Practitioners
Practitioners Directory
Browse the directory to find a practitioner near you.
The practitioners listed have all completed training with Equine Assisted Therapy Australia however the standard of practice is not regulated by Equine Assisted Therapy Australia in anyway and we take no responsibility for individual practitioners.
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New South Wales
Ayla Therapies
- Contact: Maggie Green
- Qualifications: Occupational Therapist, Equine Assisted Mental Health Practitioner (EATA), Diploma of Counselling (EATA).
- Populations serviced: Children and adults from age 7 and over
- Location: New England, NSW
- Email: aylatherapies@gmail.com
- Website: www.aylatherapies.com.au
Black Opal Equestrian
- Contact: Jazmin Osborne
- Qualifications: Diploma of Counselling (EATA), Diploma of Community Services specialising in Alcohol, Drugs and Mental Health, Cert IV in Corrective Services
- Populations serviced: Mental Health & Trauma
- Location: Marulan, Goulburn NSW
- Email: blackopalequestrian@outlook.com.au
- Website: www.blackopalequestrian.com.au
Brumby Equine Assisted Therapy
- Contact: Parihan Wyatt
- Qualifications: Counseling and Equine Assisted Mental Health practitioner.
- Populations serviced: Equine-Assisted Mental Health therapy and counselling for children, young people and adults
- Location: Blue Mountains, Hartley NSW 2790
- Email: parihan@brumbyeat.com.au
- Website: www.brumbyeat.com.au
C Horses
- Contact: Camilla Mowbray - Supervisor
- Qualifications: M. Psychotherapy & Counselling, B. Psych. Science.
- Populations serviced: Equine-assisted psychotherapy and counselling for children, young people and adults.
- Locations: Galston, Sydney area
- Email: chorses123@gmail.com
- Website: www.equinetherapysydney.com
Epona Enterprises
- Contact: Toni Adler - Equine Assisted Counsellor
- Qualifications: BA (hons) Psychology, Diploma of Professional Coaching, Diploma of Counselling with Equine Assisted Mental Health.
- Populations serviced: Adults and children over 7 years old with anxiety, depression, PTSD and complex trauma. NDIS self-managed or plan managed.
- Locations: Deer Vale, near Dorrigo on Mid-North NSW Coast. Cover Coffs Harbour – Dorrigo - Armidale
- Email: toni@eponaenterprises.com.au
- Website: www.eponaenterprises.com.au
EquiMIND Counselling
- Contact: Georgia Gilkeson - Equine Assisted Counsellor
- Qualifications: Bachelor of Arts (Communications), Graduate Diploma of Psychology, Diploma of Counselling, Diploma of Holistic Wellness Coaching, EATA training in Equine Assisted Therapy, Level 1 Kinesiology, Certificate in Polyvagal Informed Therapy.
- Populations serviced: Children over the age of 12 through to older adults experiencing anxiety, depressions, stress, PTSD, ADHA, ASD.
- Location: Southern Highlands NSW
- Email: info@equimind.com.au
- Website: www.equimind.com.au
Equine Assisted Therapy at Eltham Farm
- Contact: Stephenie Bruce
- Qualifications: Bachelor of Arts Psychology (Honours), Diploma of Counselling in Equine Assisted Therapy.
- Populations serviced: Supporting adults and children with mental health diagnoses or challenges, trauma (including PTSD and complex trauma) and neurodiversity.
- Location: 690 Cowlong Road, Eltham NSW 2480
- Email: equinetherapyatbunyarrafarm@gmail.com
- Website: www.equinetherapybunyarrafarm.com
- Instagram: @equine_therapy_bunyarra_farm
Expanding Perception
- Contact: Kate Fitzgibbon
- Qualifications: Diploma of Counselling, Equine Assisted Mental Health Practitioner, Bachelor of Nursing.
- Populations serviced: Counselling and Equine Assisted Therapy for Adults, specialising in Addictions, Mental Health and Trauma.
- Location: South Windsor, Hawkesbury NSW
- Email: kate@expandingperception.com.au
- Website: www.expandingperception.com.au
Finding Clarity Counselling
- Contact: Brittany Doyle
- Qualifications: Grad Cert of Counselling, Diploma of Counselling in Equine Assisted Therapy Australia, Bachelor of Animal Science, Bachelor of Zoology (Animal Behaviour), Statement of Attainment in Trauma Work.
- Populations serviced: Men, women & children over the age of 6 through experiencing anxiety, depressions, stress, burnout, PTSD and neurodiversity. Offering couples, groups, workshops and retreats both private and public.
