PACFA and EAP Certified Equine Psychotherapy Programs
A Proven Alternative for When Traditional Therapy Doesn’t Fit
Our state-of-the-art Equine Psychotherapy Programs move young people from distressed & disconnected to resilient & engaged.
Youth Focus
Braveheart Wellbeing
Child &Adolescent Health Service
Curtin University
Notre Dame
Headspace
Servite College
Rotary Residential College
For many young people, traditional psychotherapy isn’t a good fit.
Have you experienced students or young people who…
Our Flagship Program
A proven alternative for young people who struggle with traditional therapy.
Dynamic Support for Complex Needs
A targeted six-week program designed for students who struggle with traditional counselling or mental health interventions.
Re-engage Disconnected Young People
Help young people reconnect with learning, relationships, and life after periods of withdrawal or disengagement.
Stabilise Behaviour & Build Emotional Regulation
Equip students with practical tools to recognise, understand, and manage their emotions, helping them thrive in all aspects of life.
Additional Programs
A restorative day designed for educators to step away from the demands of school life and reconnect with balance, perspective and purpose.
Through equine-assisted learning, nature-based experiences and guided reflection, participants explore wellbeing, burnout prevention and practical strategies that strengthen resilience and can be applied back in the classroom and across the wider school community.
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A restorative retreat designed for counsellors to pause, recharge and reconnect with both themselves and their professional purpose.
Combining equine-assisted learning, nature-based experiences and facilitated peer reflection, participants strengthen emotional regulation, self-care and professional boundaries while gaining practical tools to support their ongoing clinical practice within mental health communities.
Meet Hannah, our Founder and Lead Facilitator
PACFA Registered Clinical Counsellor (Master's of Counselling) EPI Model Equine Assisted Psychotherapy Practitioner
With over 8 years’ experience in youth mental health and more than 20 years of horsemanship, Hannah brings a depth of insight that has shaped an effective alternative approach — particularly for students who find talk-based therapy limiting.
As a PACFA Registered Clinical Counsellor and leading practitioner in equine-assisted psychotherapy, Hannah partners with schools and organisations across Western Australia to support complex emotional and behavioural needs.
“We understand how challenging it is to support students who aren’t fully responding to traditional approaches.”
A Simple Process To get Started
(As easy as 1-2-3)
Step 1 - Enquire
Book a free consultation to discuss your organisation and the young people who may benefit from support.
Step 2 - Collaborate
We work with your team to select students and tailor our 6-week program to your organisation.
Step 3 - Deliver & Integrate
We run the program and support ongoing integration within your organisation.
Feedback from our programs:
A Trusted Partner for Schools and Youth Organisations.
This is our state-of-the-art approach:
At Hannah Rose Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy, we understand that schools want effective ways to support students struggling with emotional regulation, behaviour and engagement.
Many students can engage in counselling, yet still struggle to achieve meaningful, lasting change — placing pressure on staff, classrooms and wellbeing teams.
That’s why we’ve developed a structured six-week program combining evidence-informed counselling with equine-assisted psychotherapy — to help re-engage, regulate and stabilise the behaviour of young people who don’t respond to traditional therapy approaches.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and Learning is an experiential approach where people work alongside horses with a qualified facilitator or mental health professional in a safe and supportive environment.
The process supports emotional wellbeing, self awareness, confidence, communication, resilience, and personal growth. Horses naturally respond to human emotions and behaviour, helping people develop insight, connection, and new ways of understanding themselves and others.
Many people find Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and Learning feels more relaxed, engaging, and empowering than traditional office based approaches.
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Equine Assisted Learning focuses on personal growth, life skills, confidence, communication, leadership, emotional awareness, and wellbeing. It is educational and growth focused rather than clinical.
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy is a mental health support process facilitated by a qualified mental health professional. It may support people experiencing anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, emotional overwhelm, or other mental health challenges.
Both approaches involve meaningful interactions with horses and are tailored to each person’s needs and goals. The main difference is that Equine Assisted Psychotherapy has a therapeutic and mental health focus, while Equine Assisted Learning focuses on personal development, wellbeing, and learning outcomes.
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Equine Assisted Psychotherapy is very different from horse riding lessons, trail rides, or recreational horse activities.
The focus is not on learning to ride or improving horse handling skills.
Instead, clients connect with horses from the ground through activities such as grooming, leading, observation, mindfulness, and guided exercises.
The goal is emotional growth, self awareness, confidence, communication, and connection.
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No horse experience is needed. Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and Learning is designed to be welcoming and accessible for everyone, including people who have never been around horses before.
Sessions are guided in a calm and supportive way. There is no expectation to know anything about horses. The focus is simply on your own experience, growth, and wellbeing.
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Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and Learning can support people through a wide range of life experiences and challenges.
People may seek support for anxiety, stress, trauma, grief, low confidence, emotional regulation, relationship difficulties, burnout, life transitions, or personal growth.
It can also support children, teenagers, adults, families, and neurodivergent individuals by creating opportunities for connection, reflection, confidence building, and emotional safety in a natural outdoor environment.
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Every session is unique because every person is unique. Sessions may include meeting the horses, grooming, walking alongside them, mindfulness activities, reflective conversations, or guided exercises connected to your goals and needs.
There is no pressure to perform or “get it right.” Sessions are designed to support safety, trust, confidence, and meaningful connection at your own pace.
Book a Free Consultation
Whether you have a question, an idea, or just want to say hello, fill out this form and Hannah will be in touch within 72 hours to discuss your enquiry.
