Embrace Counselling Services

11/01/2026

A little time out for me today at the Rooted & Rising Workshop.
It was a day spent reflecting and looking forward.
What holds/supports you?
What lifts you up?

08/01/2026

07/01/2026

THE WAIT IS OVER! Applications are NOW OPEN for the Rise & Radiate Women’s Weekend Workshop

This is your invitation to a powerful, immersive weekend of transformation:

✨ Self-defence meets deep self-discovery
✨Empowerment Self Defence meets the Enneagram
✨ Releasing old shame and reclaiming your voice
✨ Evidence-based tools you can use straight away
✨Breathwork and sound healing
✨ Sacred, safe, intimate circle

Facilitated by Antonella Spatola owner of Wisdom for Women – bringing 20+ years of empowerment, violence prevention, and soul-guided work straight to your heart.

When: 21st and 22nd February (must attend both sessions)
Time: 8am to 5pm
Cost: FREE for the first 11 applicants thanks to the generous funding from ETREA. $899 thereafter
Where: Hive Sacred, Underwood

Spaces are strictly limited, and we have a gentle application process to ensure safety and the best possible experience for everyone.

Ready to say YES to your radiance in 2026?

👉 Click the link in the FIRST COMMENT below to access the short application form!

Don’t wait – the women who apply first will secure their spot in this life-changing retreat.

Who’s is ready ?

07/01/2026

Come join us for morning tea and meet the therapy herd tomorrow morning 9:30am

07/01/2026

18/12/2025

Monday was a hot day to be hanging out under a horse.
We were chasing the shade.

17/12/2025

If you are looking for a charity to support this Christmas?
Reach out to Animal Therapies Ltd.

Being able to access mental health support is out of reach for many people With your help ATL can provide more services for those in need.

ATL loves to receive messages like these... Meet Bella – a young lady with a big heart and even bigger dreams. Thanks to the incredible support from Animal Therapies Ltd, Bella has been able to access Equine Assisted Therapy – something that would have been out of reach without their help.

This isn’t just about time with horses. It’s about building capacity and creating lasting change:
✨ Strengthening communication skills
✨ Learning emotional regulation
✨ Growing confidence and resilience
✨ Developing problem-solving and decision-making skills
✨ Building trust and healthy relationships
✨ Enhancing self-awareness and mindfulness

Every session helps Bella take the reins of her own life, finding her stride toward independence and wellbeing. And it’s all possible because of the generosity of those who believe in making equine-assisted therapy accessible for everyone.

Thank you, Animal Therapies Ltd, for changing lives – one hoofbeat at a time.

15/12/2025

Thank you to Equine Assisted Therapy Australia RTO no:41482 for the opportunity to be featured in the Graduate Spotlight Series.

It has been a genuine honour to reflect on my journey, my learning, and the values that continue to guide my work in equine-assisted practice.

As we close off 2025, I feel both grateful and excited as I look ahead to 2026, the Year of the Horse. For me, this feels especially meaningful. Horses have long been my teachers, offering lessons in presence, connection, patience, and authenticity. Entering a year that symbolises strength, freedom, and intuitive leadership feels like a powerful alignment with the work we do as Equine Assisted Mental Health Practitioners.

I look forward to continuing to grow, learn, and walk alongside both horses and clients in ways that honours safety, relationship, and healing.

Here’s to stepping into 2026 with intention, curiosity, and respect for the wisdom our horses so generously share.🐴💖

🌟This week we’re so pleased to share Laurie Fry's story as part of our graduate spotlight series.

Laurie has remained a strong part of the EATA community since graduating. She often supports our events and even volunteered for our recent photoshoot. 💛🐴

If you've ever wondered if it is possible to study with us, while working, helping to run a family business and raising children, Laurie gives a very real account of this.

She now has many exciting plans in place since becoming an equine-assisted mental health practitioner, including introducing a program called ‘Picnics @ the Paddock’ for retirement villages and aged-care facilities.

Picnics @ the Paddock will provide residents with a gentle opportunity to spend a few hours in nature, while connecting with her herd and other animals.

To hear more about her study journey, read on: https://equineassistedtherapyaustralia.com.au/news_article/one-simple-question-sparks-an-unexpected-life-change/

12/12/2025

Vermie had a bodywork session with Georgia Rose yesterday after we noticed he’d been showing some soreness through his back and hind end. (His second for the week as he had a session mid week too with Kryshna)

Recently, when brushing him, he began giving us subtle warnings like pinning his ears, tightening through his neck, or shifting his body away from the brush.

These small signals are often the first way a horse communicates discomfort or overwhelm.

All behaviour is communication, in both horses and humans. When needs aren’t being met, whether physical, emotional, or social, behaviours naturally become “louder.”

A horse might start with tiny cues like ear flicks or stepping away, which can escalate to more overt behaviours if the underlying need continues to go unrecognised.

Humans aren’t so different. We also express our unmet needs through behaviour, often before we’ve consciously recognised what’s going on inside. It might start subtly: feeling irritable, withdrawing from others, avoiding certain tasks, or becoming unusually tense or reactive.

These behaviours are signals, just like Vermie’s. They let us know that something needs attention. When we ignore those early cues, they, too, tend to intensify.

By listening to the early signs Vermie was showing, we were able to support him before those behaviours needed to escalate. His responses guided us to the areas where he was sore, and the bodywork session allowed him to release tension he’d been holding.

When we stay curious about behaviour, equine or human. We create space for understanding, compassion, and healthier responses. And in Vermie’s case, meeting his needs helps strengthen the trust and connection we share with him.

What behaviours are curious you about? Through an equine assisted counselling session we can support you to explore them together.
Reach out to book your session.
Stay curious.
🐴❤️

10/12/2025

Massage day for Percy, Vermie and Dakota this afternoon.
Thank you to Kryshna from KM Animal Therapies.

09/12/2025

Can you find the bubble Gregory is focused on?
Comment Yes if you find it. 🫧