Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy
Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy (EFP) involves working with a therapist while interacting and bonding with a herd of horses. EFP’s goal is to help you explore and address emotional and psychological challenges.
During EFP sessions, you interact with horses in various ways, such as grooming, leading, or observing them. EFP does not involve riding; one of the main goals is building a bond with the horses and through this process you can draw parallels and make connections between these interactions and your own life experiences and challenges.
Sessions are designed to explore emotional and behavioural patterns, relationship dynamics, and past traumas in a safe, therapeutic environment. The process is rooted in recognised therapeutic frameworks.
The presence of the horse can make this process feel more grounded, embodied, and immediate, often bypassing some of the defences that can show up in traditional talking therapy. Horses naturally respond to human emotions and behaviours, providing immediate, non-verbal feedback that helps you become more aware of unconscious patterns, regulate emotions, and process experiences deeply.
EFP sessions take place outdoors, in nature, although using an arena or covered area such as a stable or shelter can also be used.
EFP is suitable for all ages and I offer sessions to children, young people and adults.
I currently work with two herds – one near Great Shefford, Berkshire and the other near Stroud in Gloucestershire.
EFP sessions are 50 minutes and cost £90.
If you are interested in finding out more, or booking a session, please do contact me.
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