Tracy Sweeny-Ward

Talking Tails Animal Assisted Therapy & Psychiatry

Description of Services Offered

• • Animal assisted psychotherapy
  • Corporate visits
  • Post-graduate training in various treatment modalities, including: Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Mentalization Based Treatment (MBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Circle of Security and Animal Assisted Psychotherapy. Ability to offer support and interventions for various mental health difficulties.

Description of Services Offered

• • • Animal Assisted psychotherapy
    • Child & Youth Mental Health
    • Younger adult
    • Risk Assessment with appropriate intervention
    • Goal orientated interventions

Location –  Samford Valley, QLD 4520

Fam Charko

I offer Equine & Nature Assisted Learning, including the Horse Wisdom Program and ongoing sessions for Mullum Road Clinics in Panton Hill, as well as Melbourne Equine Therapy & Creativity in Seville, for participants over 10 years of age. I work with people from all walks of life, including those with trauma and a variety of life challenges, provide safe spaces for the LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse communities, and work in a neurodiversity-affirming way. Currently a counsellor in training, I expect to qualify in late 2024.

Specialties: Equine & Nature Assisted Learning, Biology (MSc sp. Ecology), LGBTIQA+ and gender diversity, Neurodivergence.

Seville (Mon & Wed), Panton Hill (Thurs & Fri)
stonehorse.eal@gmail.com
melbourneequinetherapy.com
Instagram @famcharko

 

Lucy Balfour
L & P Equine
EAAPI model EAP Practitioner
Equine Assisted and Nature Assisted Therapy

Services Offered: Nature Assisted Therapy around the unique areas of the ACT, or at clientele desired locations. Equine Assisted Therapy in Majura ACT. Groundwork Training and Coaching around the Canberra and NSW surrounding regions.

Location: Canberra ACT
Phone: 0410 331 800
Email: lucybalfour@lpequineservices.com.au
Website: L & P Equine | Holistic Equine Services in ACT and Surrounding Regions (lpequineservices.com.au)

Meg Kirby
EAAPI Founder, Senior Trainer
EAP Equine Assisted Psychotherapist
The Equine & Animal Assisted Psychotherapy Institute
Psychotherapist
Mental Health Social Worker

Works with individuals, children/adolescents, couples, groups, supervision/training, corporate/organisational teams. Works with her family herd of 12 horses supporting client’s awareness and growth.

Daylesford, Victoria
admin@equinepsychotherapy.net.au

 

Noel Haarburger
EAAPI Senior Trainer
EAAPI Model EAP Practitioner
The Equine & Animal Assisted Psychotherapy Institute
Equine Psychotherapist and Equine Psychotherapy Trainer
Psychologist

Works with mental, personal, relationship and spiritual growth with individuals, couples, adolescents. Specialises in working with Trauma.
Works with his family herd of 9 horses supporting client’s growth and change.

Daylesford, Victoria
0428 951 498

 

Leanne Winter
EAP Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
Clinical Psychologist – registered with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Association (Aphra) and the Australian Psychological Society (APS).
Medicare rebates available.

Sees children, adolescents, adults and groups. Individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder and disability are most welcome.
Works with both a mini pony herd and larger horses.

Mullum Road Clinic, 67 Mullum Mullum Road, Ringwood Vic 3134
03 9879 5876
www.mullumroadpsychologists.com.au

 

Stephanie Milburn
EAAPI Model EAP Practitioner
Bachelor in Psychological Studies, Masters of Counselling specialising in children and adolescents.
Qualified Horse Safety Australia Riding Instructor.

Melbourne Equine Assisted Counselling works with individuals, couples, and groups offering sessions for children, teens and adults.
Steph is passionate about helping others on their journey of self discovery, working with a small herd of horses, to support social and emotional awareness through a mindfulness based program.
Steph has experience working with both children and adults but has a particular interest in prevention programs for primary school aged children.

Cranbourne South, Victoria.
0434 437 637
equineassistedcounselling@hotmail.com
www.melbourneequineassistedcounselling.com.au
facebook.com/MelbourneEquineAssistedCounselling

 

Dr Traci Coventry
EAAPI Model EAP Practitioner
Clinical Psychologist
BA (Hons.); BBSC. (Hons.); Gr. Dip Psych; DPsych (Clinical, Child and Family).
MAPS, MAPS Clinical College.

Specialising in child and family therapy, anxiety and depression, autism spectrum disorders and relationship work.

Epona Brae, Upper Beaconsfield, Victoria.
0402 050 317
coventrypsych.com.au
Facebook Coventry Psychology at Epona Brae
Instagram @drtracicoventry

 

Suzanne Lee
EAAPI Model EAP & AAP Practitioner
Registered Professional Counsellor (ACA)
Certified Mental Health 1 st Aider
Advanced Training in Trauma and Attachment (EAAPI)
Advanced Training in Anxiety & Depression (EAAPI)
Level 1 & Level 2 training with International Institute for Animal Assisted Play Therapy Animal ™
Interplay – Play Therapy Australia, registered Humanistic Play Therapist, Interplay Therapist and Senior Facilitator

Suzanne lives and works on her beautiful farm in Catani with her family, and is a qualified and
Registered Counsellor, Equine and Animal Assisted Psychotherapist and an Interplay – Play Therapy
Australia Therapist in training.
Suzanne provides equine and animal assisted therapy to individuals and families of all ages on her
90-acre property, home to a wonderful team of unique animals including horses, cats, birds, goats,
sheep and cows.  Suzanne is passionate about working with people from all walks of life with varying challenges,
working with children, teens and adults and has a particular passion for working with Autistic
children and a wide range of disabilities.

