Why ‘Mangrove’ House?

In co-creating a counselling practice, Remona and Natasha knew they wanted to provide a safe space that embodied acceptance, nourishment, community and flexibility with the kind of permanence that embraces changing conditions.

Nature, in all its expressions, can be a generous source of inspiration and wonder, but it was the resilience of a particular ecosystem that offered such a rich sense of sustained connectedness that it could not be denied. And so, through language and metaphor, the concept of Mangrove House came to be.

Did you know Mangroves:

• At first glance may seem inaccessible or murky, but are in fact a place where life can thrive, above and below the surface
• Use clever adaptations to filter out salt at the root, allowing water to reach other parts of the plant
• Are nutrient-rich environments, offering essential nourishment to their inhabitants
• Offer a protective sanctuary, particularly for threatened species
• Are full of life, and are reliant on, and embracing of, diversity
• Are adaptable, responding to changing conditions around them
• Convert waste into energy, and absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
• Are an integral part of a larger system, contributing to the planet’s sustainability
• Their supportive network of roots stabilise the soil, protecting its community from harsh conditions, erosion and storms
• Make great places to explore
• Help humans to breathe.

And now you know more about the ‘place’ that inspired the name, you might better understand what it is Mangrove House hopes to offer its community: a safe harbour that provides the right conditions for growth for all to thrive.

Thank you for your curiosity in our name, we hope you enjoy the very special ‘place’ that is Mangrove House, in whatever way you need.