Our Guides

Our guides are trained (or are currently training) in Forest Therapy with the International Nature and Forest therapy Alliance, or in Wayapa Wuurrk – an indigenous form of reconnecting to land.

Our counsellors have also trained to a minimum of bachelor level in counselling from a recognised university.

All guides are trained in first aid, food handling, plus have current working with children checks, police checks and insurance policies.

Matt Glover
Lead Guide

Matt is the director of MGA Counselling Services and the founder of Forest Therapy Victoria. Matt has a special interest in relationship counselling, grief, trauma, abuse recovery, high sensitivity, and spirituality. He uses ACT, EMDR, and various person-centred techniques in his counselling rooms and runs individual and group Forest Therapy sessions. Matt is also available for speaking engagements on Forest Therapy and mental health.

Zoe Broomhead
Lead Guide

Zoe is the director of Living Life Counselling and works in partnership with MGA, and Forest Therapy Victoria. Zoe is a trauma informed counsellor.

In addition to offering Forest Therapy, Zoe uses sandplay therapy, EMDR, TIR, and works with a person-centred perspective. Zoe has a particular interest in offering “All Ability Forest therapy walks” for groups, individuals and caregivers.