Walk and Talk Therapy in Kamloops
Healing does not always have to happen indoors. For many people, moving through the world at a comfortable pace offers a sense of grounding, ease, and clarity. Walk and Talk Therapy blends traditional counselling with the calming benefits of being outdoors, creating a space where mind and body can work together.
At Wandering Willow Counselling Solutions, we honour the connection between self, nature, and well-being. For clients who prefer a less formal setting, walk and talk sessions offer an accessible and supportive alternative to the therapy room.
What Is Walk and Talk Therapy?
Walk and talk therapy is a counselling approach that takes place outdoors while you and your therapist walk side by side. It is a type of outdoor counselling that combines movement with therapeutic conversation in a relaxed and accessible way.
Walking can help:
Reduce stress and anxiety
Support emotional regulation
Improve focus and grounding
Make conversations feel more natural and less pressured
Break up the intensity of sitting face to face
The movement is gentle and always guided by your comfort level. This is not exercise based therapy. It is therapy that incorporates movement, grounded in the understanding that mind and body are connected.
Why Choose Walk and Talk Therapy in Kamloops
Kamloops offers a variety of accessible outdoor spaces that support a calm and steady pace. These environments can complement the therapeutic process, especially for people who:
Feel more at ease outside than in an office
Prefer side by side conversation over direct eye contact
Find movement helpful for processing emotions
Experience restlessness or tension during seated sessions
Our approach is person centred and ecological, which means we pay attention not only to your internal experience, but also to how your environment, relationships, and physical state influence your well-being.
If outdoor counselling feels supportive, we will choose a route together that matches your pace and comfort.
How Walk and Talk Sessions Work
What a Session May Include
Walking at a slow, steady, or variable pace, always based on your comfort
Pausing when needed to reflect or check in
Therapeutic conversation, just as in a traditional session
Grounding or mindfulness practices
Using natural surroundings as cues for awareness or reflection when helpful
Confidentiality Outdoors
Because we are outside, there is a possibility of encountering other people. We will discuss how you would like to handle moments when others pass by and we will follow your preferences to maintain comfort and privacy.
Safety and Accessibility
Your therapist selects routes that are appropriate, safe, and accessible. Walk and talk therapy is adaptable. Weather, mobility needs, and emotional readiness are always considered.
If outdoor conditions are not ideal, we can shift to a virtual or indoor session.
Is Walk and Talk Therapy a Good Fit for You?
Walk and talk therapy may be supportive if you:
Prefer a less formal therapy setting
Experience anxiety, stress, or overthinking
Find grounding through movement
Appreciate nature based approaches
Want therapy that feels collaborative and relaxed
We always honour choice. If at any point you prefer to return to indoor or virtual sessions, we simply adjust. The process is designed to meet you where you are.
Why Choose Wandering Willow Counselling
Our practice integrates evidence based therapies such as CBT, ACT, EMDR, and mindfulness, along with holistic and ecological perspectives that recognize how healing is shaped by both internal and external environments.
Therapists like Tiffany Gray bring extensive experience in nature based and trauma informed approaches, offering care that is grounded, culturally sensitive, and collaborative.
Whether you are working through anxiety, trauma, life transitions, grief, depression, or relationship challenges, walk and talk therapy provides a grounded and accessible way to explore your experiences.
FAQ, Walk and Talk Therapy
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No. While movement can be beneficial, walk and talk therapy is not fitness oriented. The pace is gentle and always adjusted to your comfort.
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You do not need any experience with hiking or outdoor activities. Sessions take place on accessible and low difficulty paths.
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We can move the session indoors or online when needed. Your comfort and safety come first.
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There may be moments when we pass other people, but we will discuss how you want to handle those moments. Your therapist will take every possible step to protect your privacy.
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Yes. Many clients choose a combination depending on the season, their energy levels, or what they need that day.
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For some people, the movement and spaciousness feel grounding. For others, a predictable indoor environment may feel safer. We will assess this together and move at a pace that respects your needs.
Ready to Explore Walk and Talk Therapy?
We would be honoured to support your healing journey in a way that feels grounded, collaborative, and meaningful.
