Selfconnect offers the option of taking the therapy session outdoors, in nature. A Walk & Talk therapy session is like a standard counselling session, except that it takes place outdoors instead of in the counselling room. The same evidence-based therapeutic approaches are used. The same ethical guidelines and confidentiality apply.
During a Walk & Talk therapy session you walk with the therapist side by side talking about your issues. Only easy walks are chosen. You set the pace and may decide to sit for part of the session. The aim is not to get a workout but to help you relax and open up. Walk & Talk therapy sessions may suit clients who find it hard to sit still or talk to someone sitting opposite them. They can also be helpful for clients to get over fears, such as agoraphobia.
Before starting sessions outdoors, we will book an initial assessment session via videoconference to discuss what you hope to get out of therapy and whether outdoor sessions are the best option for you. We will also decide on a location for the walk and a meeting point. If it rains, we can move the session online or reschedule it. You are also free to switch from outdoors to indoors or online sessions if you decide that outdoor sessions are not for you.
Walk & Talk therapy sessions are offered in quiet public locations in the Northern Beaches. We can discuss what you would like to do if you come across someone you know. You may want to wave and continue walking. We can also agree on a location where you are less likely to meet someone you know.
You can get Medicare rebates if referred by your GP or psychiatrist.
