We are a small family run business, with a big heart for working with families in nature
Meet our Outdoor Practitioner, Well-being and Therapeutic Forest School Lead
Sophie is an experienced and qualified Forest and Beach School Leader with a BA (Hons) degree in Childhood Studies. With over 16 years of experience working alongside children and families in Jersey’s education and charitable sectors, her approach is grounded in the belief that playful and therapeutic experiences in nature can create powerful spaces for healing—especially when shared by children and their families.
A Certified Outdoor Mental Health Practitioner and Eco Therapist, Sophie brings a wealth of knowledge and compassion to her work. Through Nature Base, she offers a range of therapeutic nature-based programmes shaped by extensive specialist training. This includes the Certificate in Therapeutic Skills for Outdoor Leaders—with a focus on supporting children with additional needs in Forest School settings—and The Therapy Adventure Intensive Well-being training, which supports children and young people with a wide range of complex emotional and mental health needs.
Sophie is deeply committed to her ongoing professional development. Alongside CPD training in Sand Play and Reflective Community Storytelling, she is currently studying for the Certificate in Adult Mental Health and Well-being for Outdoor Leaders, including Woodcraft for Well-being.
At the heart of all Sophie’s work is a passion for coming alongside the whole family—providing inclusive, nurturing opportunities to play, connect with nature, and build a sense of community and belonging.
Meet the Family
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Ian
Ian, Sophie’s husband normally helps during the weekend and Bank holidays. Ian has experience in various areas as alongside his primary job he’s also worked as a Sessional Youth Worker for over 10 years with the Inclusion Project; working with children and young people with additional needs.
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Faith and Finn
Faith and Finn, Sophie’s children will often be around at our Family Woodland Sessions; helping out or playing in the mud! Faith is normally seen in her Hi Vis jacket helping at the ‘Pop up’ sessions and particularly likes to help with Story or Song time
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Claudia
Sophie’s eldest Claudia can be spotted helping during some of the holiday sessions or at the end of a session relaxing in a Hammock. Claudia has loads of varied experience; from leading youth work on a French campsite to using some of her creativity skills from her degree in Acting.
