Ecotherapy and walk-and-talk in the Marselisborg forests

Camilla Lyse, authorised psychologist · Last reviewed 8 November 2026

Ecotherapy is a broad term for therapy that takes place in, and makes use of, nature. In my practice it takes the form of walk-and-talk: we hold the session while walking side by side through the Marselisborg forests instead of sitting face to face in a room. The conversation is still psychotherapy. What changes is the room, and what the room does to us.

Why walk while talking?

Walking side by side takes the pressure off eye contact, which many people find makes it easier to say difficult things. The steady rhythm of walking gives the body something to do, and for some that settles a restless or tense nervous system. Nature gives the eyes somewhere to rest, and the changing surroundings can make room for thoughts that feel stuck indoors. Not everyone experiences it like this, and it is not better than therapy indoors. It is a different setting that suits some people and some phases of a course well.

How a session works

We meet at an agreed point by the Marselisborg forests, south of Aarhus C. I send you the exact meeting point and directions when we book. I take you along a planned route, and we walk at your pace. We can stop, sit down or turn back whenever you want. The session lasts as long as a session in the clinic, and the 90-minute session suits walking especially well.

Confidentiality outdoors

I am bound by the same duty of confidentiality outside as inside. I plan routes along quiet paths, and if we meet someone, we pause the conversation until we are alone again. You decide what you are comfortable with. If you would rather not risk being seen, a session in the clinic or online may suit you better, and we can switch between formats along the way.

Weather and fitness

We walk in most weather, so dress for it and wear shoes that can take a muddy path. In storms or icy conditions, we move the session indoors or online. You do not need to be fit; the pace is calm. If you have limited mobility, tell me, and we will find a suitable route or choose another format.

A session of 50 minutes costs DKK 850 (students DKK 650). A session of 90 minutes costs DKK 1,200 (students DKK 850). The first 15-minute call is free.

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