Welcome to The Mindful Choice CIC

The Mindful Choice is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company (CIC) based in the Southwest of England, dedicated to improving wellbeing through evidence-based mindfulness training and nature-based therapeutic practice.

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

Our Core Offerings

8-Week Gold Standard Mindfulness Courses

• Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

• Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Life (MBCT-L)
  Delivered online, indoors, and outdoors in natural environments, our courses are trauma-informed, compassionate, and rooted in the strongest clinical evidence.

Naturally Well: Nature-Based Mindfulness & Forest Bathing

Our Naturally Well programme combines mindfulness with the Japanese nature practice of Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing), helping participants deepen their connection to themselves and the natural world, supporting emotional resilience, wellbeing, and flourishing.

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

Nature is Medicine — Supported by Science

Time in nature isn’t just relaxing — research links it to real mental health benefits:

Reduced Stress & Mood Boost: Meta-analyses show that spending time in natural environments reduces depressive symptoms and stress and improves quality of life and mood. PubMed

Lowers Rumination & Better Wellbeing: Nature-based mindfulness practices have been found to decrease rumination and improve mental wellbeing more than indoor controls. PubMed

Clear Benefits People Report

Mindfulness & nature exposure support:
✔ reduced chronic stress, anxiety, and pain
✔ fewer depressive symptoms and lower relapse risk
✔ brighter mood — more joy, curiosity, gratitude
✔ stronger resilience, confidence, and compassion
✔ greater focus,
✔ deeper connection to self and surroundings

These effects are backed by clinical research and large-scale reviews — making mindfulness and nature therapy both inspiring and evidence-based additions to wellbeing care.

Our Mission

To make mindfulness and nature-based therapeutic practice:

• Accessible

• Inspiring

• Evidence-based

• Community-focused

• Transformative

Supporting individuals and communities to live with greater awareness, connection, resilience, and wellbeing.