- Location: Old Bagotville Rd, Wardell NSW
- Email: info@findingclaritycounselling.com
- Website: www.findingclaritycounselling.com
Grounded Steps Equine Assisted Therapy
- Contact: Katie Tasker
- Qualifications: Diploma of Counselling (EATA), Equine Assisted Mental Health practitioner.
- Populations serviced: Children, young people and adults.
- Location: Silverdale, NSW
- Email: info@groundedsteps.com.au
- Website: www.groundedsteps.com.au
Hunter Valley Children's Therapies
- Contact: Lisa Mills
- Qualifications: Diploma of Counselling and Certificate in Equine Assisted Mental Health, Diploma Life Coaching, NLP Practitioner.
- Populations serviced: Children, teens and young adults.
- Locations: Hunter Valley, Newcastle area
- Email: lisa@hvct.com.au
- Website: www.hvct.com.au
Nicole Ryder Psychology
- Contact: Nicole Ryder
- Qualifications:10 years of experience working as a Psychologist in community mental health, education, private practice, and non-for-profit organisations. Member of the Australian Psychological Society offering Clinical Supervision as a Board Approved Supervisor.
- Populations serviced: Children, teens and young adults.
- Locations: Galston Sydney, Central Coast, NSW
- Email: nryderpsychology@gmail.com
- Website: www.nicoleryderpsychology.com
Northern Rivers Equine Therapy
- Contact: Alyssa Causley
- Qualifications: Bachelor of Counselling, Equine Assisted Mental Health Practitioner.
- Populations serviced: Children, teens, and adults.
- Locations: Servicing areas of the Clarence Valley, NSW
- Email: admin@northernriversequinetherapy.com.au
- Website: www.northernriversequinetherapy.com.au
Professional Counselling Services and Equine Assisted Therapy
- Contact: Lisa Stratton
- Qualifications: Certified EAMH Practitioner, Grad Diploma Counselling, Grad Certificate Mental Health Clinical Practice, Circle of Security Facilitator, Grad Diploma Health Science – Midwifery, Diploma Applied Science - Nursing.
- Populations serviced: Children, Adolescence, Adults.
- Locations: South Coast NSW – Illawarra and Shoalhaven
- Email: lisastratton29@gmail.com
- Website: www.pcshorseshealing.com
Seen and Herd
- Contact: Natasha Whitwell - Equine Assisted Counsellor
- Qualifications: Diploma in Counselling, Equine Assisted Mental Health Practitioner.
- Populations serviced: Children, Adults, Women's mental health groups and retreats.
- Locations: 74 Hunts Road Kulnura, servicing the Central Coast and Hunter regions
- Email: natasha@seenandherd.com.au
- Website: www.seenandherd.com.au
Stable Surroundings
- Contact: Jodie Riddock
- Qualifications: Diploma of Counselling, EATA Certified Equine Assisted Mental Health Practitioner, lived experience as an Army Veteran and redefining inventory after medical retirement.
- Populations serviced: Adults, Teens, NDIS (plan managed or self managed), Out-of-Home care clients, Veterans and Defence families, individual client sessions and bespoke group sessions.
- Locations: Singleton, Hunter Valley, NSW
- Email: stablesurroundings@outlook.com
- Website: www.stablesurroundings.com.au
Queensland
Attuned Psychotherapy & Counselling
- Contact: Joanne Spotswood
- Qualifications: Masters of Gestalt Therapy, Bachelor of Education (1st class hon), Diploma of Counselling, Certified Equine Assisted Mental Health Practitioner.
- Populations serviced: Children over 12 years, Youth and Adults experiencing Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Mental Health Challenges, Trauma, Learning disability, diagnosis of Autism and ADHD, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder/Injury. Couples. Private and NDIS funded are welcome.
- Location: 456 Bonna Road, Branyan, Bundaberg, QLD, 4670
- Email: admin@attunedpsychotherapy.com.au
- Website: www.attunedpsychotherapy.com.au
Embrace Counselling
- Contact: Laurie Fry
- Qualifications: Diploma of Counselling with Equine assisted Mental Health.
- Populations serviced: Children 7+, Teens, Adults. Private and NDIS plan/self-managed clients welcome.
- Location: Waterford West, QLD
- Email: info@embrace-counselling.com.au
- Website: www.embrace-counselling.com.au
Equilibrium Therapies Australia
- Contact: Jennifer Chester
- Qualifications: Master of Mental Health/Art therapy, Bachelor of Psych. Science, Diploma Transpersonal Art therapy, EATA training in Equine Assisted Therapy.
- Populations serviced: Plan/self managed NDIS clients, Child Safety clients, children, teens and adults with ASD, ADHD, PTSD.
