Health and Wellbeing in Nature
Forest Therapy Victoria
Individual, Family, Corporate and Community Group sessions in Nature for Health and Wellbeing.
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.
Don’t forget, you can give your loved ones the gift of a Forest Therapy experience for Christmas by purchasing one of our gift cards. Click here for more information.
Learn to Use Nature for the Wellbeing of Your Self, Your Clients and Your Workplace
Whether it is individual counselling, a private group sessions, a corporate team day, or you are wanting to learn nature based therapy skills for your own biusiness, Forest Therapy Victoria can help.
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
The Forest Therapy Victoria 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
Laura Cox
Counsellor and Guide
Anna Taylor
Public, Corporate and Community Groups
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
An afternoon of contemplation, writing and poetry under the trees.
Matt Glover is the Lead Guide at Forest Therapy Victoria and the director of MGA Counselling Services. He is a trauma informed counsellor, working with individuals and couples to achieve a full and abundant life. He is Australia’s first qualified counsellor to be accredited with the International Nature and Forest Therapy Alliance.
Cameron Semmens is an award winning poet, author of 27 books and also works as a counsellor for MGA Counselling Services.
Together Matt and Cam have developed this unique Forest Therapy writing and poetry expereince.
Give the Gift of Forest Therapy to a Loved One
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.
Delight your loved ones with the gift of a Forest Therapy experience, a truly customized present for birthdays, Christmas, or anniversaries. Not only can you create a unique outing tailored to their preferences, but you’re also offering the incredible health benefits of nature. With each session, participants can immerse themselves in the restorative embrace of the forest, reducing stress, enhancing emotional well-being, and boosting their immune system. Suitable for individuals or groups, this experience fosters genuine connection with both loved ones and nature, making it a heartfelt gift that lasts well beyond the occasion, nurturing the mind and spirit for years to come.