Equine Facilitated Learning & Psychotherapy with a Mindful Approach
My lifelong passion for horses has finally led me to fulfil my dream of becoming an Equine Facilitated Therapist.
My lifelong passion for horses has finally led me to fulfil my dream of becoming an Equine Facilitated Therapist.
At the heart of my practice is a unique and powerful combination:
Equine-Facilitated Therapy (EFL/EFP) underpinned by over 15 years of experience in mindfulness-based training and teaching.
This integrated approach allows clients to connect more deeply with themselves through the presence of horses, in a grounded, mindful way.
Healing in Partnership with Horses
Equine-Facilitated Learning (EFL) and Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy (EFP) are experiential, ground-based therapies. Held outdoors in a natural environment, sessions involve meaningful interaction with horses or ponies—through grooming, observation, or simply being in their calming presence.
Working alongside these intuitive animals, clients learn to notice and explore patterns in their emotions, behaviours and relationships. Horses respond authentically to our non-verbal communication, body language and energy, helping bring even unconscious emotional blocks into awareness—often more quickly than in traditional talk therapy.
Equine-Facilitated Therapy is suitable for individuals and groups of all ages.
Whether you’re seeking personal growth, emotional healing or a new way to engage with therapy, our work—alongside our incredible horses—offers something truly unique.
It can be used alongside traditional talk therapy or as a standalone therapeutic approach.
This work is especially supportive for those who find office-based therapy challenging or unhelpful.
There is no riding, all work is ground-based and no prior experience with horses is necessary.
We also offer one-off or occasional visits for people who just want to spend time in a calm space with our animals at the farm.
greater emotional regulation & resilience
enhanced self confidence & self esteem
impulse control & increased awareness
improved communication & relationship skills
better adaptability and stress tolerance
stronger connection to self and others
sense of calm, grounding & authenticity
Horses are incredibly attuned to their surroundings and to us humans.
As prey animals, they are experts in reading non-verbal cues and sensing the emotional state of those around them. Their responses are immediate, honest, and without judgement.
Horses live fully in the present—offering us a mirror into our own emotional world and inviting us to do the same.
When paired with a mindful therapeutic approach, the result is a deeply moving and often transformative experience. Clients are gently guided to notice their internal state, regulate their emotions, their responses, and relate more clearly to themselves and others.
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All sessions are led by a qualified EFP practitioner and take place in a safe, enclosed space such as a paddock or arena.
Clients engage in a range of activities with the horses—from simple observation and grooming to themed experiential exercises. Each session is tailored to individual needs and may explore:
There is no pressure to perform or achieve!
Horses respond to authenticity—not perfection—and their honest feedback helps clients access emotional clarity and build resilience in a calm and supportive way.
Non-verbal communication
Emotional awareness
Creative problem-solving
Assertiveness and boundaries
Mind-body connection through presence
This powerful, experiential approach has become much more than an extension of my counselling and mindfulness practice—it has become a calling.
Working outdoors, surrounded by nature and in the presence of horses, allows clients to connect with themselves on a deeper level. Horses have an extraordinary way of reflecting our truth back to us, gently revealing how we perceive, behave, and interact with the world. Supporting clients as they experience these moments of clarity is one of the greatest joys of my work.
My connection with horses is both personal and spiritual. Their sensitivity, intuition, and ability to sense what lies beneath the surface continually inspire me. I feel deeply committed to honouring their wisdom.
Educating people about the emotional and spiritual richness of horses is a core part of my mission, and I hope that through this work others can learn to see and respect them as the sentient, soulful beings they are.
Facilitating equine-assisted therapy workshops is something I truly love, and I’ve been fortunate to collaborate with organisations such as Bournemouth University, the British Blind Association, and Dragonfly. My journey has also included serving as Project Manager for a community project supporting residents and young adults with mental and physical learning disabilities—experiences that continue to shape my approach with compassion and humility.
Continuous growth is important to me, and I regularly deepen my practice through trainings with Linda Kohanov (Eponaquest), Sarah Urwin (Sirona), and Rosie Withey. I am currently studying for my Level 3 & 4 OCN Accredited Course in Equine Assisted Learning and am a proud member of HETI—Horses in Education and Therapy International.
This work brings together my passion, purpose, and spiritual connection to horses. My intention is to create a safe, soulful space where both humans and horses can be truly seen, heard, and honoured—and where healing and understanding can naturally unfold.
If you're curious about Yoga, Counselling and Equine-Facilitated Therapy in a peaceful, natural setting here in Dorset or want to explore how mindfulness can support your well-being, I’d love to hear from you.
No pressure, no expectations—just an open space to explore what’s possible.
Let’s take the first step – get in touch!
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