Paddock Psychology Counselling Service

22/09/2025

A recent Australian study showing the benefits of Equine Assisted Therapy for children

A new Australian study reveals that equine-assisted therapy could help address the growing mental health crisis among children.

17/07/2025

Great podcast which discusses the benefits that horses can bring to a therapy session

Podcast Alert! A new Australian study is shining the spotlight on the healing power of horses, revealing that equine-assisted therapy could help address the growing mental health crisis among children.

As childhood mental illness rates spiral, compounded by lengthy waiting times for counsellors and the limitations of many conventional treatments, some social workers are turning to horses for the answer.

University of South Australia researchers have captured the lived experiences of 10 social workers and mental health practitioners delivering equine-assisted therapy (EET) to children. Their findings have recently been published in the Journal of Social Work Practice.

https://animaltherapiesltdpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

25/06/2025

We all need to ask for help sometimes

15/04/2025

Great day in “the office” today. Such beautiful weather

10/01/2025

Great advice

Success is the progressive realisation of predetermined worthwhile goals. It is not a linear journey. A few steps forward, a step backward…

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01/01/2025

Happy New Year to all

Another year over and a new one just begun. Let's hope it's a good one without any fear. - John Lennon
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26/09/2024

This made me smile. Let horses bring you joy and laughter

Too many people unnecessarily suffer from stressThe Herd Of Grace Band came together to help humans all over the world be happier.We believe animals have an ...

16/08/2024

What are your glimmers? Some of mine are watching the sun set and being with my horses

Known as the opposite of triggers, 'glimmers' help us feel safe and connected. And the best part? They're all around us.

30/07/2024

Some of the benefits of equine assisted therapy

"I went to equine-assisted counselling last week because I was struggling with a relationship that was starting to trigger my anxiety. I knew I needed to get help to put in place boundaries that supported my mental health in that relationship.

As soon as I started talking about my situation, I became very emotional. The counsellor helped me recognise the physical impact of my emotions and to process them.

As we sat on a rock in the paddock observing the horses, I noticed that when my anxiety was high, the horses didn't want to know me. When my energy calmed and I became more present the horses came over to me. "

When I left my session, I felt a greater sense of peace and I look forward to continuing my equine-assisted counseling sessions to build my resilience.

I definitely needed the counsellor to guide me and I definitely needed the horses to show me how to be more present."

07/07/2024

Animals give us so much

16/06/2024

I was very touched when a client’s Mum at her daughter’s request made her a birthday cake decorated with the image of one of my horses Copper. She really captured the spirit of this beautiful boy who loves to connect with people

27/02/2024

Lots of great podcasts. Worth checking out

Did you know that ATL's "Paws For Thought" Podcast has been named 9th best Australian Animal Podcast!

You can listen to one of 20 podcasts on our channel here:
https://animaltherapiesltdpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Paws for Thought is a podcast about animals changing human lives for the better. Anecdotally we know about the therapeutic powers of animals but the science and research are now validating those beliefs. Animal-assisted services is a recognised field worldwide and through this podcast we hope to educate, entertain and raise awareness among listeners about the countless ways that animals are helping humans.

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