What is Equine Assisted Counselling?

This framework allows for specific details within interactions to be observed and therapeutic areas of focus identified through observable behavioural patterns.

Clients learn by participating in therapeutically structured activities. These coordinated interactions encourage engagement, exploration and enlightenment. Positive change can constructively occur while translating new insights into action.

The counselling team guides the session according to the client’s process. The guided activity provides an opportunity for behaviour to be expressed. The counselling team is then able to explore the process, where the client links behaviour and patterns back to their own life.

Skilled in traditional aspects of counselling with the ability to think on different logical levels. Develop metaphorical thinking within the client, use symbolic actions as a link to individual’s experiences and provide a space of emotional safety. 

Observe horse behaviour and observe how much the client can gain from a session. Provide scientifically observed behavioural patterns of the horse to the mental health specialist and provide a space of physical safety.

Provide congruent, immediate feedback to the counselling team and client through immediate and honest reactional behaviour.