Jenna Hall Counselling & Equine Facilitated Therapy

20/07/2025

With the rain comes the cooler weather that Smartie and Archie seem to be enjoying more!

05/07/2025

Hi everyone! It's another long overdue update on what the EFT team have been up to! They have been very busy helping and supporting both private clients and organisations with a range of mental health issues.

It has been lovely to see more and more adults reaching out to explore if this type of therapy would work for them (I know from my photos it looks like it's more for children, which couldn't be farther from the truth!).

When I have clients who enquire whether this type of therapy would work for them due to them having never been around horses before or are worried about feeling nervous, I think this type of therapy would be a great option!

The reason for this is if the nervous system is already active, it gives us a great opportunity to work with this and learn how to regulate in the present.

What better way to learn how to calm and change how we hold that nervous energy than to have it modelled and worked with directly in the moment!

Clients then have tangible tools they can use outside of sessions.

Another question I get asked a lot is - how does Equine Facilitated Therapy work? The way I work is I use psychoeducation to help people to understand what is going on for them.

However, what I feel sets Equine Facilitated Therapy apart from some conventional talk based therapies, is it helps people to focus more on what is happening in the body.

For example, if we look at trauma and anxiety, both of these are very physical responses that happen in the body. So even though I will educate about trauma and anxiety, I often find it can't be soothed by looking at it purely from a logical/analytical place - it has to be felt!

It's about sitting with and holding space for the most wounded parts of ourselves in an open, non judgemental, curious and compassionate way.

In order to self regulate, we must learn to first co-regulate, this is where the horses and their energy comes in.

They evoke, respond and hold space for the various physical and emotional responses that arise within clients during sessions.

There is also a range of research that illustrates how being around horses/animals and being in the outdoors has a positive impact on a person's mental health and wellbeing. Both of these factors are naturally incorporated into sessions.

From my personal experience, I have found that through pairing Equine Facilitated Therapy alongside counselling has had the biggest impact for change for people. Feedback has consisted of the surprise of what comes up for them during sessions as they work to build a better and more calming relationship internally.

I could easily write an essay about the benefits, how and why it works as I feel so passionate about this type of therapy but if you would like to learn more, feel free to reach out through the following:
T: 07549811589
W: www.jennahallcounselling.co.uk
E: info@jennahallcounselling.co.uk

30/08/2024

Hi everyone!

I realise it has been a while since I have shared any updates. This year, I've had the pleasure of welcoming new clients as well as working with those who have been attending for a while, each bringing something special and unique to our sessions.

The Equine Facilitated Therapy team have continued being wonderful at supporting people with their own personal journeys and wellbeing. I am really pleased to share that the newest member of the team, Archie, has settled so well into this type of work and has been a firm favourite during sessions. Smartie and Rocky are also still loving their work and all of the attention they receive. Our beloved old gentleman, Tye, has been fully retired from partaking in any sessions for a while now, however he does still love a good groom! As a qualified counsellor, I have really felt the value of pairing this alongside my equine colleagues and the great outdoors 🗣️🐎🏞️

We've unfortunately been unable to run our popular workshops due to time constraints but we hope to get these back up and running in the future!

Wishing you all a wonderful start to the weekend 🌞

Jenna & EFT team ❤️

19/09/2023

I would like to officially introduce the very handsome Achillles (Archie)! This very lovely boy has had a career in dressage, jumping and teaching various equine college students how to ride and care for horses.

As you can see, Archie has already settled in really well with his 'colleagues', where he decided within a couple of hours of arriving to escape out of his enclosure and join them full time 😄 Both he and Smartie seem to have already built a close friendship (two peas in a pod springs to mind).

I have been extremely lucky to have found such a lovely pony who has the most amazing temperament and attitude. I have no doubt he will make a great addition to the team and will help so many people with their mental health and wellbeing ❤️

17/09/2023

I have some very exciting news to share! Today we welcomed our newest member of the Equine Facilitated Therapy team. A proper introduction to follow soon 🐴

02/08/2023

A wonderful resource from Teal.Equine, which shares why horses are therapeutic. This includes promoting and building:
• Emotional connection
• Physical stimulation
• Confidence and self-esteem
• Psychological benefits
• Social and communication skills

📷 https://m.facebook.com/TEAL.EQUINE

09/01/2023

A great article from The Financial Times on equine assisted psychotherapy.

Horses are becoming increasingly respected for their ability to help and support people.

Mourning the death of her father, one writer turns to the animals she so loved as a child for help

02/01/2023

I hope everyone has had a wonderful festive break.

All sessions are back up and running starting tomorrow 😊

For my fortnightly clients, please message or email me if you are unsure if you start back this week.

I'm looking forward to seeing you all ❤️