Amy
Amy is an Australian Counselling Association accredited counsellor who has completed further studies in Social Science and Criminology. Amy has extensive experience working with disadvantaged people and communities, facilitating a Drug Rehabilitation program in a Correctional Centre, working with teenagers in the Out of Home Care sector and recruiting and supporting potential foster carers. This has exposed her to working with a variety of conditions including:
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Complex Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Anxiety and other mental health conditions
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
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Attention Deficit hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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Addiction
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Survivors of Domestic and Family Violence and abuse
Prior to working in the community sector, Amy had a corporate career in Marketing and Public Relations.
Amy has owned and ridden horses for many years. Amy completed a certificate in Equine Assisted Learning and has undertaken further studies in equine scent work and horsemanship and has a passion for allowing others to experience the healing and calming nature of horses.
Amy is also a 200 hour yoga teacher. She has experience delivering yoga in a variety of settings including studios, correctional centres and sessions aimed at horse riders.
'Namaste-hay' from the Hoof & Harmony Herd!
Lulu
Lulu is a chestnut mare. Known for being bold, bright and more than a little sassy, Lulu definitely lives up to the stereotype! If you are lucky enough to work with the elusive Lulu in a session, you will have your hands full but will learn so much. She will help you to build your confidence, be assertive and develop your communication skills.
Rocket
Rocket is a young gelding. He is shy, sensitive and needs to build a trusting bond with his human. Once you have that, he will shower you with love and affection. However, he is still young and can sometimes be a little naughty and impish! Rocket will help you to foster calm energy, help with emotional regulation, assist you to build relationships and can promote healing.
Tezzy
Tezzy is the old man of the group. He is semi-retired and loves to hang out with his buddies in the paddock. Tezzy is super friendly and gets on with all the other horses, however, because of his chilled personality, can sometimes get bullied by the other horses. Tezzy will help you achieve resilience, build your confidence and self-esteem, develop trust and promote calmness.