Advanced Accreditation in Nature Based Therapy

No. You don’t need previous training or experience in Nature Based Therapy to begin. 

The course is designed to guide you through the foundations of Nature Based Therapy before progressively exploring how nature-based, holistic and reflective approaches can be integrated into your life and professional practice.

What matters most is a willingness to engage with the learning, reflect on your own relationship with nature, and approach the experience with curiosity and openness.

No. The Introduction to Nature Based Therapy is a wonderful way to experience Kit’s approach and explore some of the foundations of the work, but it is not a prerequisite for the 12-month program. 

You can enrol directly into the Advanced Accreditation in Nature Based Therapy if you feel ready for a deeper learning experience.

You can start when you’re ready. 

The Advanced Accreditation in Nature Based Therapy now offers open enrolment, which means you no longer need to wait for a March or September intake.

Once your enrolment is complete, you’ll receive 12 months’ access to the online Student Portal, where you can begin working through the eight modules at your own pace.

Yes. All eight modules are available through the online Student Portal, allowing you to move through the learning at a pace that works alongside your professional and personal commitments. 

We recommend completing the modules in order, as each one builds upon the learning and experiences that come before it.

The program has been designed to allow time not only to study, but also to experience the activities, reflect on what you are learning and consider how Nature Based Therapy can be integrated into your own life and practice.

Yes. The course is delivered online through the dedicated Nature Based Therapy Student Portal, which gives you access to all eight modules, learning activities, resources and group call recordings. 

The learning itself, however, isn't intended to happen entirely in front of a screen. Many activities invite you to step outside, observe, reflect, create and experience your own relationship with nature.

Monthly group calls are also held live online, allowing you to connect with Kit and other students wherever you are located.

lthough the program is self-paced, you are not expected to undertake the journey alone. 

Throughout your 12 months you'll have access to monthly live group calls with Kit, where you can ask questions, explore Nature Based Therapy themes, reflect on your learning and connect with students who may be at different stages of the course.

You'll also have access to the private student community, downloadable resources and readings, experiential activities and recordings of the monthly calls.

Students undertaking the Certification Pathway also receive review and feedback on their five Certification Assessments.

Both pathways give you access to the complete 12-month Nature Based Therapy learning experience, including all eight modules, resources, experiential activities, monthly group calls and the student community. 

The difference is in the professional assessment and accreditation process.

The Wellbeing Pathway — AUD $3,800 is for those who want to complete the full training without undertaking formal Certification Assessments.

The Certification Pathway — AUD $5,300 + GST includes the full training plus five Certification Assessments, assessment review and feedback. Successful completion of the Certification Pathway leads to Advanced Accreditation in Nature Based Therapy.

Yes. If you're interested in the learning but aren't yet sure whether you want to undertake the formal certification process, you can begin with the Wellbeing Pathway for AUD $3,800.

During your 12-month course access period, you can apply to add the Certification Pathway for an additional AUD $1,500.

This allows you to experience the training first and decide whether professional certification is the right next step for you.

To receive Advanced Accreditation in Nature Based Therapy, you need to undertake the Certification Pathway and complete the required course learning and five Certification Assessments. 

The assessments are:

• Indigenous Philosophy Project
• Nature Journal
• Holistic Counselling Role Play
• Group Therapy Facilitation
• Research Essay

The Certification Pathway includes assessment review and feedback, allowing you to demonstrate how you have understood, experienced and integrated Nature Based Therapy into professional practice.

 Yes. Nature Based Therapy is recognised as an approved modality with the International Institute for Complementary Therapists (IICT).

Students who complete the Certification Pathway and meet all certification requirements are eligible to apply for Full Membership with IICT, which provides professional recognition and access to practitioner insurance options.

The Wellbeing Pathway provides the complete NBT learning experience for personal and professional development but does not lead to practitioner certification or eligibility for IICT Full Membership as a certified Nature Based Therapy practitioner.

Yes. Both pathways can be paid in full or through an 8-month payment plan, allowing you to choose the option that best suits your circumstances. 

For the Wellbeing Pathway, you can pay:

• AUD$3,800 in full or
• 8 monthly payments of $475

For the Certification Pathway, you can pay:

• AUD $5,300 + GST in full or
• 8 monthly payments of $728.75

Your 12-month course access begins when you enrol, so you can start learning straight away while completing your payment plan.

If you begin with the Wellbeing Pathway and later decide you'd like to pursue Advanced Accreditation, you can apply to add the Certification Pathway during your 12-month course access period.

Yes. A limited number of scholarships are available for people who would like to undertake the full Certification Pathway but for whom financial circumstances may be a barrier. 

The scholarship provides a 50% reduction on the $5,300 Certification Pathway, reducing the course fee to $2,650 + GST.

Applicants are asked to demonstrate financial need and a strong commitment to bringing Nature Based Therapy into their professional practice or community.

As part of the scholarship application, you'll be asked to submit a short 300–500 word statement about your background, financial circumstances and how you hope to use Nature Based Therapy in the future.