Nature Therapy
Being in nature has been evidenced to help reduce cortisol levels, mental wellbeing and improve cardiorespiritory fitness helping to reduce risks of cardiovascularr diseases. My ethos is to take you away from the stressful urban environments from back home, and introduce you to our Mediterranean wilderness experience. The area of the Strait of Gibraltar is blessed with a plethora of tracks and green lanes which provide ample opportunity to your group of family party to have the unique experience of exploring some of the most amazing habitats in the area, as well as learning, seeing and photographing at your own pace, its huge bio-diversity. There are some amazing scenery and landscapes to be discovered at the juncture of two great continents. My nature therapy sessions are suitable for all age groups and all levels of fitness.
Why my Nature Therapy sessions?
As we go through life, we all experience some good and bad moments. Loss of a loved one, a traumatic separation or divorce, illness, unemployment, work stress, financial problems, bullying, social isolation and more. Although common, events such as these can trigger mental health challenges. The coronavirus pandemic took a considerable toll on mental health as lockdown and social distancing measures created a lot of anxiety, isolation and depression. I aim to help bring that smile and happiness back to your life, by giving empowering our clients with the mental strength, focus, reframing and new goals to make life a more meaningful, happy and pleasurable journey. My wellness sessions can help support you in a number of ways. You will experience a relaxing and transformative day out, consisting of a wide range of relaxing activities to help heal and find the inspiration and motivation you require and to empower you with the knowledge and reassurance to know how to cope with whatever stressful situations life throws at us back home. As a licensed and experienced nature tour guide and photograper, and I can help reconnect you with the natural world and kickstart the healing and recovery process.
Great for families and children
My Nature Therapy sessions are suitable for an individual or group of any age, great for family groups and children, any gender or ethnicity, looking to support their mental health, stress, anxiety, or other condition, or simply just to get away from it all and unwind. Birdwatching is a lovely activity for adults and children alike. My nature sessions allows the little ones to enjoy the surrounding countryside while taking time off from screens and schoolwork to discover new natural experiences. Birdwatching can be done from any place, even from your own balcony window, but there are other more productive ways to build upon these experiences, which may help make birdwatching a lifelong hobby. Keeping kids active and mindful of developing creative hobbies and meaningful social activities could help reduce the risks of a child exploring other ‘undesired experiences’ in life. Our birdwatching for kids tours is one of the more challenging things to do in Gibraltar and a great activity for your children.
What activities are possible?
Birdwatching, trekking, cycling, swimming, mindfulness and relaxation, reading, photography, talks about any aspects of health, nutrition or disease prevention. I use several locations in Spain or Gibraltar and trip are completely customisable to your groups requirements. We can consider the fitness levels and requirements of each person / group). We engage in various activities designed to connect your with the natural environment and essential in the recovery process. You will watch birds such as wild Greater Flamingos, wild flowers, butterflies and we engage in several mind-body and meditation techniques. Walking treks in the wilderness can be conducted either in Spain or Gibraltar. Fun team-building cooking sessions can be arranged. Photography and photoshop courses in groups or individually can be arranged and are great for de-stressing, mindfulness, and developing creativity. My Nature & Wellness sessions can also be a great Xmas or birthday present for a loved one. I can provide you with a printed voucher. Discounts for large groups. For larger groups, I can also arrange a free zoom on in-person meeting with me to get more information about how I can customise a nature experience for your group and ask any questions. Use the form below or contact me by email to get in touch.
Wellness retreats
Nature Retreats embrace being outdoors and reconnecting with nature and can be combined with a digital detox. You can find retreats with wildlife walks, eco retreats, mountain escapes and wilderness holidays. Stay in eco cabins, glamping in yurts, bell tents and more; all while relaxing in a magical woodland setting and discover the healing power of nature. Get in touch to discuss possiblities of arranging a bespoke retreat for you and your group.
Recommended on Tripadvisor
“A great way to raise environmental awareness in children and adults alike by observing, respecting and understanding the local natural history around us”
Licensed Gibraltar Nature guide
I am an officially licensed nature tour guide and has vast experiencing leading nature tours in Gibraltar, Spain and Morocco. He knows the countryside extremely well and throughout the years has discovered some wonderful quiet locations to help connect with the natural environment and dissociate with the urban connected world. A number of bespoke activities can be arranged including evidence-based talks about health, nutrition and lifestyle, cooking workshops, trekking, exercise, swimming, stand-up paddling, cycling, meditation, yoga, reading, birdwatching, photography and can also include professional dietary assessment and meal planning, functional blood chemistry analysis, health coaching and even nutritional therapy for your own health condition. Contact me for a day out.