- Location: Tamborine Village
- Email: chesterjen22@gmail.com
- Website: www.equilibriumtherapiesaustralia.com.au
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy Queensland
- Contact: Rachel Farr
- Qualifications: Rachel is a qualified Equine Assisted Mental health practitioner trained EATA, with a Post Graduate Certificate in Community and Youthwork through Griffith University. She has over 20 years experience in varying roles within the community service field, ranging from D&A Counselling, Program Facilitation, Complex Case Management, Advocacy, to name a few.
- Populations serviced: Adults, young people, youth.
- Location: Brisbane
- Email: rachel@eapqld.com.au
Kingari Park Equine Hub
- Contact: Riné Frouws
- Qualifications: BA Psychology BA (Hons) Psychology Masters Counselling Psychology EATA training in Equine Assisted Therapy Certificate Integrated Somatic Parts Work 25 years experience.
- Populations serviced: Adults, Teens (12+) Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD, C-PTSD, Eating Disorders Medicare rebates, plan/self-managed NDIS Individual Therapy Group / Day Programs.
- Location: Chevallum, QLD
- Email: info@kingariparkequine.com.au
- Website: www.kingariparkequine.com.au
Red Letter Counselling Services
- Contact: Kelly Taylor
- Qualifications: Master of Counselling, Bachelor of Social Science, Grad Cert in Professional Supervision, Certified Equine Assisted Mental Health Practitioner, Diploma of Chaplaincy & Grad Diploma of Ministry. PACFA clinical member.
- Populations serviced: Suitable for children and adults aged 7 and older, couples, and private or NDIS self-managed clients. Private health rebates are available for counselling services; clients should check with their health fund and apply for the rebate.
- Location: Wamuran, QLD (Just north of Caboolture)
- Email: kelly@redlettercounselling.com.au
- Website: redlettercounselling.com.au
Rose Space
- Contact: Donna Rose
- Qualifications: Diploma of Counselling and Equine Assisted Mental Health Bachelor of Education (UWA) Completing Somatic Experiencing professional training (SEA).
- Populations serviced: Adults and teens ages 16+.
- Location: Burbank, Brisbane, QLD
- Email: contact@donnarose.com.au
- Website: www.donnarose.com.au
Sabrina Stephens Equine Assisted Therapy
- Contact: Sabrina Stephens
- Qualifications: Cert in Neurolinguistic Kinesiology, Cert in Equine Sports Massage, Diploma Mental Health Counselling.
- Populations serviced: Equine Assisted Therapy ( counselling) for Children from 12 years and Adults.
- Location: Darlington via Beaudesert, 4285 QLD
- Email: sabrinastephens1234@gmail.com
- Website: https://sabrinastephens123.wixsite.com/private-practice
Sandra (Sandy) Smith Equine Assisted Counselling
- Contact: Sandy Smith
- Qualifications: Diploma in Counselling, Bachelor of Communication and certified Equine Assisted Mental Health Practitioner.
- Populations serviced: Equine assisted counselling for teens and adults. NDIS sessions available.
- Locations: Kurwongbah and Samsonvale, QLD
- Email: ssequine22@outlook.com
- Website: https://ssequineassistedcounselling.com.au
Solace and Sanctuary Counselling and Animal Assisted Therapy
- Contact: Sarah Camille
- Qualifications: Diploma of Counselling, Equine Assisted Mental Health Practitioner (EATA), PVEI Polyvagal Informed Therapy, Levels 1&2, Bachelor of Communication. Currently studying Masters of Counselling and IFS
- Populations Serviced: Adults and Children 7+ seeking support. Focus areas include identity challenges and life transitions (incl. anxiety, depression), Neurodivergence (incl. autism and ADHD), Trauma-recovery and post-traumatic growth, Veterans and their families/carers.
- Location: Eastwood Street, Chandler, QLD (20 mins from Brisbane CBD)
- Email: sarah@solaceandsanctuary.org
- Website: www.solaceandsanctuary.org
Storm’s Sanctuary Equine Assisted Therapy
- Contact: Sharon Morrissey
- Qualifications: Dip Counselling EAT, MBA, Grad Dip BA, Grad Cert Mgmt.
- Populations Serviced: Self and plan managed NDIS clients children, teens and adults, children and teens with autism spectrum disorder, EAL kids programs, mindfulness retreats (half day) for teens and adults.
- Location: Hunchy, Qld 4555
- Email: sharon.morrissey170@gmail.com
- Website: www.stormssanctuary.com.au
SPIRIT of Wellness Equine Assisted Therapy
- Contact: Sophie Iredale - Counsellor & Equine Assisted Therapist
- Qualifications: Diploma of Counselling Specialising in Equine Assisted Mental Health, Certificate in Sensorimotor Art Therapy, Bachelor of Nursing, Level 2 Reiki Certified.