Catani, 3981
0421 343 745
cardiniaequineassistedcounselling@outlook.com
cardiniaequineassistedcounselling.com.au

 

Alana Browne
EAAPI Model EAP Practitioner
Psychologist, BPsySc (Hons)
Open Paddock Equine Assisted Psychology

Alana is a member of the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc (AAPI), registered with the Australian Heath Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and is a provider of Psychology services with Medicare.

Alongside her herd of horses, she works with adolescents and adults with a variety of mental health concerns including, but not limited to, trauma, depression, anxiety and other mood disorders, suicidality, self-harming behaviours, personality disorders, addiction, eating issues, and offending behaviour. Alana works Monday’s, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays and sessions are offered during school/ business hours.

Labertouche, Victoria
0426 198 835
openpaddockpsychology@gmail.com
www.openpaddock.com.au

 

Sophie Lord
EAAPI Model EAP Practitioner
Diploma & M.A. Psychotherapy and Social Studies (certified by UKCP), Certificate IV in AOD, Mindfulness & Meditation Facilitator.

I offer a safe environment with my two beautiful horses to explore emotional issues, self awareness, and relationship patterns. I have worked with teenage and adult clients experiencing, depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, PTSD, suicidal ideation, self harm, and domestic and family violence.
Somerville, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, 3912

Victoria
0452 420 277
sophielord@hotmail.com
www.sophielordwellbeing.com.au
www.facebook.com/horse4healing

 

Jane Hall
EAAPI model EAP Practitioner
Clinical Counsellor
M.Couns (Monash Uni), M.Edu-Wellbeing (Melbourne Uni) , Dip.Ed, B.Sc(Ag)

I am a Clinical Counsellor specialising in Trauma therapy. I am trained in various therapeutic modalities such as EMDR, CBT, ACT and MCBT therapy. I offer support to those who have experienced or been exposed to traumatic events. I am passionate about supporting individuals and families who are neurodiverse, including ASD and ADHD, those who have anxiety, depression, school refusal or have general and high-risk behavioural concerns. I am experienced in and enjoy working with a diverse range and age of  individuals and groups in both traditional room-based environments or outside with the horses. I look forward to meeting you.

The Wellbeing Paddock
C/- Marcus Oldham College

Waurn Ponds
0417 765 366
info@thewellbeingpaddock.com.au
www.thewellbeingpaddock.com.au

 

Sophie Hosking
EAAPI model EAP Practitioner
Bachelor in Psychology, Graduate Diploma in Primary Education, Advanced Clinical Training in Contemporary Gestalt Therapy.

Nature Nurture Therapy supports children, adolescence and adults. Offering room based gestalt therapy, Equine and Animal Assisted Psychotherapy and Equine Assisted Corporate and private group Workshops. Located on the Mornington Peninsula. Welcomes self managed and plan managed NDIS clients.

Nature Nurture Therapy, 600 Dunns Creek Road, Dromana 3936 VIC
0418 713 423
sophie@naturenurturetherapy.com.au
www.naturenurturetherapy.com.au

 

Larissa Judd
Gippsland Equine – Counselling & Psychotherapy
Bachelor of Education Deakin University, Graduate Diploma in Counselling from the Australian College of Psychology, Reiki I & II
Advanced EAAPI study includes:
‘Trauma and working with the brain, body and whole person’, ‘Working with Children and Adolescents’

Based in South Gippsland, just a short drive from Melbourne’s Eastern suburbs Larissa works with her herd of 10 sentient beings working with individuals, couples and groups. Larissa supports individuals to move through life with more ease and grace through learning about emotional regulation and awareness.

Larissa has a particular interest in grief support. Our Mindful Riding program offers a safe environment in which to explore personal growth with your own equine partner for nervous riders or those seeking to get back in the saddle after an incident.

Residential Programs are now available, Accommodation Options on-site or nearby
Equi-Sentient Retreats
Kyhala Mi Healing Sessions

NB. Our premises includes an all-weather facility (ensuring no interruptions in treatment plans)

0428 768 916
enquire@gippslandequine.com
www.gippslandequine.com
facebook.com/gippslandequine

 

Dr Esma Kurt
EAAPI Model EAP Practitioner

Esma provides Psychological Therapy and Assessment for adults and children/adolescents. Esma’s specialties are dealing with trauma, anxiety/depression, developmental disorders using EMDR, psychodynamic therapy, IPT and coaching.

