Walk and talk therapy near Exeter
Some people find it easier to talk when they’re moving. Walk and talk therapy takes our sessions outdoors, on quiet public footpaths around Aylesbeare, a village just east of Exeter.
Session length
The route
Where we meet
The walk
The route is about 2.6 km (just over 1½ miles), on quiet public footpaths and lanes with views over Exeter.
Along the stream
Up across farmland
A rest at the top
Gently back down
Is it right for you?
Walk and talk can suit anyone. It depends on what you feel comfortable with. If you find it hard to sit still and think things through, walking side by side can take the pressure off having to find the right words. If you prefer a focused, structured conversation, you may find the outdoors more distracting, and that’s fine. We can talk it through and decide together.
Before and during our walks
How it starts
We don’t begin with a walk. We have a couple of online sessions first, to get to know each other and talk about how walk and talk will work for you.
Confidentiality outdoors
The paths are quiet, and meeting other people is rare. If someone does pass, we simply pause or lower our voices until they’ve gone. Before our first walk, we agree how we’d handle meeting someone either of us knows.
Weather
We decide together. Some people are happy to walk in any weather with the right clothing, and others prefer to switch to online when it looks grim. If the Met Office issues an amber or red weather warning, the session moves online.
Practical details
- Sessions are 50 minutes, at the same fee as all my other sessions.
- We meet in Aylesbeare village, where there’s plenty of on-street parking. Most people drive. I’ll give you the exact meeting point when we book.
- The path can be muddy in places, and there are some steps and a narrow footbridge, so wear sturdy footwear and dress for the weather.
- Because of the steps, the narrow footbridge and the uneven ground, the route isn’t suitable for people with limited mobility.
If you’d like to try walk and talk, get in touch and we’ll start with an online session.
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Limited availability – a few spaces left for new clients · Updated October 2026