Reel Healing

Finding Inspiration in Every Cast

What is Reel Healing?

REEL Healing is Primal Mentality CIC’s flagship angling and wellbeing project. It combines the therapeutic power of fishing, time in nature, and community connection to support mental health and personal growth.

Since launching, Reel Healing has grown from small group sessions to a thriving community programme, now delivering:

After-school angling and wellbeing clubs
Summer holiday fishing programmes for children and young people
Adult angling wellbeing sessions
Environmental lake clean-ups and conservation activities
Youth carp competitions and celebration events
Inclusive sessions for schools, community groups, and SEND providers

We provide a safe, supportive space for people of all ages and abilities to build confidence, reduce isolation, learn new skills, and improve their mental wellbeing through angling.

Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, loneliness, or simply need a break from everyday pressures—Reel Healing welcomes you.

💬 What We Offer

✅ Group Fishing Sessions – Relaxed, inclusive meet-ups guided by experienced instructors.
✅ Adult Angling Sessions for People with Learning Disabilities – Gentle, supported sessions designed to build confidence, independence, and connection through fishing.
✅ 1-to-1 Support – Personal wellbeing check-ins and tailored guidance.
✅ After-School Programmes – Weekly angling clubs for children and young people.
✅ Holiday Clubs – Fun and safe fishing activities during school breaks.
✅ Youth Competitions – Carp matches that encourage teamwork, resilience, and achievement.
✅ Environmental Projects – Lake clean-ups and conservation activities that give back to nature.
✅ Skill Sharing – Learn angling basics and outdoor skills at your own pace.
✅ Mindfulness in Nature – Every session includes grounding tools to manage stress.
✅ WhatsApp Support Group – Stay connected between sessions for encouragement and peer support.

Why Fishing?

Fishing offers stillness, patience, and purpose. It’s a calming, mindful activity that allows people to slow down, reconnect with nature — and with themselves. Research shows that spending time outdoors and near water helps to:

Reduce stress
😊 Lift mood
💪 Improve long-term wellbeing

At Primal Mentality CIC, we see fishing as more than just a hobby — it’s a form of natural therapy. It provides a safe, non-pressured way for people of all ages and abilities to experience these benefits while learning new skills.
Through each cast and quiet moment by the water, participants develop discipline, focus, and resilience, along with a deeper sense of peace and connection to the world around them.

Fishing provides an accessible, non-pressured way to experience these benefits, while also teaching discipline, focus, and resilience.

We specialise in delivering engaging, structured fishing sessions for children and adults aged 7+, including those with additional or learning needs.

We work in partnership with:

🏫 Schools (mainstream and alternative provision)
👥 Community groups and youth services
👨‍👩‍👧 Families and SEND providers

Our sessions are inclusive and adaptable, supporting individuals with:

Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
ADHD
Learning disabilities
Anxiety, trauma, or emotional/behavioural difficulties
Communication or learning needs

Through fishing and nature, participants develop:

🎯 Emotional regulation
💪 Resilience
🤝 Social skills
🌱 Confidence

All while enjoying something new in a calm, supportive setting.

✅ Enhanced DBS checked
✅ Public Liability Insurance
✅ Qualified Angling and Mental Wellbeing Coach

👉 If you’re interested in our tailored angling sessions, get in touch with us today.

Who We Support

At Reel Healing, we welcome people of all ages and abilities into a safe, supportive environment where fishing and nature nurture wellbeing.

We support:

Children & Young People (7+) – structured, inclusive sessions designed for all abilities
Beginners & Experienced Anglers – whether it’s your first cast or your hundredth
Adults with Learning Disabilities – gentle, supported angling sessions that build confidence, connection, and independence
Individuals experiencing challenges – including isolation, poor mental health, or recovery
Referrals – from schools, community groups, health services, or self-referrals

✨ No equipment or prior experience is needed — we provide everything.

Get Involved

Want to experience the benefits of fishing for mental health?

👉 Join a Reel Healing session today
👉 Partner with us for community programmes

Together, we can cast a line towards better wellbeing.