Equine-assisted therapy brings together counselling and safe, respectful interactions with horses.

Sessions may include observing the horses, grooming, leading, groundwork, mindfulness activities, body awareness, emotional regulation exercises, boundary work, and reflective conversations.

You do not need any horse experience. Sessions are adjusted to fit your comfort and needs.
Equine-assisted therapy may be helpful if you find traditional talk therapy difficult, feel more at ease outdoors, enjoy being around animals, or connect better through hands-on, practical activities rather than talking alone.

Grounded Steps provides counselling in a calm, supportive, and private setting.

Counselling can support people experiencing stress, anxiety, low confidence, emotional overwhelm, life changes, relationship challenges, grief, school or work pressures, family issues, self-esteem, or personal growth goals.

Sessions are centred on you and your needs. Depending on what you need, they may include talk therapy,
grounding techniques, mindfulness, learning about emotions, reflection, goal setting, and building practical
skills.

Grounded Steps provides corporate and workplace wellbeing programs that support connection,
communication, leadership, boundaries, emotional awareness, and team relationships.

Working with horses is a unique way to explore how people communicate, handle pressure, build trust, listen, lead, and work together. Horses respond to clarity, consistency, calmness, and respectful boundaries—qualities that are also important in workplace teams.

Corporate programs may be suitable for:

• Team building
• Leadership development
• Workplace wellbeing
• Communication skills
• Stress awareness
• Burnout prevention
• Reflective practice days
• Small group connection days

Programs can be customised to fit your workplace or organisation’s needs

Grounded Steps day retreats give you a chance to slow down, step away from daily pressures, and reconnect in a peaceful farm setting.

Retreats may include mindfulness, time with horses, reflective activities, nature-based grounding, gentle group discussions, creative activities, and practical tools for self-care and emotional regulation.

Day retreats can be created for Women’s and Men’s groups, parent groups, workplaces, carers, helping
professionals or small private groups.