Vernon Hutter

I’m a Psychotherapist and Nature based Therapist, with a passion for mother nature.

I love keeping fit by swimming in the sea and walking over the beaches, valleys and Moorlands with my collie.

Online Relationship Therapist at Regain Relationship Therapy (2023 – Present)

Online Psychotherapist at BetterHelp (2022 – Present)

Nature Based Therapy Provider at WildSpirit Well-Being (Present)

Nature Based Therapy for people with mental health issues. Outdoor group and one to one therapy for people suffering with anxiety and depression.

Author at Self

Spirit of the Earth. A Creative Journey into the Soul of Mother Nature.

Garden Landscaper at Shamrock Garden and Landscaping

General garden landscaping. Rethinking, redesigning and rewilding gardens.

Campsite Warden and Activities Assistant at Southwest Lakes, Wimbleball

• Attending the campground and doing the bookings
• Hedge cutting, strimming and mowing the grass
• Helping on the water with the water sports

Landscaper at Town and Country landscaping (2015 – 2016)

Helping with light landscaping; gardening and outdoor maintenance.

Ecotherapist at Sharpham Trust (2012 – 2012)

Working with disadvantaged young people in the great outdoors. Facilitating them to find their autonomy through nature.

• Walking
• Canoeing
• Conservation
• Group work
• Yurt building
• Metaphoric journey

Counsellor (Self employed) at Employee Assistance Resource (2012 – 2014)

Employment on an ad hoc basis.

• Receipt of telephone or email referrals from a central office for individuals, couples and groups
• Critical incident de-briefing sessions for public services
• Completing and maintaining accurate client records
• Adhering to policies and code of conducts

Foster Carer at Families First (2005 – 2012)

Fostered children and young adults on short term placements on a 1:1 basis.

• Working with the young people to improve social and life skills
• Empowering self-esteem and providing emotional support
• Attending inter-agency meetings
• Fulfilment of assessments during the temporary placement
• Recommendations and creation of support a care plans
• Maintaining accurate and up to date records

Mentor at Youth Offending Team (2004 – 2007)

Working with young people aged 16 to 21 on a 1 to 1 basis, gaining a trusting professional relationship, mentoring and assisting them with housing, finance and life skills. Specialised in working with young people and adults with significant behavioural issues.

• Acting as an advocate
• Accompanying them as an appropriate adult to meetings with police, probation service and drugs and alcohol services
• Mentorship advice to other colleagues
• Mediator and trainer
• Attending Inter agency meetings to formulate a manageable way forward for each individual

Criminal Justice Addiction Counsellor at Addaction & Probation Partnership at HMP Exeter (2004 – 2006)

C.A.R.A.T. Team (counselling, assessment, referral, and through care).

• Counselling (creative and integrative therapy) assessment
• Referral of rehabilitating prisoners through the prison system and preparation for their return back into society
• Negotiation and co-operation with Multi agencies in this process
• Facilitation of group therapy sessions for offenders in house and receipt of arrest referrals
• Facilitating independent living and ensure the client has awareness of all support available to them

Counsellor at South Hams Arrest Referral Project (2004 – 2006)

In conjunction with Probation and Police Services.

• Counselling, assessing, referring, working alongside other inter agencies
• Helping, advising and teaching individuals, groups and communities to manage the effects of drug and alcohol misuse

Counsellor (Self Employed) at Newton Abbot Anti-Social Behaviour Team (2004 – 2006)

Anger Management and Assertive Training with prolific offenders.

Outreach Worker/Counsellor at Headway Devon, Acorn Centre (2000 – 2004)

• Domiciliary visits to client's homes and facilitating their autonomy and enabling them to cope with everyday living following traumatic brain injury
• Counselling clients with mental health problems on a one to one basis
• Mentoring and advising clients on a theoretical level
• Promotion and understanding of appropriate behaviour
• Rehabilitation using the biopsychosocial model of health

Assistant Care Co-Ordinator at Headway Devon, Acorn Centre (2000 – 2004)

• Management of rehabilitation centres in Crediton and Tiverton, Devon
• Organisation of activity workshops and trips out
• Advising clients on issues such as housing, benefits, assisted living and working with the families affected by brain injury

Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling in Counselling (2001-09 – 2003-06)

Certificate in Mindfulness Rooted Ecotherapy in Ecotherapy – Roots and Wings

Transactional Analysis '101' Certificate in Transactional Analysis (2002-06 – 2002-06)

Skills to Foster in Foster Care (2006 – 2006)

Life Coaching '101' in Life Coaching (2005-03)

Counselling RSA Certificate in Counselling (2000-09 – 2001-06)

Introduction to Counselling in Counselling (2000-09 – 2001-06)

Shamanic Ecotherapy Certificate in Ecotherapy (2019 – 2019)