Walk and Talk Therapy

Improving your well-being one step at a time

If you have that niggling feeling that you want things to be different but the thought of attending a traditional therapy session makes you want to run and hide, this could be your first step…

Walk & talk therapy provides a safe space to help you reconnect with the real you.

  • Take charge of anxiety 

  • Boost your confidence 

  • Figure out what you want to change

  • Start making progress

  • Feel like the best version of you

Picture this….

Instead of logging onto Zoom and waiting nervously for your appointment to start, you head to a nearby park. Standing beneath the trees, with your favourite drink in hand, you take a deep breath of fresh air and feel a sense of calm. 

Before long, you begin to walk with your therapist, and there’s no awkwardness, weird pauses, or uncomfortable note-taking action. You feel safe and supported and your problems seem figureoutable.

 By the time you're ready to head home, you haven’t just spent time gently moving your body and absorbing nature, you’ve also established what you want to be different and how to take the first step towards making that happen. You leave feeling positive and looking forward to your next walking session. 

What is Walk and Talk Therapy?

Walk-and-talk therapy combines Solution Focused Brief Therapy ( SFBT), which usually takes place in a therapy room or on a video call, with walking in nature. Find out more about this type of therapy HERE

 FAQs

  • I work with women and teenagers aged 12 upwards. ​I work with various presentations, including but not limited to anxiety, depression & stress. Read more about how I help under the ‘How I Help’ page.

  • Sessions are £65 each, payable on booking. Teenagers are £45 as sessions are 45 mins.

  • Each session will be between 45- 60 minuets long. Normally 45 mins is enough for younger clients.

  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy typically requires far less sessions than other forms of therapy. Ideally, you will need to book at least 2 sessions to ensure you get the best possible results. After that it is entirely up to you how many sessions you have. On average my clients make good changes after 4 sessions but every case is different.

  • Before your session, Josie will arrange a getting to know you call. We will then pick a date for your walking session in a location of your choice within North Dorset. ( ideally within 20 mins drive of SP8 ) We will also arrange a meeting place on our first phone call and sort out parking and other logistics too.


  • I ask that you give me as much notice as possible if you need to change your session. Dates can be shifted depending on my caseload and I try to be as flexible as possible.

  • As a mum myself I understand how hard it can be to attend appointments. Babies in buggies  are welcome to come along as long as you feel you won’t be distracted. It’s important that you can focus on yourself & can talk without being interrupted. Please feel free to email me about this before booking. info@josielouise.com

  • No - we will walk at your pace. I aim to be inclusive and will help you engage as best I can. We don't need to walk for the full session, we can take lots of breaks. You can choose where we walk as long as it’s within 20 minutes drive from SP8. Assistance dogs are very welcome.


  • As long as your dog will not cause you any stress or worry then absolutely"! You remain responsible for your dog during the session and will be required to keep them under control. Therapy dogs and assistance dogs are always welcome.

  • Sessions can be booked on Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays 9:00 am -2:00 pm and from 17:00 pm - 19:00 pm ( During the lighter evenings) .Saturday appointments are available on request. Appointments for teenagers can be arranged during school time with permission from your child’s school.

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“Josie is excellent at what she does. She really makes it easy to talk about any issues you are having and makes you feel comfortable with What you are going through. I came away with ideas to put into place and feeling much better about my situation. Book a Session with Josie today you won't regret it.”

Why walk and talk ?

EMBRACING NATURE

Research shows that outdoor recreation is associated with significant improvements in psychosocial wellbeing.

EXPLORING EMOTIONS

People in talk therapy explore their moods, emotions and behaviours in a safe way. I'm here to guide you every step of the journey.


MOVING GENTLY

Studies have identified a link between movement and mood. Tap into the benefits with a gentle walk.