Byron Bay Equine Therapy & Psychology

25/02/2026

There’s a reason so many sessions happen outdoors.

Nature supports mental health in simple, powerful ways:

1 -Fresh air and sunlight help regulate sleep-wake cycles.

2 - Green spaces have been shown to reduce stress hormones.

3- Natural environments support nervous system regulation.

4 -Movement outdoors improves focus and mood.

5 -Sensory input from nature can ground anxious thoughts.

6 -Time away from screens reduces cognitive overload.

7 - Outdoor settings often increase engagement in therapy.

8 - Being around animals can enhance emotional connection and safety.

Steady ground, open sky, and a quiet horse nearby is enough to help things settle.

🌿 If you’d like to explore nature-based therapy, head to byronbayequinetherapy.com.au or call 0493 878 408.

20/02/2026

People always ask what happens in equine therapy.
Honestly? A lot of quiet noticing.

Horses are incredibly tuned in to body language and nervous systems. If you’re tense, they feel it. If you soften your breath, they respond. That real-time feedback is gold in therapy, it helps build awareness, regulation, and confidence in a way that feels natural rather than forced.

For kids and adults alike, standing next to a big animal and feeling calm is a pretty powerful experience. It’s steady. It’s grounding. And it sticks.

🌿 Curious about how it works? Head to byronbayequinetherapy.com.au or call 0493 878 408 to book or enquire.

18/02/2026

Join us for this exciting half day workshop! Sunday, March 29th 2026, 9am - 1pm

This is a fantastic opportunity to explore equine therapy if you are called to it, but want to learn more.

Explore the principles of equine-assisted therapy in a small-group, hands-on setting. Drawing on Gestalt and equine therapy approaches, you’ll work with a gentle herd of rescued brumbies to build self-awareness, emotional regulation, and connection. This experiential session offers a safe space to discover what equine therapy is all about while engaging directly with the horses and observing their natural herd dynamics.

Expect to enjoy our beautiful property, connect deeply with our herd, and take away personal insights 💫

These workshops are absolute magic!

Bookings here: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1542302?embed

17/02/2026

Join us for this exciting half day workshop! Sunday March 29th, 9am-12pm

This is a fantastic opportunity to explore equine therapy if you are called to it, but want to learn more.

Explore the principles of equine-assisted therapy in a small-group, hands-on setting. Drawing on Gestalt and equine therapy approaches, you’ll work with a gentle herd of rescued brumbies to build self-awareness, emotional regulation, and connection. This experiential session offers a safe space to discover what equine therapy is all about while engaging directly with the horses and observing their natural herd dynamics.

Expect to enjoy our beautiful property, connect deeply with our herd, and take away personal insights 💫

These workshops are absolute magic!

Bookings here: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1542302?embedy

01/02/2026

Introducing our new Child Therapy Team! |

Servicing Ballina, Byron, Bangalow, Lismore and beyond...

- Child Psychologist: Carola de Ora Segura
- Child Occupational Therapist: Clara Tommasone
- Child Equine Therapist/ Counseller: Maxime Willems.
- Child Animal-assisted Play Therapist/ Counseller: Kim Wood

Spread the word!

These clinicians bring extensive experience supporting neurodivergent individuals, including those with autism and ADHD, through a neuro-affirming approach.

- Outdoor activities
- Therapy animals
- Nature-based therapy

They can help children and teens with:

-- Differences in attention, regulation, and social communication, including Autism and ADHD

-- Support for family & sibling issues

-- Anxiety (including separation anxiety and worries)

-- Emotional regulation and big feelings

-- Depression

-- Processing trauma, PTSD

-- Grief & loss

-- Social skills and peer relationships

-- Low confidence and self-esteem

-- Behavioural challenges at home or school

-- Transitions, change, and adjustment difficulties

-- NDIS support (all clinicians)
-- Medicare support (psychologist only)

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29/01/2026

Stress doesn’t always look dramati and can show up smaller signals like; poor sleep, tight shoulders, a short fuse, or feeling flat more days than others. It's always worth stepping back and doing a check-in with yourself to see if you need support.

📞 Reach out on 0493 878 408 to or via our website.

20/01/2026

Kids don’t always learn or process feelings by sitting still. Movement, nature, and connection can help them feel safe enough to open up.

🌿 Learn more about our child and family services on our website or contact us on 0493 878 408

19/01/2026

For some kids, therapy feels easier outside where there’s space to move, explore, and just be themselves. Nothing can really beat how easily being in anture relaxes us all.

📞 To book an appointment, call 0493 878 408 or visit byronbayequinetherapy.com.au.

17/01/2026

No pressure to talk. No need to explain everything. Just being alongside a horse can help things feel a bit steadier.

📞 Appointments available — reach out at 0493 878 408 or visit byronbayequinetherapy.com.au to get started today!

27/12/2025

Kids learn a lot by watching and trying things out for themselves. Being at eye level with a horse, noticing its movements, and learning when to move closer or give space all support emotional awareness and confidence. These moments help children practise self-regulation, patience, and trust in a way that feels natural and unforced.

This kind of learning is an important part of child development and psychology, especially when it happens in a calm, supportive environment.

📞 0493 878 408
🌿 Learn more at byronbayequinetherapy.com.au

22/12/2025

From January, Clara will be updating her working days to Tuesdays and Fridays. We’re now opening availability to welcome new clients into her morning and afternoon sessions.

Clara is our Occupational Therapist who works with children aged 0–14, supporting a range of needs including Autism, ADHD, Sensory Processing differences, and developmental challenges. Her sessions are hands-on, nature-based, and often supported by equine-assisted activities, helping kids build confidence, regulation, and everyday life skills in a way that feels natural and engaging.

🌿 Services commence under the new schedule from January
📞 Enquiries via 0493 878 408 - Learn more at byronbayequinetherapy.com.au