Wellness Matters

04/05/2026

💬 Meet Emma

“Taking time to talk and be truly heard can be the beginning of real change.”

Emma is a warm and approachable counsellor who offers a safe, confidential space where you can explore whatever is going on for you without judgement.

She works in an integrative way, tailoring each session to suit your individual needs and supporting you at a pace that feels right for you. Emma has a particular interest in supporting clients with anxiety, low mood, self-esteem and life challenges, helping you to better understand your thoughts, feelings and patterns.

Emma is passionate about creating a space where you feel comfortable, supported and able to be yourself. She understands that reaching out can feel difficult, and works gently to help you feel at ease from your very first session.

You don’t need to have everything figured out...just a willingness to begin.

👉 Find out more about Emma:
https://newhorizonsnetwork.co.uk/therapists/emma-tester/

📧 [email protected] | 📞 01425 277199

09/04/2026

Weymouth course dates now live – limited spaces available!

We return to Weymouth this Spring with a new evening course, taking place at Lodmoor Beach on Wednesdays, 6.15pm-7.15pm.

We already have quite a few of the spaces filled from our waiting list, so if you want to join us, get in touch soon!

We have funding available to enable us to offer grants to deliver these courses for free to those who are eligible – please contact us to finds out more if you have a physical or mental health condition, or if you've been impacted by cancer, as we can talk you through our options. You can also self-fund a place on the course.

Our courses include:
🌊 Experienced trainers to introduce you to cold-water dipping
🌊 Lifeguard at each session to keep you safe
🌊 Sea safety advice, including tides, rip tides and weather conditions
🌊 The benefits of cold water and the impact on the body
🌊 Breathing techniques
🌊 Advice on essential kit and accessories for swimming
🌊 Support and guidance to help you overcome your personal barriers
🌊 A friendly community of like-minded people

Contact us to find out more or reserve a space:
[email protected]

https://chilluk.org/hubs/england/dorset/chill-dorset/

13/03/2026

Are you looking to spend more time outdoors, but don't know where to start or who to go with?
🦸‍♀️🦸‍♀️ WELLNESS MATTERS is here to help.🦸‍♀️🦸‍♀️
Come and join us on Mondays for either a
🚶‍♀️🚶‍♀️🚶‍♀️gentle MONDAY MINDFUL MEANDER
or a
🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️ more exercisy (!) WALK IN THE PARK!
* Join us solo or with friends and experience a warm welcome.😊

If you would like to get out and about in the fresh air but you don’t know anyone to go with, don’t know how to start or you’re worried about your fitness levels, then WELLNESS MATTERS may be just what you are looking for. * Get a boost of positivity with our MINDFUL MEANDERS - In nature let u...

12/03/2026

Thinking of getting out in the fresh air a bit more?
Come and join us on Mondays for either a
🚶‍♀️gentle MONDAY MINDFUL MEANDER
or
🌳a more exercisy (!) WALK IN THE PARK!
Bookwhen.com/wellnessmatters
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10/03/2026

Are you looking to spend more time outdoors, but don't know where to start or who to go with? WELLNESS MATTERS is here to help.
* Our MINDFUL MEANDERS will guide you on a journey of self-discovery and connection with nature.
* Explore the New Forest with like-minded people during our WALK IN THE PARK sessions.
* Join us solo or with friends and experience a warm welcome.
Perfect for those seeking a fresh perspective or a deeper connection with nature. Join us and discover a new mindset.

https://bookwhen.com/wellnessmatters

29/01/2025

Hi everyone
I have been burying my head in the sand like the proverbial ostrich...
Unfortunately I’m not going to be able to take any walks going forward for the next - not sure how long.

As some of you know, I’ve had problems with my hip for a while now and I was hoping it would sort itself out over the Christmas break but unfortunately it has just got worse to the point where I often struggle to walk.

I am having treatment but don’t know how long it will take to get back to normal.
Although I have to walk as part of my physio I was advised yesterday that it will probably not be a quick fix.
As such I feel it would be irresponsible of me to lead walks where I might need to be rescued myself or make my hip worse!

This has been a really tough decision especially as I had plans to extend the number and length of walks, but I suppose I have to accept that this is how it is for the moment - and watch out for plan B!

I’ll be in touch as and when I have more info.

In the meantime keep walking!

Janet

01/01/2025

So here it is! The New Year with all those resolutions of “new year new me” 😫.
Why not just be kind to yourself and change a few little things.
A walk and talk in the New Forest on Monday mornings (with added option of Nordic Walking tutorials) may be just the tonic you need to make a great start to the New Year.
New Year - New Forest - Nordic Walk & Talk 😍
www.wellness-matters.co.uk

30/11/2024

Start the week well with a brisk walk and lovely talk with other friendly walkers on a Monday morning. Release stress and find your happier, healthier self during a moderate-paced 1-1/5 hour walk from Abbotswell Car park near Frogham as we wind our way across the valley up to Ashley Walk to see the....

30/11/2024

🌟Monday 2nd December at 10am.🌟

If the constant mention of that ‘C 🎅🏻’ word is getting to you then why not start your week well with a guided Walk and Talk at picturesque Abbotswell in the New Forest?
Optional but recommended Nordic Walking.

Start the week well with a brisk walk and lovely talk with other friendly walkers on a Monday morning. Release stress and find your happier, healthier self during a moderate-paced 1-1/5 hour walk from Abbotswell Car park near Frogham as we wind our way across the valley up to Ashley Walk to see the....