- Populations serviced: Children over 8 years, Youth and Adults experiencing Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Mental Health Challenges, Trauma, Learning disability, diagnosis of Autism and ADHD. Private and NDIS funded are welcome.
- Location: Tallebudgera , Gold Coast , QLD
- Email: spiritofwellnessequine@gmail.com
Wild at Heart Equine Assisted Therapy
- Contact: Alienor le gouvello, Therapist and Director
- Qualifications: Diploma of Counselling, Equine Assisted Mental Health Practitioner, 12 years of experience working with indigenous youth in Youth Work and Case Work, RDA coach, Art Therapy Certificate.
- Populations serviced: Equine assisted counselling for children 6 years and above, youth and adults, self managed NDIS clients and children with disability for ridden sessions.
- Location: 99 Bunneys Lane, Kin Kin, QLD 4571. 25 acre property in the picturesque Sunshine Coast at Kin Kin, half hour from Gympie and Noosa.
- Email: Info@wildatheartequinetherapy.com.au
- Website: wwww.wildatheartequinetherapy.com.au
Victoria
Equine Effect Therapy
- Contact: Lesa Brown
- Qualifications: Diploma Counselling & Equine Assisted Mental Health Practitioner.
- Populations serviced: Children from the age of 8 years to adults.
- Locations: - Servicing North East Victoria, Located in Merrijig,3723
- Email: info@equineeffecttherapy.com.au
- Website: equineeffecttherapy.com.au
Equiss Counselling and Therapies
- Contact: Cynthia Cook
- Qualifications: Diploma of Counselling Specialising in Equine Assisted Mental Health, Bachelor of Education.
- Populations serviced: Children, teens, adults.
- Locations: Ballarat, VIC and surrounds
- Email: info@equiss.com.au
- Website: equiss.com.au
Harnessing Wellness
- Contact: Naomi Rossthorn
- Qualifications: Bachelor of Arts (Tourism and Japanese), Graduate Diploma of Psychology, Post Graduate Diploma of Psychology Naomi Rossthorn BA, GradDip(Psych), PGDip(Psych). MAAPI, EAPA.
- Populations serviced: Children over the age of 8 years old through to older adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, and post trauma stress. Mental Health Practitioners looking for clinical supervision with equine assisted therapy. Services provided include psychology, counselling and equine assisted therapy, clinical supervision, books and resources.
- Location: Mt Evelyn, VIC
- Email: nrossthorn@harnessingwellness.com
- Website: www.harnessingwellness.com
Ponies and Paws Mental Health Therapy
- Contact: Lin-Rose Bright
- Qualifications: Bachelor of Social Work, Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, AASW/AMHSW, Medicare approved, Equine Assisted Mental Health
- Populations serviced: Children 5+, young people and adults.
- Location: Camperdown, Warrnambool South West Victoria
- Email: linrosebright@gmail.com
- Website: www.pawsfourmentalhealthponiesandpawsmentalhealththerapy.com
The Soulful Herd
- Contact: Danielle Meenks
- Qualifications: Equine Assisted Mental Health Practitioner, Grad Dip in Mental Health Nursing, Grad Dip in Wellness Grad Cert in Wellness, Bachelor of Nursing, Diploma of Community Services (Alcohol, other drugs and mental health), Licensed Mental Health First Aid Instructor.
- Populations serviced: Children, adolescents and adults.
- Location: Winchelsea, gateway to the Otway Hinterlands
- Email: thesoulfulherd@gmail.com
- Website: www.thesoulfulherd.com.au
TLC Equine Assisted Therapy & Counselling
- Contact: Tania Carns
- Qualifications: Diploma of Counselling specialising in Equine Assisted Therapy.
- Populations serviced: Children , adults and teens.
- Location: Kangaroo Ground, VIC
- Email: info@tlcequinetherapycounselling.com.au
- Website: www.tlcequinetherapycounselling.com.au
Wattle Counselling
- Contact: Jessie Kennedy
- Qualifications: Diploma of Counselling, Diploma of Community Services, Certificate IV in AOD, Circle of Security Facilitator, Tuning in to Kids Facilitator, Equine Assisted Mental Health Practitioner.
- Populations serviced: People over the age of 10 years. Private and NDIS participants (with eligible plans).
- Location: Wattle Flat, VIC
- Email: welcome@wattlecounselling.com.au
- Website: www.wattlecounselling.com.au
South Australia
Stable Instinct Therapy
- Contact: Mimi Goldsmith
- Qualifications: Diploma of Counselling and Equine Assisted Mental Health.
- Populations serviced:
- Location: Hindmarsh Valley, South Australia
- Email: stable.instinct.therapy.eat@gmail.com
- Website: scrubbynook.com.au
Western Australia
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Northern Territory
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Australian Capital Territory
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Tasmania
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