Changing Leaves Nature Therapy

Changing Leaves Nature Therapy We offer nature-based therapeutic sessions to assist with physical & mental health recovery

We have had such an amazing, and busy, first year helping children, young people, and adults work through whatever might...
25/08/2025

We have had such an amazing, and busy, first year helping children, young people, and adults work through whatever might be holding them back, with nature at the helm. Thank you to everyone who has supported us and helped us, and of course, all the lovely humans who have come through our doors for some guidence 💚

Working with nature and people is an incredible honour, and to witness what happens to our stress levels when we are being held by our natural surroundings is so powerful.

We have allowed ourselves the time to take a break, and I can report it has been a fairly relaxing summer. However, we are very ready and really looking forward to opening our doors again in September.

P.S Like the new hair-do?

This image was captured last April, but I couldn't resist using it to explore our sense of touch. There is something so ...
10/03/2025

This image was captured last April, but I couldn't resist using it to explore our sense of touch.

There is something so magical about being able to feel something to understand what it is, and not just physically, but emotionally and intuitively feel them/it.

I often go out into the woods and touch the bark of a tree, the motion of rubbing my hand down the bark to feel the rough or smooth, the bumps and lumps, or the pattern that has been created. And, whilst touching the bark I try to connect with the tree - to feel its energy, to exchange energy.

There are so many different sensations on offer in nature, here are some that almost all of us have experienced:
☑️ Stinging nettles
☑️ Bramble
☑️ Moss
☑️ Leaves
☑️ Mud
☑️ Rain
☑️ Wind
☑️ Sun
☑️ Cold
☑️ Stones

Our sense of touch allows us to perceive the world around us through physical contact which allows us to experience different textures, temperatures, shapes, emotions (like hugs), risk.

I encourage you to go for a walk and allow yourself to touch everything that catches your attention. Really take your time to feel it. How does it make you feel?

Over the next few weeks we are going on a sensorial journey, and we are starting with our sense of smell (👃). Please do ...
02/03/2025

Over the next few weeks we are going on a sensorial journey, and we are starting with our sense of smell (👃). Please do join us on this adventure, where we will learn how to come into connection with our bodies, and allow our busy minds to rest. And, if you don't have all your senses, that's fine, you can enjoy the heightened experience of your other senses.

Here we are enjoying the scent of rosemary. A beautiful plant that has so many benefits... even in winter.

The action of smelling enables a range of reactions in our bodies. When we find something that smells good, a message gets sent to our brain triggering a positive response, which helps us to feel happy and calm, it helps us with memory recall and concentration.

👅Scent helps us to decide what to eat and influences our taste buds. What scent do you enjoy?

💑 Smell helps us to make friends - did you know we tend to be drawn to others that smell like us?!

☠️ Our sense of smell warns us against hazardous products - if you smelt gas what would you do?

💭 Some smells will enable us to recall a memory - maybe it's nan's cooking or mum's perfume, dad as he comes home from work... Notice what scents take you down memory lane.

Take a breath... Where does it lead you?

Our senses are incredibly important for our development and our wellbeing. And, what a treat to be able to use our sense...
12/12/2024

Our senses are incredibly important for our development and our wellbeing. And, what a treat to be able to use our senses in the rain!
We felt, listened, smelt, tasted and looked at the rain, in all its different forms. From rain drops to muddy puddles we explored all the different ways rain showed itself to us. Then we split into groups and made a creation out of whatever we could find - mostly mud! 🥾💦

As it gets colder and the days get shorter everything becomes a bit sleepier. Leaves start dropping and wildlife disappe...
23/11/2024

As it gets colder and the days get shorter everything becomes a bit sleepier. Leaves start dropping and wildlife disappear ready for the big sleep 💤

As sun started to set over head we went on a little adventure to explore what winter looks like in nature. We looked for signs of hibernating hedgehogs, we looked at the different colours and textures of fallen leaves and then had a story and hot chocolate around the fire 🔥. What a great way to end a busy day.

Essential - lighting a fire for warmth and cooking 🏕️Optional - sharing the experience with friends and working as a tea...
16/11/2024

Essential - lighting a fire for warmth and cooking 🏕️
Optional - sharing the experience with friends and working as a team 🔥👫

A great experience for all ages, and learning some important life skills, but the most important lesson of all is making sure we have fun whilst learning!

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Gaddesden Row
Hemel Hempstead

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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