inSpiral Therapy Practice

01/06/2026

The establishment of dozens of “healing forests” is part of South Korea’s surprising prescription to improve its citizens’ health and wellbeing. Journalist Florence Williams takes a walk in the woo…

01/06/2026

So, I’ve finally got round video recording my delivery of standard EMDR protocol with the aim to complete my EMDR accreditation at last! See you all the other side 👀🤞

30/05/2026

30/05/2026

I’ve taken the half term week off to give the inSpiral therapy garden some summer tender loving care. Veggies and flowers are planted, the tiny pond is cleaned up and topped up with harvested rain water. Patio and furniture scrubbed up clean and plants tidied up a little. We have a new addition - a stand for our hammock… oh boy, this raises the ‘forest bathing’ experience in this tiny bit of land to a whole new level. So clients have a treat in store during their nature connectedness resourcing / grounding practices.
The lovely little city centre inSpiral therapy garden, me - the inSpiral psychotherapist and steward of this space, and all the squirrels, birds, bees, dragonflies and all other manner of nature life, are ready to provide a space to rest and heal to our inSpiral therapy visitors, clients and colleagues. The FireCircle is also all freshed up and my dream to host community of other therapists around the fire is coming back - watch this space. I’m always on a look out for like minded souls who believe that connection to nature and community is a way to healing. Do drop me a line if you would like to connect. 💚🫶

11/05/2026

inSpiral Therapy Garden’s tiny pond is full of tadpoles and I’m super excited 💚🤩🐸xx

23/04/2026

"Seek out a tree and let it teach you stillness." —Eckhart Tolle

23/04/2026

I’m thrilled to finally unpack my new wireless EMDR toolkit!

I’m excited to integrate these high-precision tappers, headphones, and light bar into my practice. Specifically, I’m looking forward to exploring the interface between technology-assisted BLS (bilateral stimulation) and eco-centred somatic synchronous BLS in my therapy garden. This is a key step in developing my Ecosystemic Relational Trauma Model - by blending modern technology with nature-based grounding.

This work is the culmination of my 20+ year journey through:
Relational Integrative Psychotherapy at the Metanoia Institute - Clarkson’s Model
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) with Sandi Richman, EMDR UK (6 years post-training practice)
Relational Ecotherapy and recent work with Hayley Marshall (The Centre for Natural Reflection) and Giles Barrow on Becoming Ecological.
I am deeply intrigued by how we can stay in relationship with the "more-than-human" domain while utilizing precision clinical tools.
Fellow trauma practitioners, how are you integrating technology into your ecological or somatic practices?

22/04/2026

It is International Mother Earth Day today. A time to pause and reflect on our own attachment to the land we come from. I’m finding things really tough at the moment. Experiencing a combination of deep love for the natural world around me and a crippling distress at the damage we are causing. I am finding it a real challenge to stay grounded in an ungrounded world, and seeking ways to take part in efforts to nurture and care.

It is International Mother Earth Day today. A time to pause and reflect on our own attachment to the land we come from. I’m finding things really tough at the moment. Experiencing a combination of deep love for the natural world around me and a crippling distress at the damage we are causing. I am...

11/04/2026

New Chapter at inSpiral Garden Sanctuary: Bridging 30 Years of Practice

For those who have followed my professional journey over the last three decades, you know that my work as an Integrative Trauma Psychotherapist, Ecotherapist and Supervisor has always been rooted in a deep respect for the human psyche and its capacity for healing. Today, I am sharing a significant evolution in my practice. After 30 years of clinical experience and 6 years as an EMDR Practitioner, I am formally distilling these thousands of hours into a pioneering new model: inSpiral Ecosystemic EMDR™.

What is shifting? While my commitment to neurodivergent-affirming practice and trauma recovery remains at the core, I am moving beyond the traditional "four walls" of clinical therapy. My work now lives at the intersection of applied neuroscience and ancestral wisdom.

The Integration: A Multi-Sensory Approach
I am currently feasibility testing the augmentation of EMDR protocols, specifically for CPTSD and Neurodivergent clients. This involves unboxing and integrating new multimodal technology (like the EMDR Kit) with the organic "Bio-Kit" of my garden sanctuary, as well as working in wilder nature settings.

The Celtic Tree Wheel:
I am bridging modern clinical rigour with ancient tradition, using the seasonal map of the Celtic Tree Wheel to guide the psyche through its healing journey.

Ecological Reciprocity:
This is not just therapy in nature, but therapy with nature. From my garden studio to local reserves like Castor Hanglands and Holme Fen, we use "Ecological Anchors" to turn cognitive processing into a lived, metabolic experience of safety. We explore the effectiveness of embodied nature based multimodal bilateral stimulation and optic flow to support the 8 phases of EMDR protocol. This shift represents the culmination of my life’s work - a synthesis where the natural world is no longer just a backdrop, but a vital, respected partner in the therapeutic process. I look forward to sharing more of this research and practice with you all as the feasibility research study unfolds. So far, it has been an amazing journey of synchronicity, creative flow and learning from plants, trees, butterflies and all manner of nature persons, as well as from my clients and colleagues. Very energising.

I’m very open to networking and collaborating. So please do drop me a line if you would like to talk more and mutually support one another in this work.

Martina Harrison | Integrative Psychotherapist |Supervisor | Ecotherapist | EMDR Practitioner | Founder of inSpiral Ecosystemic EMDR™

05/05/2025

I’ve jumped on the opportunity to go for a lovely little walk to Castor Hanglands Nature Reserve on my day off today. Soaking myself up in nature is my favourite way of recharging for another week ahead ….