Professional Development in Forest Therapy

Learn to incorporate nature based interventions into your therapeutic practice. 

Join us for a transformative professional development experience at Manna Gum Studio in Croydon Hills. Tailored for counsellors, psychologists, and social workers seeking to maintain professional accreditation, this four-hour session combines theory and practice in a relaxing, immersive setting.

Beginning with an hour of theory where you’ll explore the latest research in Forest Therapy, followed by a three-hour practical experience that introduces you to some Forest Therapy interventions, this workshop offers a unique and enriching way to enhance your counselling skills.

Recognised by the Australian Counselling Association, Forest Therapy Victoria’s PD workshops are designed to be both informative and restorative. With a small group size limited to just eight participants, each session ensures a personal and intimate learning environment.

Bookings for 2025 are now open, and spots fill up quickly. Reserve your place today by clicking here.

What the Course Covers

The course content changes based on the needs of those participating at the time. We do our best to customise each course to maximise the benefit to your work.

However, all courses will cover this basic outline:

• A History of Shinrin-yoku
• Health Benefits of Forest Therapy
• A Theoretical Framework
• Forest Therapy & Counselling Modalities
• Considerations for Your Practice
• Safety Considerations
• Practical Experience

The course runs in Melbourne every two months from February, with registrations open now for 2025. Note that places are limited to eight for each course and tend to sell out quickly. 

To book your place for “Using Forest Therapy in your Counselling Practice”, please click here.

Dates for 2025 (Melbourne):

Monday 10th February, 10am – 2pm
Manna Gum Studio/Narr-Maen Wetlands, Croydon Hills

Monday 14th April, 10am – 2pm
Manna Gum Studio/Narr-Maen Wetlands, Croydon Hills

Monday 16th June, 10am – 2pm
Manna Gum Studio/Narr-Maen Wetlands, Croydon Hills

Monday 11th August, 10am – 2pm
Manna Gum Studio/Narr-Maen Wetlands, Croydon Hills

Monday 13th October, 10am – 2pm
Manna Gum Studio/Narr-Maen Wetlands, Croydon Hills

Monday 8th December, 10am – 2pm
Manna Gum Studio/Narr-Maen Wetlands, Croydon Hills

Dates for 2025 (Sydney):

TBA
Cann Park, La Perouse, NSW

MGA Counselling Services
Director: Matt Glover
General enquiries: 1300 38 50 20

Head Office: Manna Gum Studio, 4 Oxford Close, Croydon Hills, Victoria

VIC Branches: Croydon Hills -  Warrandyte - Lilydale - Point Lonsdale - Boronia
NSW Branches:  North Strathfield - Earlwood - Maroubra - Potts Point

Specialties
Relationships | Abuse | Trauma | Grief | Anxiety | Depression | Sexuality | Gender
High Sensitivity | Introversion | Creativity | Spirituality | Life Direction/Coaching | Supervision

For the nature based health and wellbeing divisions of MGA Counselling Services, please visit:
Forest Therapy Victoria
Nature Play 4 Kids