Northern Suburbs, Hume, Victoria.
03 9052 4431
info@mindcareconsulting.com.au
www.mindcareconsulting.com.au

 

Lisa Coffey
EAAPI Model EAP Practitioner
DipCouns, BSc (hons) Eq Sci, GDip Psych
Professional development Certificate in Adolescent Counselling (Monash Uni)

Working with retired racehorses on the Mornington Peninsula Lisa works with adults and children with a broad spectrum of challenges including anxiety and depression, ASD and relationship issues.

www.racinghearts.com.au
Facebook Racing Hearts Therapy
instagram.com/racing_hearts_therapy

 

Dr. Meredith Brown
EAAPI Model EAP Practitioner
Clinical Psychologist BA (Honors) DPsych (Clinical) MACPA PsyBA

Do you feel overwhelmed or distressed by your emotions? Are you feeling disconnected, alone or lost? Perhaps you always doubt yourself or you have lost your self-confidence. Or maybe you feel like you can’t move on from the losses or difficulties in your past and relationships always feel difficult to navigate. Clients who come to Yarra Valley Equine Assisted Psychology want to manage uncomfortable or distressing emotions in different ways. Meredith helps her clients increase their awareness and understanding of themselves so they can build a greater acceptance of who they are and the situations they face in life. Clients also want to improve their relationships and the way they set boundaries, so they can feel greater trust and connection with others. Meredith also works with clients who are looking for greater meaning, contentment and calm in their lives. Meredith provides individual Equine Assisted Psychotherapy to adults over the age of 18.

0409 965 731
drmeredithbrownpsychologist@gmail.com
www.yveap.com.au
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Kelly Murphy
The Australia Centre of Trauma and Wellness
EAAPI Certified EAP

Kelly provides Counselling services that include Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, working with clients who may be experiencing difficulties with emotional regulation, anxiety, depression and/or experienced psychological trauma.

Specialties include supporting people with emotional dysregulation, and people who have experienced trauma and adversity.

540 Bald Hill Road, Pakenham VIC 3810
0477 724 833
admin@traumaandwellness.com
www.traumaandwellness.com
Facebook The Australian Centre of Trauma and Wellness

 

Imogen Tutton
Lake Farm Therapy
EAAPI Certified EAP
BA/LLB, MA, GradDipPsych, GradDipPsychAdvd, Assoc-APS

Imogen offers equine assisted psychotherapy for teens & adults (individual or group). Imogen is a provisional psychologist and currently completing her Master of Professional Psychology. She is a long-time volunteer with Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia PANDA and supports young families throughout the challenging perinatal period. Her practice is flexible & responsive to the needs of the client, with a particular interest in the perinatal period, the challenges of adolescence and trauma. She is the mother of two lovely young humans, her animals Larry, Copper, Tarzi, Maci & Benny and the abundant wildlife on her beautiful property.

Mornington Peninsula, Victoria
0477 407 090
imogen@lakefarmtherapy.com
www.lakefarmtherapy.com
Facebook @lakefarmtherapy
Instagram @lake_farm_therapy

 

Tennille Porter
EAAPI Certified EAP
General Psychologist
Bachelor psychological science (Hons.)
Masters professional psychology

Dare to Dream Psychology offers psychological intervention in a natural setting facilitated by horses and farm animals. Tennille works with individuals and groups of children, adolescents and adults. Tennille has a passion for client centred work and supporting people to build their self-awareness, self-regulation and access to choice.

Healesville, Victoria
0490 024 149
daretodreampsychology@gmail.com
Facebook @daretodreampsych

 

Andrea Crabtree
EAAPI Certified EAP
EAAPI Advanced Training in Anxiety and Depression
Certified in Equine Assisted Learning with Equine Connections – The Academy of Equine Assisted Learning
Bachelor of Social Work, Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Laws
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
Graduate Certificate in Professional Education and Training

Andrea is a social worker, registered with the Australian Association of Social Workers, and a professional education trainer who has many years’ experience supporting and empowering individuals and groups to build healthy relationships and live life in a way that is most meaningful for them.

Andrea is trained in psychotherapy and certified through The Equine & Animal Assisted Psychotherapy Institute. She has also undertaken advanced training in anxiety and depression. Andrea is certified in Equine Assisted Learning through Equine Connection–The Academy of Equine Assisted Learning.

Andrea supports clients in areas including anxiety, depression, PTSD, attachment and relationship challenges, learning difficulties, self-awareness and stress regulation.

Andrea is passionate about providing a safe, non-judgmental space for children, adolescents and adults, including NDIS participants, to heal and grow through genuine connections and relationship. The horses provide an impactful presence as people explore and heal important elements of their lives.

Andrea has a life-long love of horses and has always recognised their ability to make people feel ‘better’ simply by being with them. For over 25 years, Andrea held the dream of bringing horses and people together for mutual benefit, and hence, The Horse’s Heartbeat was born.

Little River, Victoria
0413 335 614
info@thehorsesheartbeat.com
facebook.com/TheHorsesHeartbeat
instagram.com/thehorsesheartbeat
www.thehorsesheartbeat.com
linkedin.com/company/the-horse-s-heartbeat

 

Josie Reilly
EAAPI Certified EAP
Paddock Talk

Josie has trained as an Equine Assisted Psychotherapist with The Equine & Animal Assisted Psychotherapy Institute.

Josie has completed a diploma in counselling and has had many years of experience in helping people with a variety of issues.

She has trained and worked as a complex mental health support worker and understands the need for extra support for people suffering from mental illness.

With a passion for human potential, Josie and her equine co-facilitators Bonnie, Polly, Benji and Henry, help participants heal and become empowered while assisting in emotional regulation and much more, through experience-based learning and therapy along with talk therapy.

