Walking Therapy Terms

A clear, comprehensive set of therapy terms designed specifically for therapists and psychologists offering walking therapy (walk‑and‑talk therapy) in the UK.

This professionally drafted document helps you set safe, ethical and legally compliant boundaries for outdoor therapeutic work, covering everything from confidentiality in public spaces to weather‑related arrangements and client responsibilities.

Built to support HCPC, BACP, UKCP and other regulated practitioners, the template includes essential clauses on safety, cancellations, data protection, insurance, emergency procedures, and, if relevant, group walking therapy. It also incorporates all required informed‑consent and UK GDPR provisions, so you don’t need a separate consent form.

The template is fully editable, with highlighted sections for you to customise to your practice. Once completed, it becomes your standard client agreement for walking therapy.

What’s included:

• Clear explanation of how walking therapy differs from indoor sessions

• Confidentiality limitations in public spaces (e.g. “complete privacy cannot be guaranteed” )

• Weather, safety and route‑planning provisions

• Client responsibilities for physical health, equipment and punctuality

• Fees, payment terms and a walking‑specific cancellation policy

• Emergency procedures and safeguarding considerations

• Optional group‑therapy clauses

• Integrated UK GDPR‑compliant consent section

• Professional, insurance and regulatory disclosures

Perfect for independent practitioners who want a robust, plain‑English agreement that protects both therapist and client while supporting safe, ethical outdoor practice.