Mind and Motion

Walk and talk therapy

One of the ways I bring Mind and Motion into practice is through walk and talk therapy. Therapy sessions held in motion, outdoors, side by side, rather than sitting face to face in a room. Moving the body while talking can make it easier to open up, especially for anyone who finds traditional talking therapy difficult to begin.

This grew out of conversations I've had about men's mental health, and the particular barriers many men, including many Irish men, can face in finding the words to ask for help. Walk and talk therapy is open to absolutely everyone, of any gender, who feels they think and process more easily on the move than sitting still in a room.

How we can work together

Working with me means taking action, facing fears, building growth and connection, and getting off the fence and moving, in every sense of the word. We'll explore the body as well as the mind, build your capacity for honest communication, and work on the relationships, with yourself and with others, that shape how you experience the world.

Above all, I want you to find your tribe which is a place of belonging, whether that's within yourself, in your relationships, or in a wider community. Learning about who we are, and then practicing it, is where lasting change happens.

Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. If this way of working resonates with you, I'd love to hear from you.

Frequently asked questions

What is walk and talk therapy?

Walk and talk therapy is a form of counselling held while walking outdoors, side by side, rather than sitting in a therapy room. It pairs physical movement with talking therapy and can make it easier for clients to open up, process emotion, and feel less exposed than in traditional face-to-face sessions.

Who is walk and talk therapy suitable for?

Walk and talk therapy is open to adults of any gender. It was born from conversations about the barriers many men, including many Irish men, face in talking about their mental health but it is offered to everyone who finds it easier to think and talk while in motion.

What does ‘Mind and Motion’ mean?

Mind and Motion is Michael McCartney's integrative approach to therapy, built on the belief that the mind follows the body. It brings together connection, growth, communication, energy, and trust in the process, using both stillness and physical movement to support lasting change.

Where does Michael McCartney practice?

Michael sees clients in person in Derry, Northern Ireland (BT48) and London (SE5), and online nationwide via Zoom, Google Meet and WhatsApp.

What issues does Michael McCartney work with?

Anxiety, low mood, depression, stress, addiction, relationship difficulties, low confidence and self-esteem, bereavement and grief, and men's mental health, alongside the broader Mind and Motion approach to connection and personal growth.