At Paddock Talk we welcome all ages and presenting issues.

Josie is also a certified Crisis Support worker for LifeLine Direct Victoria, and values her work there to be able to listen, encourage and help ‘Help seekers’ through times of distress.
During her work at Paddock Talk Josie draws on her experience in deescalation and suicide Ideation support.

Paddock Talk offers experiences with Horses and nature, in a non-judgemental and emotionally safe environment.

Wallington, Victoria
josie@paddocktalk.com.au
instagram.com/paddock.talk
paddocktalk.com.au

 

Rachael Paterson
Wallington Park Equestrian Centre
EAAPI Certified EAP
EAAPI Advanced Training in Trauma and Attachment
EquiHuman Mental Health – Equine Assisted Therapy Services
Registered Psychiatric Nurse – Bachelor of Nursing
Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology)
Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing Practice

Rachael is a mental health nurse, registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), with several years of experience working within the public mental health field.

Rachael offers Equine Assisted Therapy Services to children, adolescents and adults at Wallington Park Equestrian Centre, on the Bellarine Peninsula, working alongside Wallington Park’s herd of approximately 25 horses to support individualised learning and therapeutic goal achievement, and mental health and well-being.

Rachael is passionate about mental health, in particular about trauma-informed practice, incorporating a trauma sensitive approach to service provision. Rachael is committed to ongoing professional development to ensure service provision aligns with contemporary research and best practice. Rachael has undertaken advanced training in trauma and attachment through The Equine & Animal Assisted Psychotherapy Institute, and is affiliated with Wonderkind and Co, a therapeutic consultancy team dedicated to offering specialist trauma-informed services to the Greater Geelong community.

1625 Bellarine Hwy, Wallington 3221
0468 711 338
rachael@equihumanmentalhealth.com.au
equihumanmentalhealth.com.au
facebook.com/equihumanmentalhealth

 

Gillian Buchan
Cuddy Brae
EAAPI Certified EAP
Metal Health Nurse

I offer 20 years experience as a mental health nurse combined with equine assisted psychotherapy training. I am passionate about providing a holistic approach to your mental wellbeing. Working with a trauma informed background, bringing horses, nature and emotional regulation together to help guide you towards wellness. I have a small herd of ponies nestled in the trees, within the Dandenong Ranges.

Ferny Creek, Dandenong Ranges
0404 848 802
gillian@cuddybrae.com.au
instagram.com/cuddybraeequineassistedtherapy
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089017213256

 

Cyndie Fox
Walking with Horses Equine Assisted Therapy
EAAPI Certified EAP
Social Worker / Mental Health Clinician – Registered with the Australian
Association of Social Workers

Together with our beautiful Equine Partners we offer a safe, relaxed, and calm space in a rural setting to explore new ways to tackle life’s challenges. Sessions can be outdoors with our Equine Partners or indoor one on one counselling sessions, specific to your personal needs and therapeutic goals.

At Walking with Horses we provide support to people who are either experiencing grief and loss, living with mental health challenges, are living with ADHD, ASD, have been diagnosed with Dementia, or a person who is in a caring role.

With more than 25 years experience working in mental health, disability services, carer services and aged services we provide a holistic, inclusive and therapeutic approach that is both supportive and non-judgemental.

Mildura
0447 318 999
walkingwithhorses21@gmail.com

 

Fiona Bennett
You Yangs Equine
EAAPI Certified EAP

Introducing You Yangs Equine, a place where connection and compassion combine. At You Yangs Equine, we are dedicated to working with horses and people to harness the incredible power of horses to heal, uplift and inspire individuals. Fiona, our founder, has extensive experience in community development, education, health promotion, women’s leadership in sport, inclusion, and diversity which forms the backbone of our approach.

Fiona is currently completing a Diploma of Counselling, enhancing her qualifications and enabling her to provide comprehensive support to all.

We pride our work on our exceptional herd of six horses, each a unique creation of colour, breed, and size. They form the heart of our work, creating a harmonious connection with our clients. Nestled on our sprawling property, we offer abundant space for clients to immerse themselves in nature and embrace the healing presence of our beloved herd.

Join us at You Yangs Equine, where the warmth of our team and the serenity of our surroundings will welcome you with open arms.

Lara
0431 102 197
fiona@youyangsequine.com
instagram.com/youyangsequine
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087192982708

 

Michelle Brooks
Edenhope Integrated Psychotherapy
EAAPI Certified EAP
Certified Practicing Counsellor (PACFA)
Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy (GDCAP)
Advanced Training in working with Children and Adolescents EAAPI
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training

Michelle works with children, adolescents and adults experiencing challenges with anxiety, self-worth, eating disorders, depression and grief. She specializes in supporting clients navigate the effects of trauma or distressing experiences. Michelle also works with school, community and corporate groups.

Michelle works with her herd of larger and miniature horses on her 18 acre farm in Gembrook

Gembrook
michelle@edenhopepsychotherapy.au
edenhopepsychotherapy.au
facebook.com/EdenhopePsychotherapy

 

Francesca Varney

The Horse Within
EAAPI Certified EAP

Embark on an inner journey guided by the wisdom of the horse by taking part in equine assisted counselling & experiential learning at The Horse Within.

