Work with Anna
A nature based, holistic and person-centred approach to positive mental health and well-being set in a tranquil garden.
Everybody feels better when connecting with nature.
Therapeutic Horticulture is a mode of therapy which utilises plants, garden-based activities, nature and botanical art to improve physical, emotional and psychological wellbeing for people of all ages.
Therapeutic Horticulture is utilised across many different sectors. Some examples include Aged Care, Disability, Rehabilitation, Occupational Therapy, Urban Planning and Greenspaces, Education, Correctional Services and Mental Health.
The aim is to support and encourage people to experiment with new things, be creative without judgement, think outside the box and consequently boost self-confidence, independence and autonomy in their everyday life. You can learn about growing and preparing organic, healthy food and how to reduce waste which contributes to a healthy body, mind and environment.
Individual Therapeutic Horticulture sessions
- Sessions are person centred and tailored to peoples’ special interests and individual goals, whether they be recovery, respite or skill building.
- Optional structured gardening or botanical art activities.
- Learn to think outside the box and try a new life skill.
- Build self-confidence, resilience and independence.
- Find out fun facts about regenerative gardening and growing fresh food, like a Sunflower isn’t just one flower and that worm wee is good for your garden.
- Sessions vary greatly from learning how to build a campfire, to growing fresh vegetables in the garden then cooking them, to reimagining and repurposing various natural materials or furniture.
Small Group and Workshops.
- Botanical Art and garden related workshops.
- Co-designed, tailored small group options.
- Trauma and Family Violence rebuild and connection.
- Worker wellbeing and Team Building.
- Check website for upcoming events.
Therapeutic Horticulture Secondary Consults.
- Advice on creating therapeutic garden spaces which are multipurpose.
- Suggestions on therapeutic inclusions for Individual home spaces.
- Educating and presenting the benefits of Therapeutic Horticulture.
“Anna has helped me overcome deep personal problems with depression and has assisted me in finding ways to deal with it.”
“Anna makes me feel comfortable and welcome and we can talk or do seed sowing, bird feeders or
activities, whatever I feel like on the day.”
“I always feel better on the way home after attending this setting. It’s like a respite from life for a few hours.”
