Vanessa Bear 

Wild and Wellbeing

Integrative, creative psychotherapy, psychotherapeutic counselling, eco-therapy and yoga therapy for children, adolescents and adults in Kendal, Staveley and Lancaster, to connect with your innate strength, belonging, and calm.

A diverse offering for the diverse parts of us.

I am a UKCP-accredited psychotherapist, MBACP psychotherapeutic counsellor, eco-therapist, wellbeing coach, yoga therapist, forest school leader, mountain leader, and am trained in somatic trauma therapy, sensorimotor art therapy, and EMDR.

I am an author, with Babette Rothschild, of 8 Keys to Safe Trauma Recovery Workbook and author of the soon-to-be-released Wild and Wellbeing Card Deck.

 
Photo of Vanessa Bear with one hand on chest and one hand held up, palm away

For adults, children and adolescents.

I am particularly experienced in working with people who are recovering from relational trauma, such as domestic and sexual violence, as well as those experiencing anxiety, low mood, eco-distress, and people who wish to gain greater connection with their innate strength, calm, and centred steadiness.

I have experience of working at CAMHS, the NHS, schools, charities and in private practice.

 
Nes wearing a pink dress next to a projected image of the "8 Keys to Safe Trauma Recovery Workbook" at the trauma-informed Cumbria conference

For organisations.

I offer workshops, and training, and have given keynote presentations at a variety of events and for various organisations and educational establishments, tailored to their needs. For more information about Practical Self Care for Helping Professionals training, click here.

Book

A picture of the cover of the 8 Keys to Safe Trauma Recovery Workbook co-written by Vanessa Bear and Babette Rothschild

8 Keys to Safe Trauma Recovery Workbook, co-authored by Babette Rothschild and Vanessa Bear is available wherever books are sold, including the following:

Pre Order

Cover of the Wild and Wellbeing card deck published by WW Norton

The Wild & Wellbeing Card Deck: 70 Exercises for Nature-Based Self Care is currently available for pre-sale purchase in the UK and the US.
Published from 2nd April 2024

Mutual Aid

If you would like to give financial support to those who would not otherwise be able to access therapeutic support, please click the button to add to the mutual aid pot.

Embodied, creative, nature-connected, trauma-informed psychotherapy, workshops and training in the South Lake District.

Upcoming events

Nes offers group workshops in nature connection, mindful movement and self-care.

Resources

A library of videos, sound recordings, writing and links for wellbeing.

Blog

Learnings, teachings, tips and tools to explore to help you develop a greater sense of calm, strength and belonging. .

Vanessa Bear trauma-informed regulation activities
Vanessa Bear doing restorative yoga
Vanessa Bear trauma-informed regulation activities
Vanessa Bear' sandtray therapy in Staveley, Cumbria

Try an initial consultation session and see if it’s right for you.

There’s no commitment, pressure, or obligation.