We offer counselling and coaching services to children and adults and include our herd of six horses, in a human- and horse-centred approach. The horses become guides, teachers and co-facilitators in the therapeutic process whilst the beautiful natural environment promotes mental and physical health.

Loch, South Gippsland
0433 764 078
info@thehorsewithin.com.au
www.thehorsewithin.com.au
Facebook The_Horse_Within
instagram.com/The_Horse_Within

 

Freya Maberly
Freya’s Farm Animal Assisted Therapy

EAP for individuals, couples, families and groups. Children, Adults and Seniors.
Specialities: Trauma, Family Violence Recovery, Nurodiversity .

Nr Ballarat, VIC
0434 585317
freyas.farm.info@gmail.com
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Facebook: Freya’s Farm

 

Margot Smith
Pegasus Inner Wellbeing
EAAPI Model EAP Practitioner
Registered Professional Counsellor (ACA)
Registered Yoga and Meditation Teacher

Client growth and change is supported through the lens of trauma informed care and is available for individuals, groups, adults, children and teens.

The inclusion of nature and the family herd of horses assists with the exploration of mental, emotional, relationship and spiritual needs.

Experiential learning is enhanced through integrating Yoga and Mindfulness based techniques and assists with emotional regulation, stress reduction and interoception awareness.

Donington Farm is located 30 mins south of Albury / Wodonga, (8kms from Beechworth Victoria)

info@pegasusinnerwellbring.com.au
www.pegasusinnerwellbeing.com.au
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Katie Murray
‘Indigo Holistic Wellness’
EAAPI Model EAP Practitioner
BHlthSci, GDipCouns, MCouns&PT (complete Dec 2024)

PACFA Reg.Certified Practising 30890 

Katie offers personal development & therapeutic equine assisted sessions with her herd of three horses in the beautiful north east Victoria. She is passionate about providing social and emotional learning for children and youth, and supporting all participants towards increased awareness, development and integration, leading to greater choices, empowerment and fulfillment in their lives.

Beechworth, North East Victoria
0404 877 787
indigohorsewisdom@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/indigohorsewisdom

 

​Alix Basham
EAAPI Trained EAP Practitioner

I am a qualified and registered counsellor and offer EAP sessions from my property with my herd of three horses. I had such profound personal transformation and grounding in myself through the training to be an EAAPI practitioner and I am thrilled with the opportunity to share this modality with others. I resonate the most with young and neurodiverse people as this where I can bring my personal and previous professional experiences.

Location: Ballarat
Phone: 0447 788 209
Email: alix.basham@gmail.com
Socials: ‘Alix Basham Counsellor’ on both Facebook and Instagram

 

 

Danielle Gibbins
EAAPI Model EAP Practitioner
Diploma of Counselling (ACA Registered)

My practice is called Heart Held Journey.
Services: EAL, EAP, reiki and room-based counselling
Specialities: Kids and teens, people with neurodiversity, professional development clients

Location: Moolap, VIC
Phone: 0419 599 346
Email: heartheldjourney@gmail.com
Website: currently in production!
Instagram: heart.held.journey

Valence Williams

EAAPI Model EAL Practitioner

Horsemanship Coach
Meditation Teacher

Clinics, private and online coaching.

0410 606 460
facebook.com/ValenceWilliams.SHR/

Jo Ellison
Mindful Horse
EAAPI Model EAL Practitioner

Mindful Horse is located in the beautiful East Gippsland town of a Metung, situated within the heart of the Gippsland Lakes system. My herd of horses and I offer programs/ sessions that support people to reconnect with their deeper nature, true power and wellbeing. Sessions are suitable for children, adolescents and adults and can be specifically tailored for individuals, couples, families or small groups.

Metung, Victoria
0407 280 978
infomindfulhorse@gmail.com
www.mindfulhorse.com.au
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Michelle Quinn
EAAPI Model EAL Practitioner

Bowen Therapy Practitioner for Horses and Humans
Provides a holistic approach to wellbeing through EAL and Bowen therapy
Works with her herd of horses to provide self awareness, connection and relationship for spiritual and personal development.

Cohuna, Victoria.
03 5455 9273 or 0428 559 202
pmquinn@activ8.net.au

Lynn Exton
EAAPI Model EAL Practitioner / Advanced Practitioner
Counsellor, Clinical Hypnotherapist, NLP Practitioner, Natural Therapist
RN, RM, BHSc, MPHCEquine Assisted Practitioner at Epona Awakenings

As a registered nurse I have worked in the Mental Health and Drug & Alcohol fields for many years, including 14 years experience working with “high risk” young people who have complex needs related to their trauma, mental health and/or substance use.

I also have 26 years experience as a Natural Therapist specialising in Mental Health.
I work with my herd of three horses to provide services to support children, adolescents and adults to increase their self-awareness and social & emotional skills for personal development, healing, relationships, team building and leadership development.

Programs are designed for individuals and groups.
I have a special interest in working with First Responders/Health Professionals who are experiencing Compassion Fatigue, Vicarious Trauma or PTSD.

