Welcome to The Mindful Choice CIC

The Mindful Choice is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company based in the South West of England, supporting wellbeing through mindfulness, nature connection, and therapeutic practice.

We believe wellbeing grows through awareness, compassion, and connection — to ourselves, to others, and to the natural world.

Our work brings together evidence-based mindfulness training with the restorative power of nature, offering practical ways to support mental health and everyday wellbeing.

Nature & Mindfulness — Grounded in Science

Spending time in nature doesn’t just feel good — growing research shows it can meaningfully support mental health and wellbeing, flourishing and connection

Studies link time in natural environments with:

• Reduced stress and improved mood

• Decreased rumination and worry

• Greater emotional balance and resilience

• Improved overall wellbeing and quality of life

When mindfulness practice is combined with nature, many people find it easier to slow down, reconnect, and experience a deeper sense of ease and perspective.

What People Often Notice

Participants frequently report:

✔ Reduced stress, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm
✔ Fewer depressive symptoms and greater emotional stability
✔ More moments of joy, curiosity, and gratitude
✔ Increased resilience, confidence, and self-compassion
✔ Improved focus and clarity
✔ A stronger sense of connection — to themselves, others, and the natural world

Our programmes are both inspiring and evidence-informed, offering practical skills that can support lasting change.

Our Mission

To make mindfulness and nature-based therapeutic practice:

• Accessible

• Inclusive

• Evidence-based

• Community-focused

We aim to support individuals and communities to live with greater awareness, resilience, connection, and wellbeing.

What We Offer

We provide inclusive opportunities for the public, organisations, and specialist groups to access mindfulness programmes, nature-based therapy, and community wellbeing initiatives.

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT & MBCT-L)

Delivered online, indoors, and outdoors, our courses are trauma-informed, compassionate, and grounded in strong clinical evidence. These programmes support people in developing practical skills for managing stress, anxiety, and low mood while building long-term wellbeing.

Naturally Well — Nature-Based Mindfulness & Forest Bathing

Our Naturally Well programme blends mindfulness with the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing).

We run six-week courses, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund throughout the year for people with anxiety, depression or burnout. Through gentle guided experiences in nature, participants deepen connection with themselves and the living world, supporting emotional resilience, restoration, and flourishing.

This program is rooted in research that shows getting connected to nature can improve your mental and physical health. Over the six weeks, we offer you skills for getting in touch with nature, getting in touch with yourself, and practices to take with you in everyday life that support health, happiness and wellbeing.

Workshops, Retreats & Bespoke Programmes

We also offer:

• Creative mindfulness workshops throughout the year

• Tailored programmes for organisations and community groups

• Immersive nature-based therapeutic experiences

• Mindfulness retreats and restorative wellbeing days