Our Mission

At Ecotherapy54 CIC, our mission is to reconnect individuals and communities with nature — delivering early access, preventative mental health support at a time when it’s never been more needed.

As a not-for-profit Community Interest Company, we provide accessible, community-based mental health support that combines the proven benefits of nature with professional expertise in counselling, mental health, neurodiversity coaching, and certified Forest Therapy practice.

We deliver evidence-based, nature-based therapy through green social prescriptions and structured programmes — offering a trusted, non-clinical alternative that helps reduce pressure on NHS services and supports the mental health of those most at risk.

Working in partnership with GPs, healthcare providers, schools, community organisations, and local businesses, we design flexible, person-centred support pathways that tackle key challenges facing society today — including youth mental health, rising anxiety, isolation, and workplace stress.

We offer targeted services for children, young people, adults, and the self-employed — helping people strengthen emotional resilience, improve wellbeing, and stay healthy both in and outside of work.

We are also committed to sustainable, eco-friendly practice that protects the green spaces we use — recognising the vital link between environmental and emotional health.

At every step, our goal is clear: to create a stronger, healthier, and more connected society — where individuals, families, and communities can access the mental health support they deserve, when and where they need it.

Nature-Based Activities

We use a variety of nature-based activities that support emotional regulation, connection, and self-awareness. These include:

    • Guided Ecotherapy Walks:
      Therapeutic walks in natural settings to reduce anxiety, boost resilience, and restore mental clarity.

    • Forest Bathing (Shinrin-Yoku):
      Sensory immersion experiences proven to lower stress and improve mood.

    • Outdoor Counselling and Therapy:
      One-to-one and small group sessions blending traditional therapy with nature’s calming influence.

    • ADHD and Neurodiversity Coaching:
      Tailored outdoor coaching to support executive function, emotional regulation, and everyday success for neurodivergent individuals.

    • Nature-Based Youth Programmes (min age 12):
      Outdoor activities and emotional skills development for children and young people, including those with additional needs.

    • Community Green Projects:
      Gardening, tree planting, and eco-activities promoting wellbeing, skills, and environmental stewardship.

    • Wellbeing Workshops for Businesses:
      Outdoor resilience and mental health workshops designed for your staff, tradespeople, and the self-employed.

    • At Ecotherapy54, every service is shaped by our core belief that:

      • Mental health support should be preventative, practical, and rooted in nature

      • Everyone deserves to feel seen, supported, and connected—regardless of their background

      • Financial hardship should never be a barrier to getting the help you need

    Alignment with NHS Goals

    Ecotherapy54 CIC is directly aligned with the NHS Long Term Plan and the Government’s 25-Year Environment Plan. We deliver early intervention, preventative care, and holistic mental health support through nature-based therapy — helping individuals build resilience, reduce stress, and improve emotional wellbeing outside traditional clinical settings.

    Supporting NHS Priorities:

    • Community-Based Mental Health Care:
      We offer trauma-informed, evidence-based nature therapy in accessible outdoor spaces, supporting early intervention and reducing escalation into acute services.

    • Green Social Prescribing:
      Our structured nature sessions help reduce loneliness, anxiety, and depression, supporting link workers and PCNs with measurable, NHS-aligned outcomes.

    • 25-Year Environment Plan:
      We actively use green and blue spaces for health, delivering nature-based programmes that strengthen mental wellbeing, reduce service pressure, and promote social cohesion.

    • Sustainable, Preventative Health Care:
      Our work builds emotional resilience and coping skills through nature, helping reduce demand on GP and primary care services.

    • Outcome Tracking:
      We measure impact using validated NHS tools (PHQ-9, GAD-7, WEMWBS, ONS-4), ensuring accountability and demonstrating clear health benefits.

    Ready to begin your journey to wellbeing?

    Contact us today to learn more about our approach and how we can help you reconnect with nature and improve your mental health.

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