Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or just interested, you're in the right place.

ecoSelf LEARNING offers ecotherapy training rooted in the simple biological fact that our wellbeing is inseparable from that of our planet. Unlike models that treat nature as a tool, ecoSelf emphasises that humans are nature. True healing comes from reconnecting with this truth through embodied outdoor experiences, ecological awareness, and regenerative living.

The field of ecotherapy lacks regulation and standards, which can lead to harm. ecoSelf addresses this by providing ethically grounded, ecologically informed training based on over 25 years of research and professional practice.

The programme includes:

  • Podcasts, videos, and readings

  • One-on-one coaching

  • Live group supervision

  • Community access via the Fire Circle forum

Ideal for: Therapists, educators, coaches, social workers, outdoor leaders, and others seeking a deeper, ecologically grounded, and ethical approach to ecotherapy.

If you have any questions, read our FAQs. If you would like to discuss your specific professional development needs, book a call.

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Amy Benjamin / The Outdoor Counsellor

I finished the Ecotherapy Professional Practice course recently and it was truly inspiring. David’s wealth of experience and his incredible library of resources are invaluable, and I’ve stayed connected to him as a coach to support me in my future work.

Peter Wooding / Venture Scotland

I gained a massive amount of insight from this training both personally and professionally. I was profoundly moved by the process. I came away refreshed and inspired.

Jill Guppy / Youth Psychotherapist, UK

The course helped me to develop therapeutic work outdoors with young people. I have learnt so much about the process and how to develop and structure our outdoor sessions. I feel l have also learnt so much about how everything links up and all the connections between establishing a healthier planet in conjunction with healthier people.

Elizabeth Riches / Dol Fach Community Interest Company, Wales

Having recently completed this training, I feel I have stepped through a threshold; one which has transformed me, and how I contribute to our world.

Regan Stacey / The Forest Therapy School, USA

From terminology to concept to fields of study, I feel more confident in crafting a vision for my own offerings. I feel well on my way to the next steps and am richer for the learning.

Charlie Németh / Teacher, Hungary

This training programme has helped me to reach a deep resolve in my choices for the direction of my life and the work that I wish to do in the world.

Sandra Cunningham / Walking Coach, Scotland

To anyone who wants to understand what it really means to climb down from our human superiority and truly inhabit the world as nature intended – and lead others in doing so – I can’t recommend this training enough.

Yasmin Aschebrock / Clinical Psychologist, Aotearoa New Zealand

The course was very helpful in opening up possibilities for how I can use an ecotherapy approach in my clinical work as a psychologist. It was also extremely valuable personally, in helping me to navigate my way into a new phase in my life. I guess you could say the training was transformational!

Julia Aplin / Upward Spiral, Canada

Thank you for the course! I really enjoyed it and it was very thought-provoking. I especially appreciated the perspectives and experiences that were so clearly articulated. The course has helped me to work towards framing and understanding my own work more clearly.

Janani Eswar / Growing in Nature, India

I work to connect children to nature in India and this course has helped me to build language and structure around my work to better communicate with others around me. I have also greatly benefited from the resources available which would be very hard for me to find elsewhere.

  • Flexible Study

    Recorded content so you can study whenever you like.

  • Original Material

    Original models, frameworks and case studies based on 25 years of research and professional practice.

  • Live Content

    One-to-one coaching and live group supervision.

  • Hands-on Approach

    The most practical, accessible and versatile ecotherapy training available.

  • Community

    Discussion forums, a peer community forum and live drop-in sessions.

  • Payment Options

    All membership options offer monthly and annual plans.

Learn to:

  • Define and describe different approaches to ecotherapy practice and how they relate to each other.

  • Communicate authentically about your work to engage clients, colleagues and funders.

  • Underpin your practice with practical theories and ideas from a diverse range of disciplines.

  • Design therapeutic outdoor programmes and projects using practical models and tools.

  • Facilitate transformative outdoor experiences using tried and tested frameworks and techniques.

  • Plan safe outdoor activities and assess and manage risk outdoors in real time.

  • Develop your own governance system in a profession that has no formal regulation.

  • Prepare and facilitate specific activities and practices.

  • Use a case study to inform your own practice including engaging clients, managing incoming and outgoing referrals, programme design, facilitation, logistics and evaluation.

  • Connect with other ecotherapy practitioners to get support, share ideas and feelings, find collaborators and develop best practice.

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