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Advanced Accreditation in Nature Based Therapy
A pioneering 12-month journey embracing the seasons, deepening your practice, and integrating holistic, Indigenous, and nature-based wisdom into your therapeutic work.
Why Nature Based Therapy?
Nature Based Therapy is not just a course; it’s a year-long journey of reconnection. Moving with the seasons, you’ll explore Indigenous wisdom, holistic practices, creativity, and natural health in ways that nurture your own wellbeing as much as your clients’.
Blending reflection with hands-on experience, this program invites you to slow down, listen deeply, and discover how nature can transform both your life and your practice.
What You’ll Gain from This Course
Through this 12-month Advanced Accreditation in Nature Based Therapy, you’ll gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to integrate nature-based interventions into your professional practice. This program is designed to help you:
Deepen Your Connection with Nature
Cultivate a profound awareness of the natural world and its role in therapeutic healing.
Apply Nature-Based Therapy Techniques
Seamlessly integrate evidence-based, nature-centered interventions into your existing practice.
Guide Transformative Experiences
Develop the skills to facilitate meaningful nature-based therapy sessions for individuals and groups.
Create Personalised Care Plans
Learn to assess client needs and develop holistic treatment plans that incorporate nature-based approaches.
Lead Group Therapy in Nature
Build confidence in facilitating group therapy sessions within natural environments.
Enhance Your Personal & Professional Practice
Expand your understanding of self through nature while refining your therapeutic approach.
When you thrive, your clients flourish.
"The NBT course was a beautiful personal journey and full of inspirations and awakenings."
It highlighted the healing power of nature and the need to reconnect with our roots. The content was thorough, and the hands-on learning kept it beneficial and current.
Kit is a wonderful facilitator. Her knowledge is endless, and she created a warm and safe learning space. I loved every minute of this course. My only regret is that it had to end.
- Molly, March 2018
Introducing
A pioneering 12-month journey embracing the seasons, deepening your practice, and integrating holistic, Indigenous, and nature-based wisdom into your therapeutic work.
Start your path toward becoming a certified practitioner in Nature Based Therapy. Once you apply, you'll receive the course brochure and application form directly in your inbox. From there, we’ll guide you every step of the way.
Two intakes each year: March and September. Applications close early February and early August. Places are limited to 12 students per intake.
The Eight Pathways
This Advanced Accreditation is structured into 8 transformative modules,
each offering a unique lens into the practice of Nature Based Therapy.
Module 1: Holistic Health
Explore the interconnectedness of mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual wellbeing and deepen your understanding of the human-nature relationship.
Topics include:
- Understanding holistic health
- Health as a response
- Human connection to nature
- Your personal 'eco-system'
Module 2: Indigenous Philosophy
Learn from Indigenous worldviews about wellbeing, identity, and connection to ancestry and community.
Topics include:
- Colonisation and cultural context
- Spirituality and purpose
- Ancestral connection
- Community integration
Module 3: Nature-Based Mindfulness
Harness the power of the senses, plant medicine, and present-moment awareness through nature-based practices.
Topics include:
- Tuning in with your senses
- Guiding nature walks
- Plant medicine & flower essences
Module 4: Journaling
Use journaling as a tool for reflection, self-discovery, and creative expression—especially in natural settings.
Topics include:
- Journaling techniques
- Nature journaling
- Visual journals for therapy
Module 5: Nature Based Diet
Understand the gut-brain connection and how food, community gardening, and conscious nutrition support therapeutic work.
Topics include:
- Gut health & food-mood
- Reading food labels
- Community gardening
- Creating nutrition plans
Module 6: Creative Arts
Bring creativity into your practice using natural materials, guided meditation scripts, and expressive arts.
Topics include:
- Nature’s art & sand play
- Photography & reflection cards
- Vision boards & meditation scripts
Module 7: Holistic Counselling
Develop core counselling skills and integrate nature-based interventions into support plans and therapeutic environments.
Topics include:
- Nature Based Therapy techniques
- Assessment & support planning
- Mental Health First Aid
- Symbols, metaphors & safe space creation
Module 8: Self-Care
Learn to care for yourself while caring for others. Create sustainable self-care and supervision practices.
Topics include:
- Personal self-care plans
- Clinical supervision
- Long-term wellbeing strategies
Eight pathways designed to grow your practice — and sustain your wellbeing.
What’s Also Included
Beyond the core modules, your enrolment gives you access to a rich, supportive learning environment.
Access to the Student Portal
Your hub for all lessons, activities, and resources.
Monthly Group Call
Join real-time discussions with recordings available if you can’t attend
Access to Private Facebook Group
Connect with fellow students, share insights, and feel supported throughout your journey.
Downloadable Resources & Readings
Curated materials and recommended readings to deepen your practice.
Reflective Activities & Assessments
Experiential exercises designed to guide personal growth and integration.
Professional Recognition
Recognised as qualified practitioners with access to IICT Membership, Practitioner Insurance, and International Recognition in 39+ countries.
"Your course has been a tremendous turning point for me"
and I’m so grateful for the opportunity to learn from you.
