A woman watching a boy walking through a dense forest with tall trees and ferns on the ground.
A child in gray sweater holding three large pinecones in their hands outdoors.

nature based therapy

& well-being

for young people

A therapeutic outdoor service led by a registered Occupational Therapist

Forest therapy offers a calming, sensory-rich way to support young people’s well-being. Delivered outdoors, it helps regulate the nervous system, reduce stress, and build emotional resilience — all through gentle connection with nature.

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In Partnership with Empowering Youth Therapies

As well as leading Forest Therapy sessions through Seasons and Solace, I also run Empowering Youth Therapies — a dedicated service supporting children, young people, and families through evidence based practice.

This partnership allows me to offer specialist Forest Therapy sessions tailored to the emotional and sensory needs of children and teens, particularly those who are neurodivergent or experiencing mental health challenges.

Through this integrated approach, sessions provide:

  • Gentle opportunities for regulation and grounding in nature

  • Sensory-friendly, child-led experiences outdoors

  • An alternative to traditional therapy, with no pressure to talk

  • A space to build confidence, resilience, and connection — at their own pace

Whether you're a parent seeking a supportive outdoor space for your child, or a professional looking to refer, I’d love to chat about how Forest Therapy could help.

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 FAQs

  • ✔Reduces stress and anxiety
    ✔ Improves focus and attention
    ✔ Supports emotional regulation
    ✔ Encourages better sleep
    ✔ Builds confidence and connection
    ✔ Helps with sensory integration

  • Each 1 to 2-hour session offers a blend of gentle movement, sensory exploration, and mindful stillness — designed to engage the body and calm the mind. Sessions include:

    • Fun movement-based activities to support regulation and body awareness

    • Exploratory sensory experiences in nature’s varied textures and sounds

    • Quiet reflection time with no pressure or expectations

    • A relaxing moment to share a drink and connect

    All held in a safe, supportive outdoor space where young people can feel free to engage at their own pace.

    • Teens with anxiety, overwhelm, or low mood

    • Neurodivergent young people (ADHD, Autism, PDA, etc.)

    • Those finding school difficult or dysregulating

    • Kids who benefit from movement, space, and non-verbal connection

  • Nature-based sessions for parents and carers of neurodivergent children offer space to:
    🌿 Regulate and recharge
    🌿 Connect with others who understand
    🌿 Learn sensory and nervous system strategies
    🌿 Restore your own sense of well-being

  • Now welcoming referrals and collaborations with:
    Schools & Alternative Provisions
    CAMHS & Mental Health Services
    Family Support, Social Care, and Early Help Teams
    Educational Psychologists & SENCOs
    Parent Networks & Neurodivergence Charities

  • Georgina Knight

    • HCPC-Registered Occupational Therapist

    • Specialist in youth mental health & neurodivergence

    • Trauma-informed, person-centred

    Fully insured & DBS-cleared

    📍 Based in Chipping Norton

    Youth sessions are delivered in partnership with Empowering Youth Therapies.

  • Seasons and Solace
    foresttherapygeorgie@gmail.com

    In partnership with:
    Empowering Youth Therapies – Clinical OT and Mental Health Specialist, Support for Children & Teens
    🌐 empoweringyouththerapies.com

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“The Forbidden Forest looked as though it had been enchanted, each tree smattered with silver…”

— J. K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban