I am an artist, facilitator and trainee therapist. I create and deliver workshops that invite people to explore themselves through creative expression, curiosity and reflection.
Where possible, I situate my workshops in natural settings or by bringing nature into man-made spaces. I believe that connecting with nature can open up new ways of seeing, feeling and understanding ourselves.
Here are a few examples of my practice:
Forest Bathing
Forest bathing (shinrin-yoku) is an invitation to slow down, reconnect and immerse ourselves in the natural world through gentle sensory exploration, mindful observation and moments of silence. I see forest bathing as an opportunity to nurture curiosity, reconnect with our senses, make sense of ourselves and restore inner space.
Elements Practice
Elements practice invites us to explore the five elements – earth, water, fire, air and space – by bringing their qualities into the room through creativity, movement, mindfulness, reflection, and play. Rooted in experimentation and the present moment, there is no fixed outcome or expectation; everything is temporary. As we become more comfortable with experimentation and flow the practice can nurture a deeper sense of awareness and connection.
Traditional / Seasonal Activities
Having grown up feeling like a native orphan to my own landscape and traditions, I feel drawn to exploring ways of reconnecting with the land, its stories and seasonal rhythms. Through creative making, nature-based exploration and seasonal rituals I aim to create spaces to reconnect and celebrate the rhythms of nature, the changing seasons and the practices that have connected people to the land for generations. These activities can also become reflective spaces that gently challenge social expectations and explore alternative rhythms of being human.
Silence / Rest
I believe that facilitated silence and rest are essential parts of being human, as well as of creative and reflective practice. In a world that functions on attention, silence can be difficult to come by. By intentionally creating spaces for stillness and quiet, we allow the busy energies of everyday life to settle, making room for rest, reflection and deeper listening. I see silence not as an absence, but as a valuable space in which creativity, awareness and connection can emerge.