- March 2025 Student
"The course has helped me immensely in fostering a deeper presence with and connection to nature."
Thank you for your unwavering support throughout the course.
- Tiana
"This has been one of the most enjoyable, information-rich, well-organised and clearly delivered PD I have ever done."
Thanks to the course, I now have dozens of ideas for clients that I can incorporate into my own practice, and my own connection with nature has deepened as well.
- Steve
"The course was incredible, and I have learnt so much."
I am sad the course is over. Thank you so much for all of the support and teaching over the past year.
- Sophie
"The Advanced Accreditation in Nature Based Therapy has been truly transformative for my personal and professional journey."
The course's beautifully structured process guided me in deepening my connection with nature, leading to a profound sense of healing and personal unfolding. Academically and professionally, it was incredibly enriching. I gained invaluable knowledge and hands-on tools that have directly elevated my practice. I highly recommend this course for anyone seeking to grow within themselves and make a greater impact on their clients, families, and communities.
- Samar, September 2024
Meet Kit Kline
Kit Kline is a highly experienced clinical social worker, therapeutic counsellor, and trainer with over two decades of dedication to mental health, trauma recovery, and addiction support. She is the founder and director of Nature Based Therapy, a social enterprise that integrates nature as a central healing modality for individual and community well-being.
Kit is a proud descendant of the Wampanoag people, with German, Irish, and Scottish ancestry. Her work is deeply informed by her heritage and lifelong commitment to social and environmental justice. She weaves Indigenous knowledge, holistic healing, and nature-based wisdom into every aspect of her work — bringing a grounded, authentic, and culturally aware approach to both healing and professional development.
Her career has spanned community health, Aboriginal health services, residential rehabilitation, youth support, and private practice. Kit is a Certified Compassionate Inquiry Practitioner, accredited Clinical Supervisor, and educator in mental health, alcohol and other drugs (AOD), and youth work.
Which Program is Right for You?
Whether you're starting your journey or ready to deepen your clinical work, both options offer valuable tools.
| Feature | Advanced Accreditation in Nature Based Therapy | Holistic Mental Health Care Mini Course |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 12 months | Self-paced |
| Start Dates | March and September | Anytime |
| Delivery | Online, interactive with weekly lessons | Online, self-paced |
| Topics Covered | Full NBT framework, clinical applications, supervision, practice development | Foundations of holistic health, 8 dimensions of wellness, intro to NBT |
| Practical Applications | Client work, therapeutic sessions, professional development | Personal insight, wellness strategies |
| Certification | Accredited Certification | Certificate of Completion |
| Access to Community | No | Yes. Peer group, live sessions, support network |
| Application | Application required | Instant access |
Join the Waitlist for the March 2026 Intake
Sign up today to receive the course brochure and be the first to hear when applications officially open. We’ll keep you updated and guide you every step of the way as you prepare to begin your journey toward becoming a certified Nature Based Therapy practitioner.
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Deepen Your Practice, Expand Your Impact
Whether you're a practitioner seeking a richer, more embodied approach or ready to formalise your expertise, this 12-month accreditation supports your growth with structure, community, and clinical depth.
Here’s everything included inside:
| Inclusion | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Comprehensive Modules | Delivered monthly with interactive, experiential content to support both personal and professional growth. | $2,000 |
| Download Library | Curated readings, templates, and tools to deepen your learning journey. | $800 |
| Monthly Group Zoom Calls | Live 1-hour sessions (with recordings) held every 2nd Monday to discuss each module and connect with peers. | $800 |
| Private Facebook Group | Supportive space to connect, reflect, and grow with other students in the program. | $200 |
| Online Learning Portal | Access your modules, resources, and Zoom recordings anytime in one central location. | $1,200 |
| Certification Assessments | Module-based reflections and submissions to support your accreditation and feedback. | $1,500 |
| 12 Months Access | Full access to the course content and resources for 12 months from your start date. | Included |
| Professional Recognition | IICT membership eligibility, practitioner insurance, and recognition in 39+ countries. | $1,500 |
| Total Value | $8,000+ | |
Your Investment
$7,600
Payment Options
STANDARD UPFRONT
One-time upfront
Scholarship Opportunity
Each year, one student is awarded a 50% fee reduction.
Applicants must show financial need and a commitment to bringing Nature Based Therapy into their practice or community.
đź“… One scholarship per intake (March & September).
Ready to Begin?
Waitlist Form
Submit your details below to join the waitlist for the March 2026 intake. You’ll receive the Course Brochure straight to your inbox and be the first to know when applications officially open.
Two intakes each year: March and September. Applications open in November and close early February / early August. Each intake is limited to 12 students.
IICT Membership & Professional Recognition
As a student of the Advanced Accreditation in Nature Based Therapy, you’ll be invited to join the International Institute for Complementary Therapists (IICT).
Upon acceptance into the course, you will be encouraged to become a student member of IICT, with the option to upgrade to full or executive membership upon completion.
Membership provides access to practitioners’ insurance through BMS, professional recognition, a supportive community of complementary therapists, and ongoing member benefits.
Explore how to join IICTÂ | Read the IICT Code of Ethics