FAQs
How does Equine Assisted Therapy work?
Equine Assisted Therapy is a form of experiential therapy that involves working with horses to support emotional healing and personal development. The horses act as a mirror, reflecting your inner world — your emotions, behaviours, and relationship patterns.
What makes this approach unique is that it allows you to experience your patterns of connection in the moment, rather than just talk about them. Horses respond authentically to how we show up, offering immediate and honest feedback. This creates a powerful opportunity for deep self-awareness, emotional regulation, and the exploration of new ways of relating — to yourself and to others — through connection, curiosity, and presence.
Do I need experience with horses to participate?
No horse experience is necessary.
Equine Therapy is about experiencing how we show up in connection and co-regulation. We have even had participants who are afraid of horses enter a session and have profound and unique experiences with the herd.
All sessions are conducted on the ground, and safety is always our top priority. There is no expectation to enter into the paddock or have any physical experience with the horse, simple observation of the horses and how they interact can bring up a lot around how we interpret the world. Brittany will always check in to ensure you are feeling safe and you will be guided every step of the way.
What types of issues do you help with?
We support clients dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, life transitions, grief, burnout, self-esteem, and more.
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Equine Assisted Therapy is particularly impactful for people who:
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have experienced trauma
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are neurodivergent
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struggle with anxiety
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struggle with social interactions
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struggle with boundaries
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found talk therapy wasn't for them​
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If you’re not sure whether we’re the right fit, feel free to contact us for a free consultation.
Can I claim this on my NDIS package?
Yes! As an ACA - registered Counsellor, we are able to provide support to NDIS participants using the Counselling Item Line (15_043_0128_1_3).
Are you registered with Medicare?
No. At this stage we are unable to be registered under the medicare scheme and are unable to claim through a Mental Health Care Plan.
Do you offer horse riding?
No. All our therapy sessions are on the ground as equals with the horses. We have made this decision to honour our horses and our mission as a therapy service.
Cancellation Policy
At Finding Clarity Counselling & Equine Assisted Therapy we require 48 hours notice for any and all cancellations.
If less than 48 hours notice is provided the full fee (100%) is required. To notify your counsellor please call or text 0420 904 503.
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Our group bookings are non-refundable but can be transferred to a friend pre-approved by your counsellor. To discuss options please contact us on 0420 904 503.
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Cancellations fees may be waived at your counsellors own discretion under certain circumstances. Please discuss this with your counsellor at the time of cancellation.
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Faith Based Services
At Finding Clarity Counselling & Equine Assisted Therapy, if you identify with the Christian faith or want to engage in faith based services, please advise your therapist at your intake or during your sessions to discuss this option and how this might look during your counselling sessions.