Fox Therapy Services near Scunthorpe | Counselling near Hull & Grimsby

Nature Knows

Nature can teach us many valuable lessons, such as resilience, adaptability, interconnectedness, and the importance of balance. By observing the natural world, we can learn how to coexist harmoniously with our environment, how to overcome challenges, and how to appreciate the beauty and diversity of life. Nature also reminds us of the cycles of life and the importance of sustainability and conservation.

Welcome and thank you for visiting my website

I'm Simon Fox. A fully qualified and insured counsellor/therapist. I have worked in a variety of settings within Lincolnshire, East and South Yorkshire, ranging from family services, youth services, homeless services, child protection, addiction prevention, schools to name but a few, giving me an extensive range of experience supporting people within their mental health and general life challenges.

In recent years I have developed counselling outdoors with walk and talk sessions, and now nature counselling. As I really believe nature and natural spaces have healing and helping properties. Conventional therapy in a room or over video calls may not be for everyone, so why not let nature lend a helping hand.....

My overall aim is to provide a safe, empathic, non-judgemental space for anyone who feels counselling may help them to process life's challenges, difficult emotional experiences and trauma. I am an authentic, compassionate person who genuinely cares and want to provide therapeutic support that is flexible and fits you as an individual.

Making the decision to see a counsellor is a big step to take - but it can truly be a positive one. Please read on to find out more about how I could help you.

My approach

Person-centred counselling in natural environments can be a powerful combination. Being in nature can have a calming and grounding effect, which can help clients feel more relaxed and open during their counselling sessions. The natural environment can also provide a sense of safety and comfort, allowing clients to explore their thoughts and feelings more freely.

In addition, being in nature can help clients connect with their inner selves and gain a greater sense of perspective. The beauty and tranquillity of the natural world can inspire feelings of awe and wonder, which can be deeply healing and transformative.

Overall, combining person-centred counselling with natural environments can create a therapeutic space that is nurturing, supportive, and conducive to personal growth and self-discovery.

Outdoor Counselling

(Walk and Talk)

This is a form of therapy where the therapist and client engage in a counselling session while walking outdoors. This approach combines the benefits of physical activity with the therapeutic process, allowing clients to connect with nature, reduce stress, and gain new perspectives. The movement and change of scenery can help clients feel more relaxed and open up about their thoughts and feelings. Walk and talk counselling can be a great option for those who prefer a more active and dynamic approach to therapy.

Sessions are 1 hour long £40

Counselling in Nature

This can be a powerful and effective way to connect with oneself and the natural world. Being outdoors can help reduce stress and anxiety, improve mood, and increase feelings of well-being. Nature can provide a calming and grounding environment that can enhance the therapeutic process. Additionally, being in nature can help clients gain a new perspective on their challenges and connect with their inner selves in a deeper way. Overall, counselling in nature can be a transformative experience that promotes healing and growth.

Sessions are 1.5 hours long £55

Clinical Supervision in Nature

Clinical supervision in nature involves conducting supervision sessions outdoors, in natural settings such as parks, gardens, or forests. This approach to supervision allows supervisors and supervisees to connect with nature and use the natural environment as a therapeutic tool to enhance the supervision process. It can help supervisees to relax, reduce stress, and gain new perspectives on their own outdoor work. Conducting supervision in nature can also promote creativity, mindfulness, and overall well-being.

What issues can counselling help with?

I can help with a wide range of issues. Here are a few of the more common difficulties that can be supported through counselling:

Feelings of stress or anxiety

Panic attacks

Relationship problems

Grief, loss or bereavement

Trauma and post-traumatic stress

Abuse

Depression

Problems with confidence or self-esteem

Anger management

Issues relating to sexuality

Difficulties at work or in retirement

Problems with family or school life

Get in touch

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how counselling works, or to arrange an initial assessment appointment.

You can also call me on 07596 825481 if you would prefer to leave a message or speak to me first. I am happy to discuss any queries or questions you may have prior to arranging an initial appointment.

Frequently asked questions

Ultimately there is no difference, here at Fox Therapy we will use both terms where appropriate, however will always work within a therapeutic framework that is tailored to your needs as a client.

How long a period of counselling lasts will vary from person to person and depend on the depth of the issues you are facing. For some people a couple of sessions helps to bring their problems into focus, and they feel ready to move forward; other problems may require more of an open-ended approach.

We don't put any pressure on you, only advise when asked to do so, your therapy journey is yours and will take the route you choose.

My aim is to offer a first appointment - known as an initial assessment - within 1-2 weeks. Then we will plan in a following session that is convenient for you and where I have availability. How quickly these sessions can begin will depend on the availability of both parties.

Everything that is said within counselling is private - this is one of the main ways counselling and therapy differ from talking to a friend or relative. Once you are comfortable with the format of weekly sessions and the safe space they provide, you will find the freedom to speak in confidence is of great value.

Note that there are some extreme situations where you may be a risk to yourself or others, and there the law requires that I notify an authority; in these cases I may not be able to keep total confidentiality. Breaking confidentiality is very rare though, and only happens after the person concerned has been informed.

Usually we are asked this question by people who are nervous about entering into counselling, or when they are looking for support in coming to see a therapist. This anxiety is understandable, but a key aspect of therapy is that you should feel free to talk about any issues you feel are important to you. Having someone else with you who can be connected those issues makes this opening-up more difficult, so for this reason we do not see clients accompanied by friends or family.

My location

I am based on the edge of the beautiful Lincolnshire Wolds in Ulceby, also close to the famous Viking way and Humber estuary.

Meeting points for sessions are the following -

Barton upon Humber (Far ings nature reserve)

Twigmoor Woods (Close to Scunthorpe)

Weelsby Woods (Cleethorpes)

Fees & availability

Outdoor Counselling (up to 1 hour) £40 per session

Counselling in Nature (up to 1.5 hour) £55 per session

I currently have availability for sessions on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays.

Please note that discounts are available if you book, and pay for, a block of five or more counselling sessions.

A provider of person centred counselling in outdoor natural settings