Ballarat, Victoria
0417 055 105
info@epona-awakenings.com.au

Tama Green
EAAPI Model EAL Practitioner

Participants can attend a one to three day Nature based Equine Enhanced Wellness Retreat. By day, Participants spend time out in nature, surrounded by horses, and at night, sleep in beautiful bell tents, glamping style. Our herd are trained therapy horses which means that they have been assessed and trained where necessary to ensure safety and well-being around them. The horses will, both challenge and support participants as they move through the Camp Program, each session learning something about themselves and something about horses. Support workers are welcome to accompany Participants.

Prior horse experience is not necessary.
‘I am trained in an equine assisted psychotherapy model (at The Equine & Animal Assisted Psychotherapy Institute), which means that I can work safely with people from all backgrounds, including trauma and mental health challenges. Through experiential activities with horses, I am able to support significant change, growth, and development. The benefit is that participants enjoy the work and become engaged and connected in the change process.’ Tama Green – Principal Practitioner

Attendees find these camps incredibly enjoyable and rewarding. As well as having a lot of fun and learning a lot about horses (I could talk all day about horses), we are working at a deeper level of psycho-social development and change at the same time. The horses and I simply support Attendees’ personal development and change process and allow them to come up with their own solutions.

Goongerah, VIC
0450 816 512
www.equinefusion.net
facebook.com/EquineFusionHorsePrograms

Rachael Gibson
EAAPI Model EAL Practitioner

I provide a holistic approach to wellbeing through my work with horses and often combine other energy balancing techniques and therapies such as reiki, reflexology, guided visualisations and energy work.

I have been in private practice for over 10 years in helping people come back into balance and in 2017 trained with the EAAPI to incorporate horse wisdom into my toolbox of modalities.

A unique experience I have created is a 45 minute equine assisted learning session with the horses, followed by a 45 minute healing session on a massage table outside in a beautiful garden setting with the horses still present. In the winter months the healing session moves into my treatment room inside, out of the elements.

I work with my herd of 4 horses to provide self awareness, connection and help people be the best version of themselves. I also help clients connection in both their spiritual and personal development. Each session is targeted around the individual client and what they are currently working through.

I love working with people who are working through anxiety and depression, as I have a lot of experience with these conditions, and I know how beneficial this work can be in helping people being resourced as they navigate their way back to equilibrium.

Woodend, Victoria.
03 5427 1940 or 0415 288 438
rachael@heartofthehorse.com.au
www.heartofthehorse.com.au

Tammy Antoine
EAAPI Model EAL Practitioner
BA, BSW, Aged Care, Disability, and Carer Support
Member AASW

Specialising in grief and loss and carer support. (Working with Carers of all ages who care for family members and friends with complex needs including disability, mental illness, chronic condition/s, terminal illness, alcohol or other drug issues or who are frail-aged).
Working with Relationships, Anxiety, Depression, Mood disorders. Group work and Individual therapies – Life skills, corporate and organisational team building.
Offering Herd meets, meeting individual horses; ridden experiences also offered.

Pakenham, Victoria
0450 054 502
taraisabella@msn.com

Maelani Mills
Equine Ananda
EAAPI Model EAL Practitioner
BA Communications, Dip Counselling (current student)
Registered Yoga Teacher (Yoga Alliance)

Maelani offers an integrative EAL program that fosters deep personal growth, as well as an environment to safely work through fears, anxieties, and limiting belief patterns. She weaves elements of Yoga and mindfulness throughout, with her horses as colleagues, to build a deeper connection with our own inner wisdom and intuition.

Sessions are available to everyone, from those suffering from stress, anxiety and/or grief to those who are feeling unsettled, unfulfilled, and unsure of what the next steps are.

Maelani offers individual, group, unmounted and mounted experiences for clients of all ages at the farm, as well as personal development coaching sessions remotely.

Romsey
0448 339 534
www.equineananda.com
equine.ananda@gmail.com

Tracey Kenny-Dive
EAAPI Model EAL Practitioner, Dip. Counselling

I provide an holistic approach with my beautiful herd of four horses and four alpacas. I have a background in complimentary therapies (Reiki Aromatherapy Energy Balance and meditation) and education support. Experiential learning with horses and facilitation brings awareness in sensory and social development and further understanding of the connection to self. A safe space is provided to assist children and adults with special needs with the Horse Wisdom Program™️.

Sessions also explore Personal Development teaching core life skills to enhance social/emotional intelligence for self empowerment for women/women’s groups and young adults providing experiential learning and focus on navigating age appropriate choices, decisions and relationship. Communication skills for Business Managers and team leaders to create a more respectful, productive workplace are also incorporated in EAL sessions.

All sessions are tailored specifically to the individual in a safe, peaceful farm environment. Learn how to be the best version of yourself.

Located in the Greater City of Bendigo regional township of Shelbourne approximately 23.7km from Bendigo’s Central Business District. Services clients from Bendigo/Loddon Mallee Shire.

Greater City of Bendigo, VIC
0476 127 294
equinehealingcentrebendigo@outlook.com
www.equinehealingcentrebendigo.com

Annie Hamer
Hamer Equine Assisted Learning
EAAPI Model EAL Practitioner

Hamer Equine Assisted Learning (H.E.A.L.) is situated just outside Woodend. With panoramic views of Mount Macedon we offer a tranquil setting for participants to experience the unique benefits of equine assisted learning. We work with adults, teenagers and children, individually or in family units. We also work with groups on building team and communication skills.

