Rooted in Japanese tradition, forest bathing nurtures nature connection and supports wellbeing.

Step away from the pace of everyday life and immerse yourself in a calming, nature‑based experience. Our Forest Bathing session offers a gentle, sensory approach to wellbeing—inviting you to slow down, breathe deeply, and connect with the natural environment.

During this Forest Bathing session, you’ll be gently guided through a series of sensory‑based invitations designed to help you slow down, notice your surroundings, and connect more deeply with the natural environment.

You’ll have time for quiet exploration, mindful observation, and moments of stillness. The pace is unhurried, with opportunities to pause, breathe, and simply be in nature.

The session concludes with a short, optional sharing circle, offering space to reflect on your experience before returning to the rest of your day.

Please come with a willingness to pause and be present. It’s an opportunity to reconnect with nature—and with yourself.

The sessions are run by Dr Bianca Finger-Berry, Forest Bathing Practitioner, psychotherapeutic counseller and EMDR practitioner. Bianca is one of the Directors at Aspen Wellbeing and Therapy CIC. As a Community Interest Company, we’re committed to making wellbeing support accessible and rooted in community. Any surplus income is reinvested into expanding low‑cost and free services while ensuring our practitioners are paid fairly for their expertise.

Please be aware that forest bathing takes place in natural outdoor environments, where paths may be uneven, muddy, slippery, or include obstacles such as roots and fallen branches. A full risk assessment is completed, but participants are responsible for taking reasonable care of their own safety and should wear suitable footwear and clothing appropriate for the weather and terrain.

Along with suitable footwear and clothing, please bring something comfortable to sit on. This could be a blanket, a mat - anything easy to carry, as we will be taking short walks through the woods. We can also provide a small chair - please email us if you have any mobility issues.

Please wear suitable clothing for the weather conditions including light rain. If the weather is extremely wet or stormy, the session will be rearranged.

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