Programs

Equine Assisted Psychotherapy

Eagala-model therapy with a registered counsellor, an equine specialist and our horses, for individuals, couples and families.

A young person sitting quietly on the grass beside a resting horse
Length
1 hour
Format
Individual, couple or family
Who runs it
A registered counsellor and an equine specialist
Funding
Private, NDIS self-managed or plan-managed. Enquire for fees.

What happens in a session

Sessions take place in the paddock and round yard, always on the ground. Your counsellor and equine specialist set up a simple activity with the horses, then step back so you can approach it in your own way. Afterwards you talk about what happened and what it might mean in the rest of your life.

There is no riding and no horse experience is needed. The horses are free to respond however they choose, and that honest response is often where the insight comes from.

The Eagala model

Eagala is the internationally recognised standard for equine assisted psychotherapy. Every session includes a licensed mental health professional and a qualified equine specialist. The work is solution-focused and client-led: we believe you are the expert in your own life.

Your first visit

We start with a conversation about what you would like to change, walk you through how we keep everyone safe, and introduce you to the herd. The first session is gentle, unhurried and entirely at your pace.

Who it suits

  • Children, teenagers and adults
  • People living with anxiety, low mood or trauma
  • Families working through conflict or change
  • Neurodivergent people who find talk therapy hard going
  • Anyone who would rather do than sit and talk

What we can work on

  • Emotional regulation
  • Communication and relationships
  • Trust and healthy boundaries
  • Self-esteem and confidence
  • Grief, anger and big life changes

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Tell us a little about who the sessions are for and what you’re hoping for. We’ll call you back to talk it through, with no obligation.

0405 117 968