We have a particular focus on supporting carers, their families and those who they care for. Please see our Carer Connect programme on our website for more details.

We work with Self-Managed NDIS clients as well as self-referred individuals.

Woodend
0411 549 562
hamerequineassistedlearning.com
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Shelley Newey
Free Rein Wellbeing
EAAPI Certified EAL

Free Rein Wellbeing is located at the top of Yallourn North with vast sweeping views across the Latrobe Valley to the Strzelecki Ranges. The peace created by these beautiful wide open spaces in nature combine beautifully with the gentle approach facilitated by Shelley and the Free Rein Herd. Morning Meditations are particularly spectacular at Sunrise and can be arranged for Group Bookings.

Shelley has 10+ years of experience facilitating programs and working with complex Children and Adolescents, their families and their carers in various sectors including Out of Home Care and Child, Youth and Family Welfare. Shelley has qualifications in Community Services and training in Counselling, Child and Adolescent Development, Developmental/Complex Trauma, Trauma informed Care and Therapeutic Care, Family Violence, Youth Justice, and Foster Carer Training and Assessing. She has more than 30 years experience with horses.

Shelley and the Free Rein Herd specialise in working with Young People, their families and carers subject to Child Protection and Youth Justice orders who have experienced trauma, as well as those people experiencing neurodiversity, with or without access to NDIS. All her work is trauma-informed and uniquely delivered to each unique client. She has a special interest in working with professionals in these sectors who desire to hone their relational practice with their clients.

Shelley is currently working towards her psychotherapy accreditation with The Equine & Animal Assisted Psychotherapy Institute and her practising Counsellor Membership with the Australian Counselling Association.

Online Booking available.

Yallourn North Victoria
0497 199 202
info@freereinwellbeing.com.au
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Cass Fry
Bona Vista Equine Assisted Learning
EAAPI Certified EAL

Bona Vista Equine Assisted Learning (BVEAL) is a safe and nurturing space for all to be free to express, negotiate and feel empowered by their emotions and self-awareness. Located 10 minutes by car from Warragul and Yarragon, surrounded by stunning rolling hills at the base of the Strzelecki Ranges. Cass and the herd of 3 beautiful ponies incorporate play, craft and the other farm yard animals into our sessions. Cass has worked in education for over 10 years in a range of roles including: school camps, interschool sports, student leadership and most recently in Wellbeing. Cass has experience working with children of all ages and at any stage including complex trauma, anxiety, depression, self harming, suicidal ideation, youth at risk, developmental disabilities and intellectual disabilities.

‘During any season, for any reason BVEAL is here for you’.

Specialities- Children, Adolescents and Adults, one on one Equine Assisted Learning. Families, groups, classes and teams are welcome for full day or half day workshops. Contact Cass to book your unique experience today.

Bona Vista
0419 487 887
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Debra Heyes
Nature Nurture Therapy
EAAPI Certified EAL

Deb offers nature-based sessions to children and adolescents that are fun, engaging and tailored to suit each client’s interests and strengths. Deb aims to provide a space that her clients not just want to attend but are excited to attend! Deb offers a non-judgmental, friendly, safe and accepting environment where clients are invited to be their authentic selves. Deb, along with her animal team can assist with developing self and other awareness, confidence building, exploring emotions and nervous system regulation through the mind/body connection, developing healthy social and communication skills and learning to utilise nature to support mental wellbeing. If requested, Deb’s Irish Wolfhound Olive or goat herd can be invited into sessions.

Dromana
0418 713 423
sophie@naturenurturetherapy.com.au
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Tee O’Neill
Melbourne Equine Therapy & Creativity
EAAPI Certified EAL

Tee runs Melbourne Equine Therapy & Creativity in the beautiful Yarra Valley with
two other EAAPI practitioners. For the last five years she has been facilitating EAL
sessions with a variety of clients including adolescents, veterans, NDIS recipients,
asylum seekers and young people in out of home care.

She is also an accomplished playwright with a PhD in creativity. Tee particularly
loves combining her two passions of EAL and creativity by running group retreats.
Popular weekend retreats include Creativity with Horses and Writing with Horses.
In a stunning 70-acre farm with 360 views of mountain ranges and greeted by happy
friendly animals, clients are in a perfect place to explore exciting new possibilities for
themselves.

Seville, Yarra Valley, Victoria
0433553352
tee.oneill@icloud.com
www.melbourneequinetherapy.com

Melinda Pritchard
Applewood Equine Assisted Learning
EAAPI Certified EAL

Mel has a gentle approach to her sessions and is in tune with her herd of three horses – Meg, Winston and Pocket the Pony.

Applewood Equine supports people of all ages (individuals or small groups) in personal development and healing.

Sessions and workshops can be designed to help in areas such as Mindfulness • Stress and Anxiety Management • Self-esteem • Connection • Communication • Confidence • Peer Relationships • Facing Challenges • Team Building and Leadership and are guided by what you want to achieve.

Mel has practiced yoga, meditation and mindfulness throughout much of her life and was born into a horse loving family of three sisters and a herd of four.

