James Dickinson

“James speaks the truth—whether easy to hear or not. He challenges, uncovers, and heals. Why? Because everything he does is rooted in love. He gives people what they truly need, not just what they want.”

– Dean, Head of Treatment, The Kusnacht Practice, Switzerland

In 1994, I founded Chandos Therapy Centre, a refuge for those facing addiction and crisis. For 24 years, I mentored, guided, and fought for those in need. When Chandos closed in 2018, I faced my own reckoning—one that led to five years of deep personal reflection, renewal, and rewilding.

Now, I channel my experience into teaching, mentoring, and leading across multiple fields.

Rebuilding, Rewilding & Guiding Others:

Back on Track – A charity supporting those battling addiction, mental health issues, and homelessness.

Active Consideration - Organisational Consultancy which in the future will offer retreats and day packages for individuals & teams to build stronger connections with nature, themselves and each other at The Centre for Rewilding.

Outward Challenge, Inward Adventure – Transformational retreats blending nature, movement, and mindfulness.

Super Grafters – Ethical, light-touch building projects.

Criminal Justice Intervention Team – Providing supervision and insight.

Environmental Conservation – Leading rewilding projects with UWE at Old Sneed Park Nature Reserve.

Beyond the Mind – Rewilding Body & Spirit:

From Ironman training and black belt Taekwondo to wild swimming and barefoot hiking, I embrace the natural world as a source of healing. My passions include somatic movement, breathwork, martial arts, fasting, plant medicine, and biodiversity—all tools for deep, lasting transformation.

Above all, I believe in rewilding ourselves—breaking free from what limits us and returning to our natural strength, purpose, and connection.

Father, mentor, rescuer of four different Berts over 33 yrs. Always learning. Always evolving.