Equine Therapy Horse Riding Hippotherapy

Meet Anneke

MPsych (Clinical) | BPsych (Hons) | BN, Grad Cert Midwifery | MAPS | FCCLP

I work as a clinical psychologist in my private practice in Speewah. I have a dual focus on helping people with psychological difficulties and enhancing health and wellbeing.

I have more than 30 years’ experience as a health professional. I've completed a Bachelor of Nursing (General and Mental Health) in 1989 in the Netherlands and worked as a clinical mental health nurse in a forensic facility.

Immigrating to Australia in 1993, I continued my career as a registered nurse with Queensland Health. In 1999 I completed my midwifery study at Cairns Hospital and continued as a registered midwife. While working as a midwife I completed a study of Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) and Master of Psychology (Clinical) and continued working the next four years as a private clinical psychologist at Cairns Doctors on Barr St and filling in as a lecturer/tutor for the psychology department at James Cook University. To diversify my practice, I also completed an Equine Assisted Psychotherapy study in early 2020.

I opened my own practice “Boonooloo Psychology and Cairns Equine Therapy” in July 2022. The clinic is centred within beautiful surroundings, allowing connection with nature that can further contribute to healing. My practice involves a wide variety of evidence-based therapies and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. I work with a wide variety of services such as Medicare, NDIS, DVA, Workcover and private health insurances.

In addition to being committed to helping individuals, couples and families reducing distress, I also work extensively with people from diverse ethnical backgrounds, including people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island descent and the LGBTIQ+ community.

Please visit my website for more information.
Equine Therapy - https://www.boology.com.au/equine

Kaya Wilson, certified and professionally trained by the EPA model, Equine Psychotherapy Australia.

With 10 years experience, providing Equine Assisted experiential Learning, Horse Wisdom program for individuals or groups, self development, meditation with horses, leadership skills and horsemanship.

Kaya has been working with clients of all ages and has a special interest in working with children and adults on the autism spectrum, women facing challenges with depression, anxiety, eating disorders and more.

Horses as healers and teachers in social-emotional skill building, self regulation, mindfulness, horse wisdom, physical skill building and more...

We have availability for Equine Assisted Learning near Kuranda.

We specialize in horse behaviour and horse psychology which leads to natural riding. We believe in building a strong relationship and connection with horses though love, knowledge and understanding. Through reading and understanding horse behaviour you develop a great attitude and can problem solve in any situation. All our lessons are groundwork and riding based. Helping the horse to become a better partner will help you in any riding discipline you choose.

We cater for all riding disciplines, offer arena work in our 2 sand arenas, trail rides, Horse Camps, Jumping Workshops, Liberty workshops and Horsey Fun days where you learn all aspects of owning a horse.

Private or Group Lessons available. All ages welcome

I have over 20 years' experience in learning about horse behaviour, was a Pony Club Instructor and have participated in many horse riding disciplines since I was a teenager, and I take pride in sharing my knowledge so all horse riders are safe and have a fun experience. We have 15 horses of various ages, riding and experience levels.

NDIS and other government incentives welcome.
Fully Insured and Blue Card holder.
Email: davinabrebner@yahoo.com.au

Lara is an experienced equine therapist, psychotherapist & social worker and is registered with the Australian Social Work Association member.

Equine therapy, also known as equine-assisted therapy, is a form of physical, occupational, and psychological therapy that uses horses as a tool for healing. Horses are sensitive and intuitive animals, and when a person interacts with them, they can provide comfort, support, and understanding. Equine therapy helps people who are dealing with physical and mental health issues, such as trauma, depression, and anxiety, as well as developmental and learning disabilities.

Equine therapy can be beneficial in a variety of ways. For example, it can help people develop trust, build confidence, and learn how to manage their emotions. It can also help individuals learn how to set boundaries and effectively communicate their needs. Additionally, equine therapy can help people build interpersonal skills, develop problem-solving skills, and gain insight into their behaviour.

Lara has worked in the community sector for over 20 years, working with diverse client groups, from disability, drug and alcohol and homeless and young people.

Lara Baker (Social Worker)  - BA Psych, Dip YW, TAE, EAL practitioner, Masters SW
manager@communitytrainingservices.com.au