She has spent her life enjoying spending time in nature with animals and knows the healing benefits they can bring.

Applewood Equine Assisted Learning is an approved NDIS provider and works with Self-Managed NDIS clients as well as self-referred individuals.

Applewood Equine is in Tylden, Victoria. A small country town nestled between Hepburn Spa Country and The Macedon Ranges

Tylden
0402 842 233
mel@applewoodequine.com.au
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Equine Konnect
EAAPI Certified EAL

Equine Konnect is an EAL facility offering sessions for all ages and groups. Located in the foothills of the Macedon Ranges, we offer a natural environment that promotes natures’ own beauty with awareness, regulation and equine experiences.

Riddells Creek
0416 210 717
equinekonnect@outlook.com
www.equinekonnect.com.au
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The Paddock Practitioner
EAAPI Certified EAL

The Paddock Practitioner creates a nurturing environment by combining traditional Western
perspectives with holistic mind and body wellbeing practices.

With over 100 acres of rolling hills, forests, creeks, and open plains to immerse yourself in, Mel and
her herd offers sessions to children, adolescents, adults, groups, and businesses.

Mel recognises the healing benefits of being out in nature and among animals, owning and
connecting with horses for over 28 years.

Mel has extensive experience in wellbeing as a Paediatric Nurse Specialist and has worked in a
variety of settings, including acute healthcare, community healthcare, as well as both primary and
secondary schools within the wellbeing sector.

Mel is committed to creatively designing sessions to cater to individual and group needs, offering
strategies and outcomes for personal development, awareness, support, growth and empowerment.

Specialities: Children, adolescent, relationship, women.

Yea, Highlands
0498 643 608
mel@thepaddockpractitioner.com
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Effie Gray
ME Animal Assisted Wellness
EAAPI Certified EAL

Equine Assisted Learning. Providing our community with a safe space to experience and learn animal wisdom in a therapeutic and nourishing way.

Specialities – ASD, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, age 8 +, Personal and Professional Development Group sessions.

Moorooduc
0422 144 003
info@meaaw.com.au
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Rachael Muckleston
Bellview Connection
EAAPI Certified EAL
Registered Nurse

Bellview Connection is located in the beautiful Grampians Region, Victoria With my herd of three horses, take time out to reconnect with yourself, nature and the present.

Sessions can be tailored for individuals, families, small groups or couples and all ages. Personal growth, professional development or learning goals can be explored.

Exploring our seasonal creek and picturesque farm with your family while spending time with the herd makes for a unique holiday. Plan and self managed, self referred NDIS participant’s welcome. A covered arena makes most weather tolerable. Bookings taken via the website.

No horse experience required, no horse riding involved.

Grampians
0429 353 680
rach0501@live.com.au
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Kelly Blake
EAAPI Certified EAL

One on one hour sessions
Horse wisdom program
EAL
Mobile equine outreach program

Lara Victoria
0423612280
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Ms Sarah Jayne Coates
EAAPI Model EAL Practitioner
Cert IV Mental Health/AOD
AIPC Dip Prof Counselling (Student)
Ayurvedic Indian Head Massage
IICT Full Member

404 Pyalong Road
Lancefield Victoria 3435
sarahjaynecoates@gmail.com

Facebook: ‘Sarah Jayne Coates’ or ‘Sea Horse Consulting and Learning’

Offering:
Trauma-informed Sessions For Adults Only
EPI Horse Wisdom Program
Single EAL Sessions
Full Fee $150 p/h
Concession Rates $75 p/h
Bartering/exchange considered

As I am effectively, retired, I carefully consider whether we are a good fit for anyone enquiring about spending time with us, before making a final decision whether or not to commence EAL Sessions/Horse Wisdom Program with each individual.

This year, our focus is to improve our fitness and increase our levels of BDNF, as we begin the next stage of our experiential learning, with Helios Harmony (in-hand classical dressage). To me, it is important, to pay homage to Habibi as I am truly grateful for her unwavering spirit and presence. I am hoping, that, by learning and practicing the ways of the old masters with Habibi,  it will, in some way, repay my debt that I owe to her.

Habibi is a black skinned Arabian mare, in her 20s. She was bred for eventing and I was told that she competed for around 10 years, became injured, then had foals, living in a large herd thereafter in retirement. And then she came to be with us, on our EAL journey. Originally from Ballan, she stayed near Woodend for a few weeks before being trucked down to Pullenboon South Equine Retirement Farm near the Great Southern Ocean, to be with us. Only a year passed and then the return to the Macedon Ranges, this time, to the Kerrie Valley. We are all very settled again and enjoying our lives here, in Thoroughbred and Wine country, that is the Macedon Ranges.

 

Zoë Mongey
EAAPI Model EAL Practitioner
 
Welcome to The Little Wellness Sanctuary, where wellness practices meet healing on a path of growth and self-discovery. I offer uniquely beautiful and nourishing yoga immersions, rebalancing breathwork and meditation, 1:1 yoga therapy and experiential psycho education experiences alongside horses, and often our other animals around the farm too! The Little wellness Sanctuary is a place where the medicine of yoga, breathwork and meditation meets the wisdom of animals through nurturing practices.

Specialties: EAL, Breathwork, Meditation and Yoga Therapy