Welcome to the Green Temple
Ecotherapy, Counselling, Tarot, Myth.
Hi there. Welcome to my quiet, green corner of the world. If you are looking for support, healing or ways of bringing more joy into your life, you might be in the right place.
My name is Stephen and I offer person-centred counselling, creative therapies, and courses that embrace tarot, nature and storytelling.
My work is informed by the wisdom of Buddhism and our interdependence with Nature. We are Nature, too.
Offerings are available online and outdoors in Midlothian, Scotland.
“I found Stephen to be very supportive and empathic. He held the space beautifully in our sessions allowing me to explore every aspect of myself without ever feeling judged. His calmness and kindness made my journey through therapy so much easier. His genuine compassion helped me in accepting myself. I always felt he was congruent and his ability to bear witness to my story was greatly appreciated. I highly recommend Stephen as a counsellor and an ecotherapist'.
— Ruth, a long-term counselling client with Stephen
“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
“Ecotherapy with Stephen 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, 2024)
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.”
