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Horses have long been a human companion, work ally and friend. Originally prey animals living in herds they constantly observe and react to their environment and naturally respond to the emotions and behaviour of others. Seeking safety and forming social bonds is paramount for their survival. Horses emotional sensitivity and capacity to connect enables them to provide a powerful therapeutic space for reflection and healing and an alternative to conventional room-based therapies.

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HOW DO HORSES HELP?

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Equine assisted therapy has been evidenced in the treatment of Trauma and PTSD and Addiction. It is also known to support and engage adults, children and adolescence with a range of mental health difficulties including ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Anxiety, Complex Trauma and Eating Disorders.

Benefits are drawn from ‘being’ in Nature, as well as forming relationships with a 'non- human other’ when there has been hurt or mistrust in our relationships.

Horses are permissive of all feelings and do not hold grudges, and this can help us to feel and process emotions and move on. Raising awareness of emotions and behaviours that arise in sessions is a powerful in road into how we relate to others and live our own lives.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

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Sessions are set in a private and secluded rural location. Here the priority is listening to, observing and respecting natural processes...

Equine assisted therapy is an experiential and behavioural therapy, it is NOT horse riding, and riding or prior experience of horses is not required.

Much of the session may be observing and interacting with the horses / animals at liberty in the field or barn. Sometimes this may appear 'unstructured' and this is to encourage an encounter that is authentic and allows a relationship to develop between horses and clients. After the first meeting or two, a therapeutic programme will be developed for each individual, or group.

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THE TEAM

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You will be supported and guided by Serena Urquhart and Nicola Corbett and the herd (all therapists themselves!). We will be working together to create an emotionally and physically safe ‘enough’ space for both humans and horses.

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SERENA URQUHART – Serena is an HCPC Reg. Art Psychotherapist and EAGALA trained Equine Assisted Therapist with more than 7 years experience of therapy and a lifetimes experience with horses! She is registered with the HCPC and works according to their professional code of conduct and regulations. Serena has enhanced DBS checks, full insurance and all her work is clinically supervised.

NICOLA CORBETT – Intuitive Coach - embodiment, energy & healing

 

 

Nicks and Serena have formed a partnership that offers a gentle and professional approach to equine therapy. They both have a keen interest in helping others manage life’s difficulties and transitions, especially in the areas of trauma, self esteem, identity, adolescence, eating disorders, addiction and auto immune issues. They work collaboratively with clients and other professionals to meet the needs of their clients.

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NO riding or prior experience of horses is required.

AVAILABILITY – Tues and Weds daytime slots. Other days and times can be discussed for group work or one off days.

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RATE £150 for 1.15hr / session. A minimum of 4 sessions is required. Funding options can be discussed.

Please contact to arrange a free 30 min consultation.

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