Kate says nature helped her during cancer journey

Catherine, Princess of Wales, has said that connecting with nature helped her during her cancer journey, as she visited a mental health charity that uses nature-based activities to support people’s wellbeing.

Catherine, Princess of Wales, has said that connecting with nature helped her during her cancer journey, as she visited a mental health charity that uses nature-based activities to support people’s wellbeing.

Kate made a private visit to Dose Of Nature last week at Pensford Field, near Kew in west London, where she met the charity’s founder, Dr Alison Greenwood, clinical lead Dr Georgina Gould and members of its team.

The charity provides nature-based support for people experiencing mental health difficulties, using guided outdoor activities to help them build confidence, resilience and a stronger connection with the natural world.

During the visit, Kate spoke with Tom, a volunteer nature guide who had received support from the organisation.

“Our journey has been very very different, but it’s so wonderful to hear how your nature connection and how it’s been so healing for you, and I felt the same,” she told him.

Kate also praised the charity’s work in helping people find a sense of purpose, meaning and belonging. She said that feeling connected to nature could help people cope with uncertainty and a lack of control over their lives.

Dose Of Nature was founded in 2018 and works with NHS and general practitioner referrals to support people experiencing a range of mental health challenges. Its programme combines a psychology-led approach with guidance from volunteer nature guides and time spent outdoors.