Therapeutic Horticulture for Neurodivergent Minds

Need a space to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with nature and yourself?

Therapeutic horticulture is the gentle practice of using plants, gardening, and green space to support wellbeing. It’s not about growing the perfect tomato. It’s about grounding, routine, regulation, joy. Whether it’s planting herbs on a balcony or repotting in silence, this is care—for you.

As an autistic, neuroaffirming person myself, I speak your language!

I offer sensory-safe, non-clinical gardening sessions that meet you where you’re at, incorporating your special interests and sensory needs. No pressure. No judgement. Just plants, presence, and support.

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What is Therapeutic Horticulture?

Therapeutic horticulture is gardening for mental, emotional, physical and social wellbeing. It's where growing something becomes a way to reduce stress, regulate your senses, build confidence, and reconnect with nature.

It's especially powerful for:

  • Neurodivergent people (including those with ADHD, autism and sensory sensitivities)

  • People navigating anxiety, overwhelm or burnout

  • Those seeking routine, calm, and connection through gentle, hands-on activity

I believe that everyone deserves access to green space—even if you rent, even if you don’t think you have a green thumb, even if traditional therapy never quite fit.

How It Works

Here are the steps we can take to get started.

Free 20-min Discovery Call

Let’s chat about what you need and what’s possible. You’re welcome to bring along a support person.





Initial Consultation

I visit your space (or meet online) to understand your goals, setup, sensory needs, and daily routine.

Tailored Plan & Sessions
Together, we create a flexible plan. Weekly, fortnightly, or casual sessions where we dig in the dirt, plant, go on nature walks—or just sit in the green and chat.


Ongoing Support
You’ll get notes, check-ins, and ideas between sessions (if helpful), plus any resources you need to feel confident and calm in your own patch.

FAQs

  • Yes, if your goals align with daily living, mental health, social participation, or sensory regulation. We support both self- and plan-managed participants.

    Therapeutic horticulture can be funded through:

    • Capacity Building (Improved Daily Living, Social & Community Participation)

    • Core Supports (Assistance with Social & Community Participation)

    If gardening supports your regulation, routine, community access, confidence, or mental health—it may be eligible.

  • Not at all. I’ll guide you step-by-step or just garden alongside you. No pressure, no tests, no green thumb required.

  • In-person sessions are currently offered within 15km of Preston, VIC. Online support and planning is available nationally–I can work with you or your support worker to create a tailored plan.

  • Each session is different. You might plant something new, water plants, go on a nature walk, or just spend time with soil and sun. It’s flexible and guided by you.

  • That’s totally okay. I design sessions to be sensory-friendly and responsive to your energy levels and needs. No expectations—just support.

  • I offer sensory-friendly gardening services without the use of power tools—ideal if you’re sensitive to noise, fumes or chemicals. Depending on your plan, this could also be covered by the NDIS. Find out more here.

Get started

If you’re interested in a consultation or would like more information, please fill in the contact form.