Equine Therapy for People and Team Building
Individual “1-to-horse” therapy
The Eagala Model is client centered and solution oriented. Your treatment team consists of Eagala Certified Professionals including a licensed Mental Health Professional and a qualified Equine Specialist, along with the horses who have been part of the polo school for some time.
The Eagala Model involves no riding and is ground based. It does not require clients to have any previous experience with horses. When you are in an Eagala session, you are in an emotionally safe space to experience the presence of the horses as it relates to your specific and unique challenges. You are guided to listen to your own inner thoughts and feelings while connecting and reflecting on what is happening in the arena. This innovative approach to holding space, without judgment and interpretation, frees you to discover your own lasting solutions. Giving you innovative approaches to solve difficult issues. The horses and clients are each unencumbered and free to interact. It requires nothing of the horse except to be a horse, and nothing of the client except to be present to their experience.
Your Therapists
Alex Macfarlane - A fully qualified Counsellor, with a Master’s in Counselling and up to date training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Acceptance Commitment Therapy.
Joanna White - An EAGALA qualified therapist since 2015. With over forty years experience with horses, working within various disciplines, in the UK and Canada.
team building days
Still in conjunction with the EAGALA model and other unique strategies. We provide a specialised and distinctive approach to Team Building and Leadership Days.
The horses provide unfiltered and unbiased feedback, when working in conjunction with the therapist and equine therapist we provide days promoting collaboration, communication, fun, leadership, a sense of shared accomplishment, and a break from routine. Problem-solving challenges, creative tasks, and opportunities to get to know colleagues better outside of work responsibilities.
Other well-being therapies offered
Working in conjunction with Nest CIC other mindfulness therapies from sound baths, massages and many other grounding and peaceful therapies are on offer