Guided By Nature is run by Caroline Schofield, artist, eco-psychology practitioner and eco-therapist. Her freelance work stems from a deep love of the natural world, fuelled by passion, purpose and a desire to be of service to life, people and planet.

In 2022 she qualified as an eco-psychology and nature-based practitioner over three years with the Natural Academy.

Eco-Psychology brings together psychology and ecology, focusing on the emotional relationship between humans and our wider ecological world. It sees human wellbeing and the restoration of our eco-systems as fundamentally intertwined and of equal importance.  

Caroline has over 20 years’ experience working in the mental health sector, as an arts facilitator and within education. Alongside this she has a nature-based arts practice exploring natural pigment as away to connect with place and more than human life.

She is open to collaboration with likeminded people and organisations who also believe in ecological regeneration, social equality, healing through creativity and system change.

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Checking out the studio space for this weekend's workshop, what a view! 💚 Looking forward to meeting the group for 'Creative in Nature' at @mulrannyarts
Two weeks into my month long residency in Mulranny, County Mayo. Starting off wildly excited, then got a bit tired, poorly and confused about what I was doing. Now really feeling into the groove and enjoying a combination of collecting and processing pigments, researching, documenting, wandering about and swimming with Buddy. Only just getting round to creating any kind of images, feels like the last piece of the puzzle and not wanting to rush it or perhaps consolidating is hard for me, probably both. Anyway living and working in a static caravan, being left mainly to my own devices, with a few choice opportunities to connect with like minded people in a wild place suits me just fine, very grateful to @mulrannyarts for the opportunity. #mulrannytourism #artsresidency #artstagram #artinspiration #artpigments #artnature #mulrannyarts
Experimenting with soil chromatography. It's actually a scientific process but wow I just love the image. It's part of my research to explore place through 'deep mapping' during my residency at @mulrannyarts This is from Salt Marsh soil. #artsresidency #earth #deepmapping #soil #saltmarsh #mulrannytourism
Great to get out and chat to a group of students from University of Galway visiting Mulranny Community futures with the climate connections group. Such an interesting multi displinary group all passionate about the natural world. Also got to hear from Helen McFadden about her research project here, lots of interesting reflections on community, heritage and land. Cheryl talked about her inspiration behind @mulrannyarts and I explained a bit about my role as artist in residence. #artsresidency #mulrannytourism #climateconnect #universityofgalway
What a joy to be out with Cheryl, the founder of @mulrannyarts. Her vision for this arts centre is just so inspiring, I am fortunate to be here on residency. Also we both get very excited about rocks and pigment, the spot she shared with me is just stunning. You can see here I have begun the magical process of turning rock into paint. 🧡 Looking forward to running the creativity in nature workshop here later this month. #mulrannytourism #artsresidency #natureandme #countymayo #mulrannyarts #artinspiration #artireland #pigment #artpigments #geology #geologyireland
Residency Reading; John Moriarty the Bog Shaman from Kerry, Irelands great mystic, philosopher and poet. Sean Lysaght, writing about Wild Nephin in the style of Nan Shepherd and the Cairngorms. And Tales of Mayo by Eamonn Henry. 💚

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Recent Testimonial

I enjoyed everything, it was jam packed with creativity. I have learnt techniques and hot use mediums. I also enjoyed getting out of my comfort zone, going with the flow and not overthinking the process. Splitting the course between the indoors and outdoors was a really nice touch. I really hope to come on one of your workshops again soon.

Jo, Intertidal Arts Workshop - Apr 2025

Professional Accreditations

  • City & Guilds - Level Four Delivering Adult Learning

  • City University London - MA Organisations & Social Change

  • Iron Mill College - Certificate in Counselling

  • Natural Academy - Advanced diploma - Eco-Psychology and Nature Based Practice

  • The Coaching Academy - Advanced Diploma in Personal Performance Coaching

  • University of Wales - Postgraduate Certificate SEN Specific Learning Difficulties

  • City of Bristol College - Level Four Delivering Adult Learning City & Guilds