Reconnect - Reflect - Rebalance
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Reconnect - Reflect - Rebalance .
Meet Paul - Founder of Minds in the Mountains
Reconnect with Nature: Guided Therapy Walks & Forest Therapy for Mental Health in the Lake District
Mental health isn’t just a diagnosis — it’s a journey. I’m Paul Taylor, a Registered Mental Health Nurse and qualified Forest Therapist (Silvotherapy) My guided walks in the Lake District are designed to help you regain mental clarity. Surrounded by the peaceful fells, clients find a space to reconnect, reflect, and rebalance. Research shows that nature, movement, and mindful conversation significantly enhance mental wellbeing. Therefore, every walk we take is more than exercise — it's a therapeutic experience in the Lake District. Whether you’re overwhelmed or simply feeling stuck, these guided walks can support your journey back to calm.
Experience Therapeutic Walking in the Heart of the Fells
At Minds in the Mountains, your mental health is at the centre of everything we do. Each step taken in the Lake District brings new clarity and perspective. With six years in crisis care, I know how crucial timely support is. You don’t need to wait until things feel unmanageable. Through guided walks, we create room for honest conversations, supported by nature’s natural healing power. As you move, your mind unwinds. Because real change begins when we step outside—both physically and mentally. Ready to take that first step?
Testimonials
Restore Focus with
Attention Restoration
Theory (ART) on Guided
Fell Walks
At Minds in the Mountains, we embrace the power of Attention Restoration Theory (ART) to help you improve your mental well-being. ART highlights that spending time in natural environments allows the brain to recover from the mental strain of modern life. The peaceful surroundings of the Lake District provide an ideal setting for this process, allowing your mind to reset and rejuvenate.
When you walk in nature, your attention shifts effortlessly. Known as “soft fascination,” this gentle focus on natural stimuli—like the rustling of trees or the sound of streams—allows your mind to rest. This act of restoration can improve your mental clarity, elevate your mood, and enhance emotional regulation. By incorporating these principles into each of our walks, we provide you with a structured experience that maximises the benefits of ART.
Unlock the Benefits of ART with Therapeutic Fell Walks
Our guided walks are more than just outdoor adventures; they are therapeutic sessions built around Attention Restoration Theory (ART). As you navigate the stunning landscapes of the Lake District, we combine mindful movement with professional mental health support. This fusion allows you to experience ART’s restorative power fully. The Lake District offers a calming backdrop, helping to reduce the mental fatigue of modern life while you regain focus and clarity.
According to the research by Kaplan and Kaplan (1989), nature not only restores focus but also enhances overall emotional health. Our walks offer a safe, natural environment where you can unplug and reconnect with yourself. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed or simply need a mental reset, these walks are intentionally designed to guide you through a therapeutic experience that will leave you feeling balanced and refreshed.
Therapeutic Sessions
Therapy in Nature
Walk and Talk sessions combine therapeutic conversation with the proven benefits of being outdoors. These one-to-one guided walks take place in the Lake District and are led by Paul Taylor, a registered mental health professional with over 15 years’ experience working in metal health.
Whether you’re facing stress, low mood, anxiety, or just need time to reflect with professional support, Walk and Talk offers a relaxed, person-centred approach. Walking side by side in nature can ease conversation, reduce pressure, and promote clarity and calm.
Each session lasts one hour and is tailored to your pace, needs, and comfort.
Price: £45 per hour
Location: Flexible routes across the Lake District, arranged to suit your needs
Booking: Contact us here
Forest Therapy / Bathing
Forest Therapy, also known as forest bathing (Shinrin-yoku), is a guided group experience with Paul designed to help you reconnect with yourself through the calming power of nature. Taking place in the peaceful woodlands of the Lake District, this practice combines mindful awareness, gentle walking, and the proven benefits of time spent outdoors.
Unlike summit walks, Forest Therapy is not about distance or challenge — it’s about slowing down, awakening the senses, and finding stillness. In a small group of up to six people, you’ll share the experience while also having the option of some 1:1 support if needed. Together we create space for reflection, clarity, and emotional reset — a natural way to reduce stress, improve mood, and restore balance.
Duration: 3 hours
Price: £160 per group (up to 6 people)
Includes:
Tailored session to best suit your needs
Optional mindfulness practices,
1:1 support where needed, and time to pause, breathe, and reconnect with nature.
Booking: Click here to arrange your free consultation and begin planning your reset in the fells.
Adventure Reset
Adventure Reset is a full-day guided fell walk with Paul. It is designed to help you disconnect from stress and reconnect with yourself in the breathtaking wilds of the Lake District.
We begin the day with a private motor boat ride across a quiet lake, taking you to a peaceful island to ground yourself before the journey begins. From there, we step in amongst the fells for a full-day experience combining movement, stillness, therapeutic conversation, and the natural clarity that only time in nature can bring.
This experience offers space to reflect, talk openly, or simply walk in companionable silence. It’s a chance to reset mentally and emotionally, held safely in the rhythms of the natural world.
Duration: Full day \ 8 hours
Price: £300
Includes:
Private motor boat transfer to a peaceful island
1:1 therapeutic support throughout the day
Tailored fell route based on your needs and fitness
Mindfulness and grounding techniques
Time for reflection at scenic rest points
Booking: Click here to arrange your free consultation and begin planning your reset in the fells.
FAQs
What should I bring?
Comfortable walking boots, weather-appropriate layers, water, and a willingness to talk – or simply walk quietly. I’ll let you know if anything specific is needed before your session.
Do I need to be fit?
Walks are tailored to your pace and ability. You don’t need to be an athlete – just able to manage gentle to moderate walking.
What happens if the weather’s bad?
We walk in most weather, but if conditions are unsafe (e.g. storms, high winds), we’ll reschedule at no cost.
Is Minds in the Mountains Psychotherapy?
No. This is not formal psychotherapy. I offer therapeutic conversation, coaching, and mental health-informed support, grounded in 15+ years of professional experience.
If you’d like to know more, ask a question, or arrange an introductory call, please get in touch using the form below. All enquiries are welcome – there’s no pressure and no obligation.
Email: info@mindsinthemountains.com
Phone: 07432 077932
(Please note: this line is not always answered immediately while I’m out on the fells – feel free to email me)
