A New View, A New Start
Imagine standing on calm water, board steady beneath your feet, the surface shimmering in front of you. Everything else fades for a moment - your mind quietens, your body steadies, your perspective shifts.
That’s the essence of Paddle-Board Therapy from Stand Tall Therapy: a nature-anchored experience designed for men who are ready to step out of routines and into clarity, strength and presence.
Why Paddle-Board Therapy Works
Water doesn’t care who you are. It simply holds you. In that simplicity there's something powerful: movement meets stillness; effort meets ease.
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Balance on a board brings about grounded attention and your nervous system eases when you feel secure and mobile.
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The rhythm of paddling alongside open water provides space for thought, reflection and connection - without the intensity of a chair, a room or a screen.
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Being outdoors, on water, gives you new vantage points both physically and emotionally. It’s a therapeutic shift without it feeling like 'therapy'.
Whether you’ve felt stuck, flat, over-working or disconnected, this format gives you a fresh entry point into change.
What a Session Looks Like
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Location: Calm lakes or sheltered waters in the Lake District region.
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Format: Beginner height, full guidance, no previous paddle-board experience needed.
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Duration: Choose 60-90 minutes for a first session. I also offer half-day and full-day options for deeper work.
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Process: Initial check-in on the shore → board or water activity → reflected conversation + grounding on the board or shore → final check-out.
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Focus: Emotional regulation, presence training, values reflection, direction working.
You’ll leave feeling physically centred, mentally lighter and more aligned with what matters to you.
Who This is For
Paddle-Board Therapy is for those who want more than sitting in a room. It’s for those who:
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Are ready to move, not just talk.
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Want to access depth through nature.
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Love being out on pr near to the water.
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Don’t necessarily identify as 'outdoorsy', but are open to something different.
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Need a structure that respects their pace and their experience.
This isn’t about “fixing” you. It’s about stepping into a version of yourself that’s real, steady and connected.
How to Get Started
Ready to stand on water and step into change?
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Book a free 30-minute introductory call to explore how Paddle-Board Therapy could work for you.
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We’ll discuss your location, goals, and health information to customise the session.
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Bring yourself, a sense of curiosity, and wear layers suited to outdoor and water conditions.
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Sessions run across the Lake District; travel support may be available.
No pressure. No performance. Just you taking a step into something meaningful.
outdoor therapy and water-based training
My approach to supporting people is from a position of equality and partnership, some people might find it reassuring to know a bit more about my professional development training and qualifications. In addition to my core Counselling training, I have specific Paddleboard Instructor and Water Safety training as well as training in working in a Nature Environment, in Online Counselling as well as working with trauma and addiction. I am also a member of the Institute for Outdoor Learning's Association for Outdoor Therapy. If you would like to know more, click below: