Walk Talk Therapy

Bridge Counseling is excited to offer Walk Talk therapy. As the name suggests, it combines walking and talking. It gets you out of the counseling office and gets you moving your body as you explore your concerns. Research findings suggest that exercise significantly impacts anxiety and stress and tends to improve overall mood. It is clear that walking is not only good for your physical health but your mental health as well. Many clients find that Walk Talk Therapy is a more relaxed experience, encourages healthy activity and also compliments their fitness goals.

Remote Walk Talk Therapy

We currently offer the socially distancing option of Remote Walk Talk Therapy, where the client pops in their earbuds and talks with their counsellor as the client walks. Charge your phone and have your headset is ready. Take a walk through your neighbourhood or uncrowded area while you have a phone session with your counsellor.

According to Kate Hays Ph.D., author of Working It Out: Using Exercise in Psychotherapy, there are three critical reasons for combining exercise and therapy:

  • It encourages clients to be more physically active for mental and physical reasons.

  • It helps clients get “unstuck” as they face difficult issues.

It stimulates creative, more profound ways of thinking enhanced by mood-improving physical activity.

Why choose Walk Talk Therapy?

  • Walk Talk Therapy gets you moving—both literally and figuratively.

  • Walk Talk Therapy is an excellent choice if you are going through a life transition, have anxiety, are experiencing loss or grief, as well as other challenges.

  • You set the pace of the session. Walk Talk Therapy will match your speed whether you prefer a relaxing, meditative session or a faster-paced session.

  • Research studies have demonstrated that physical activity can enhance both the mental and physical health of clients.  Physical activity has also been linked to reduced levels of depression and anxiety and can help to alleviate depressive symptoms.

  • You may find that looking forward rather than directly at a therapist may help you open up.

We look forward to walking with you on your healing journey!