Welcome to the Green Temple
Ecotherapy, Tarot and Myth.
Human beings are a part of nature. We have a deep and important need to connect with the natural world. Our intuitive, creative selves – our nature – needs attention, too.
My name is Stephen McCabe and I have a creative and spiritual approach to the therapies and courses that I offer, all of which are informed by the wisdom of Buddhism and our interdependence with Nature. Here you will find that Nature, Tarot and folklore are gateways to making life not just tolerable, but deeply meaningful.
I am person-centred and nature-centred in my work: humans are nature, and these approaches are complimentary. My offerings, which include groups and one-to-one therapeutic support, are available online and outdoors in Midlothian, Scotland.
“Ecotherapy has helped me reduce anxiety levels in my life and released me to explore my real self while immersed in nature. I have not changed but I feel infinitely more balanced and content.” (One-to-one ecotherapy client from Scotland, 2024)
Research consistently shows that connecting with nature is good for our wellbeing. Ecotherapy helps us to make that deep connection. Learn about my online programmes, my podcast or my training work with Tariki Trust.
“I found my 17 sessions of one-to-one Tarot Therapy and Storytelling Therapy with Stephen absolutely invaluable. I felt deeply listened to and heard, and also safe to share my childhood story for the first time. The sense of trust was very strong. Even though the content of what I was sharing was quite heavy at times, it also felt strangely fun and deeply developing of the person I am. This is because the element of storytelling, ecotherapy and engagement with the tarot gave the experience a positive edge of adventure and discovery. I also chose when the weather permitted to have my sessions outdoors, which gave them a nice eco-therapeutic atmosphere as well. The exercises were very relevant and kept me growing as a person.”
— L, Therapy client, 2023-24, who worked with a blend of Storytelling Therapy, Tarot Therapy and Counselling
Above card from the Metanoia Marseille Tarot.
Feedback from Tarot Therapy Clients
"I now have the confidence and clarity to take some transformative steps in my life and career. The session was incredibly intuitive and gave me the chance to explore and ask questions around my inner thoughts and feelings."
“The way Stephen interacted with me was really gentle and respectful; and his experience and insights into the Tarot were really helpful. The session gave me more insight, more time for reflection and considered actions to take.”
“This is a unique offering, to have tarot read by an individual with a therapeutic background. Your excellent listening and reflecting skills, as well as your explanations and co-interpretation of the cards helped me gain insight. Thank you so very much!"
Feedback on Eco-therapy Programmes
“It was the first time in years that I thought back to being a little girl who would climb trees and explore nature. I now realise that I'm still that same person. I found myself walking off into woodland paths I've never bothered exploring in my home area before. I felt like an adventurer, just here in my own local area."
“I loved the varied ways in which you got us to interact with nature. I walk every day with my dog and the exercises really made me connect and reflect in a really mindful way, revealing memories that had otherwise been forgotten. It made me really appreciate the nature on my doorstep and the opportunity I have daily to reconnect.”
