Forest Bathing 01/11/2026

Step away from the pace of everyday life and immerse yourself in a calming, nature‑based experience. Our Forest Bathing session offers a gentle, sensory approach to wellbeing—inviting you to slow down, breathe deeply, and connect with the natural environment.

During this Forest Bathing session, you’ll be gently guided through a series of sensory‑based invitations designed to help you slow down, notice your surroundings, and connect more deeply with the natural environment.

You’ll have time for quiet exploration, mindful observation, and moments of stillness. The pace is unhurried, with opportunities to pause, breathe, and simply be in nature.

The session concludes with a short, optional sharing circle, offering space to reflect on your experience before returning to the rest of your day.

Please come with a willingness to pause and be present. It’s an opportunity to reconnect with nature—and with yourself.

The sessions are run by Dr Bianca Finger-Berry, Forest Bathing Practitioner, psychotherapeutic counsellor and EMDR practitioner. Bianca is one of the Directors at Aspen Wellbeing and Therapy CIC. As a Community Interest Company, we’re committed to making wellbeing support accessible and rooted in community. Any surplus income is reinvested into expanding low‑cost and free services while ensuring our practitioners are paid fairly for their expertise.

Please be aware that forest bathing takes place in natural outdoor environments, where paths may be uneven, muddy, slippery, or include obstacles such as roots and fallen branches. A full risk assessment is completed, but participants are responsible for taking reasonable care of their own safety and should wear suitable footwear and clothing appropriate for the weather and terrain. We can also provide a small stool - please email us if you have any mobility issues so that we can ensure this walk meets your needs.

Along with suitable footwear and clothing, please bring something comfortable to sit on. This could be a blanket, a mat, a small stool - anything easy to carry, as we will be taking short walks through the woods.

Please wear suitable clothing for the weather conditions including light rain. If the weather is extremely wet or stormy, the session will be rearranged.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Who is it for?
Forest bathing suits anyone wanting to slow down and reconnect with nature. It can also support people feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or mentally tired, as time in the woods has been shown to ease pressure, lift mood, and strengthen wellbeing.

Will the session run in bad weather?
This session will run in light rain, but will not go ahead in heavy rain, high winds, or stormy conditions. For safety and wellbeing, we reserve the right to cancel or postpone if the weather becomes unsuitable.

What do I need to wear?
Wear comfortable, weather‑appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear suitable for uneven or muddy paths. Layers are helpful, and waterproofs may be needed in light rain.

Do I need to bring anything?
Alongside suitable clothing and sturdy footwear, please bring something comfortable to sit on during reflective pauses. This might be a blanket, a foldable mat, or a lightweight camping stool—anything easy to carry as we’ll be moving gently between different spots in the woods.

Is this walk accessible for people with mobility issues?
Participants will need to be able to walk up to 1 mile unaided as part of this gentle, nature‑based session. If you have any mobility issues, please get in touch by contacting us at aspenwellbeing@gmail.com and we will explore with you if this walk is suitable, or try and identify an accessible walk.