Invitation to Participate in Research: Nature-Based Approaches in Psychological Work with Neurological Conditions

Hi there,

I hope this finds you all well.

My name is Matilda, and I am currently completing my clinical psychology doctorate at the University of Leicester.

I am reaching out because my thesis is focusing on "psychological practitioners' experiences of incorporating nature into work with people with neurological conditions" and I am currently looking to recruit participants.

As a network, I wondered if their may be practitioners who work with individuals with neurological conditions and who have experience of incorporating nature into their approach. 

I am currently seeking participants who:

• Are UK-based English speaking qualified psychological practitioners (e.g., Clinical/Counselling Psychologists, Ecotherapists etc) registered with a professional body.
• Have experience working with people with neurological conditions (e.g. MS, Parkinson’s, Stroke, ABI) excluding dementia and Neurodevelopmental conditions; ADHD and Autism.
• Have used or explored incorporating aspects of nature (e.g. outdoor sessions, metaphors, imagery, nature-based mindfulness) into their practice.

Participation will involve a 60-minute online interview, and all data will be anonymised. Ethical approval has been granted by the University of Leicester ethics committee.

I have attached the eligibility criteria and contact details, if anyone might be eligible and might like to be involved, I would be very grateful to hear from you.