My approach

Therapy in nature with Dancing Clay offers a different kind of healing: calm, clarity and conversation, held in the open air. Led by Phil Collier — a registered mental health nurse and accredited Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner — our sessions blend evidence-based talking therapy with the restorative benefits of natural settings across Cornwall.

Why choose therapy in nature?

• Reduced anxiety and stress: Time outdoors lowers cortisol and quiets the racing mind, making it easier to engage in meaningful reflection and change.

• Greater emotional regulation: Natural environments help people feel safer and more grounded, supporting deeper therapeutic work.

• Improved focus and insight: Fresh air and gentle movement reduce rumination and encourage new perspectives.

• Physical wellbeing alongside mental health: Walking and being active in green spaces supports sleep, mood and overall resilience.

What I offer

• Tailored one-to-one sessions: Practical, goal-focused therapy delivered in local natural spaces or online if preferred.

• Short-term programmes: Structured support for anxiety, low mood, stress management and life transitions, drawing on CBT and other proven approaches.

• Flexible delivery: Outdoor sessions for those who benefit from movement and open air, online therapy for convenience or when weather prevents meeting outdoors.

What makes Dancing Clay different

• Professional clinical background: Phil brings nursing experience and PWP training, combining clinical rigour with a compassionate, person-centred approach.

• Cornwall-based expertise: We use familiar local landscapes to anchor sessions in a safe, accessible way.

• Practical, measurable outcomes: Work is focused on building coping skills, reducing symptoms and creating sustainable change.

How a session works

• We start with an initial assessment to identify goals and agree a plan.

• Sessions typically involve brief walking or sitting in nature, reflective conversation and practical exercises to practise between meetings.

• Progress is reviewed regularly so therapy remains relevant and outcome-focused.

Who benefits

• People feeling anxious, low or overwhelmed

• Those experiencing stress, burnout or difficulty with change

• Anyone who finds talking indoors difficult and prefers movement and open spaces

• Individuals seeking a short-term, skills-based approach to improve day-to-day functioning

Book a first step Choose a different environment for your therapy — one that supports relaxation, focus and practical change. Contact Dancing Clay to arrange an initial assessment with Phil Collier and explore whether therapy in nature is right for you.

Therapy in nature: clear thinking, practical tools, held in the natural world.You’re human, and life can be hard. You already have resilience and many tools to get through. You’ve come this far. I’ll work with you, focusing on how life actually is and building on your strengths so you can cope and begin to thrive. We can meet online or in person in green or blue spaces to help you reconnect with nature and feel its calming benefit. This is your time. People use many strategies — I hope we can develop practical plans based on your hopes and goals. I do not provide a crisis service.