Counselling with Blue Mountains Animal Assisted Therapy, Therapy with a difference.
Get accessible and personalised mental healthcare in-person or from the comfort of your home.
Our Approach
Interaction with animals can have profound effects on individuals, fostering a sense of peace, purpose, companionship, and love.
Proponents of animal-assisted therapy (AAT) emphasize that nurturing a bond with animals enhances feelings of self-worth, boosts self-esteem, and builds trust.
The structure of AAT can be tailored to meet the specific needs and treatment objectives of clients, which may include home visits, community outings, or sessions within a therapeutic environment. These activities not only support mental and emotional health but also encourage social interaction with peers and provide opportunities for gentle physical activity, all contributing to a holistic approach to therapy.
Counselling can be an invaluable resource for those navigating difficult times or seeking personal growth. It's a space to explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors with the guidance of a professional. Here are a few ways it can help:
Emotional Support: Talk through your issues with someone who listens without judgment.
Perspective: Gain new insights into your challenges and see them from different angles.
Skills Development: Learn coping strategies and communication skills to better handle life's ups and downs.
Self-Discovery: Understand yourself better, including your motivations and patterns.
Outcomes when the counselling journey is done right.
Clarity: Understanding issues better and gaining new perspectives can bring a sense of direction.
Empowerment: Learning new skills and strategies for handling challenges can foster a sense of control.
Connection: Building a trusting relationship with a counsellor can make people feel understood and supported.
Hope: Seeing progress and setting achievable goals can inspire optimism for the future.
Sydney Equine Assisted Learning
Partnership
Our collaborative service offers Equine Assisted Psychotherapy through my partnership with Sydney Equine Assisted Learning a High quality EAGALA model Psychotherapy service.
Our services
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Therapy
is delivered by a qualified counsellor with education and specialized expertise within the scope of practice .
AAT may be provided in a variety of settings, may be group or individual in nature and may be implemented for persons of any age. There are specific goals for each individual involved and the process is documented and evaluated.
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Animal Assisted Activities
Animal-Assisted Activities (AAA) consists of therapeutic animal visits to people in workplaces, hospitals, aged care facilities, schools, universities and other institutions to alleviate stress, boost morale, contribute to wellbeing, provide a distraction for pain management and to provide therapeutic relief.
“Lara and Maple have been what I’ve been searching for. I connected with their beautiful natures and from the very beginning I felt comfortable , this has helped me to learn and grow as a person but to work on areas of life I had been struggling with”
Sam
