Cathy Cross

CPCAB Level 4 diploma in psychodynamic and person-centred therapeutic counselling

Registered member British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Wild Therapy certificate

NHS Youth Counselling CPD certificate

Forest School Leadership Level 3

Currently studying Animal Assisted Therapy Level 3

Working alongside the animals at The Haven and with nature as co-therapist I move clients along the path to greater awareness, regulation and an appreciation of themselves as part of, not separate to, nature. I work with adults and young people. 

In addition to therapeutic work, I am co-founder and director of Roots West Sussex CIC, a social forestry community managing habitats for biodiversity.

Prior to the Haven I worked for conservation and environmental projects including the landmark Knepp Estate, and the Lost Woods of the Low Weald and Downs. I have more than 20 years experience as a writer and journalist and have written five books, most recently The Rough Guide To Rewilding.