Forest Therapy Victoria
Health and Wellbeing in Nature
“And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul” – John Muir
Forest Therapy Victoria stands out as a unique nature-based counselling service by integrating the healing power of nature into therapeutic practices. Unlike traditional therapy, sessions take place in serene natural settings, where clients engage in mindfulness and sensory awareness activities. This approach harnesses the calming effects of nature to reduce stress, improve mood, and foster deep emotional healing. Whether through individual counselling, family sessions, or corporate team days, Forest Therapy Victoria offers a refreshing and effective alternative for mental health support, promoting well-being while enhancing connection with the natural environment.
Forest Therapy Victoria currently offers individual counselling, professional development workshops, corporate well-being days, and public events.
To enquire about any of Forest Therapy Victoria’s offerings, call Matt Glover on 1300 38 50 20 or email matt@foresttherapyvictoria.com.au.
Still not sure what Forest Therapy is? Click here to learn more.
Our Team
Our guides are trained by Forest Therapy Victoria or with the International Nature and Forest therapy Alliance. We also partner with guides trained in Wayapa Wuurrk – an indigenous form of reconnecting to land.
Guides that offer 1 on 1 or group counselling are tertiary trained in counselling, are members of the Australian Counselling Association, and are supervised by MGA Counselling Services. All guides are trained in first aid, food handling, plus have current working with children checks, police checks and insurance policies.
Matt Glover
Counsellor and Lead Guide
Gail Ackroyd
Counsellor and Guide
Rhiannon Ross
Counsellor and Guide
Amanda Myring
Counsellor and Guide
Gigi Yip
Student Counsellor and Guide
Laura Cox
Student Counsellor and Guide
Melanie Cop
Public, Corporate and Community Groups
Dr Rachel Davies
Public, Corporate and Community Groups
Individual Counselling? Corporate Team Day? Public Event?
Interested in some form of Forest Therapy but not sure what? Give Matt a call on 1300 38 50 20 to discuss what is right for you.
Alternatively, use the ‘Contact’ page to send us an email.
Forest Therapy Victoria: Latest News
Dates for 2025 released!
Using Forest Therapy in Your Counselling Practice
Dates for the popular “Using Forest Therapy in Your Counselling Practice” for 2025 have been released early. As the interest and demand for nature based therapy increases, therapists around the world are looking for ways to to upskill and offer this important modality.
Here’s your chance to secure a spot for 2025!
The first hour of the workshop covers the history, theory and science of Forest Therapy, followed by three hours of practical and experiental learning.
Places are strictly limited to eight people per course. These courses generally sell out quickly so book early to reserve your place.
Please contact Matt directly on matt@forestherapyvictoria.com.au for more information.
To book your place, click here.
Research suggests that exposure to the natural world – including nearby nature in cities – helps improve human health, well-being, and intellectual capacity in ways that science is only recently beginning to understand.
Richard Louv
Give the Gift of Forest Therapy!
Give your friend or family member a Forest Therapy experience to show them how much you care!.
Vouchers are available for $60, $100 or any amount of your choosing. They can be used at any FTV event and never expire.
Suitable for people of all ages, Forest Therapy has scientifically proven benefits for our health and wellbeing, including lowering stress levels and boosting our immune system.
To purchase a FTV voucher, click here.
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Forest Therapy Victoria is a division of MGA Counselling Services and works in partnership with Nature Play 4 Kids.
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