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

We offer 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, our approach 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. Our training addresses this by providing ethically grounded, ecologically informed training based on over 25 years of research and professional practice.

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

  • Live Content

    One-to-one coaching and live group webinars

  • Study Anytime

    Recorded content so you can watch again or catch-up

  • Original Material

    Models, frameworks and examples from 25 years of hands-on professional practice

  • Community

    Course discussion threads, public and private forums, and live drop-in session

  • Extensive Resources

    Lovingly curated podcasts, videos, readings, templates and links

  • Payment Options

    Up front or in instalments - it's up to you.

Ecotherapy Professional Practice Training Course

Starts: 30 January 2026
 Gain the confidence, understanding and skills to design and facilitate therapeutic outdoor experiences
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Ecotherapy Training

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.