How to choose your service:
We offer three services. It can be tricky to choose what’s best for your needs! Read the information below, and if you still need help, call us to chat: 0493 878 408 (office hours M-F, 9am-noon).
Support for your mental health or disability: If you’re looking for treatment for a mental health condition or support around your disability needs, please explore our Psychology or Counselling offerings. Both incorporate horse and nature-connection activities.
Seeking an experience with horses as a supplement to your mental health treatment: If you already see a psychologist and desire an experiential, horse-based activity to supplement your current therapeutic goals, please explore Counselling with equine therapy.
Comprehensive support: Many of our clients enroll in both Psychology and Occupational Therapy. This is a great option for people who want to support their mental health needs with a qualified psychologist while also achieving their occupational therapy goals. This is also a great option for children. The psychologist can work with the child (on topics such as anxiety management), develop a treatment plan, as well as support her parents or caregivers with behavioural management strategies at home. The Occupational Therapist can work with the child based on her therapeutic goals developed by the psychologist. The two practitioners can share information, support her goals, and provide valuable feedback to one another.
NDIS participants: If you would like to use your NDIS funding, start by looking at your funding options. If you have Capacity Building or Core funds, you can use these to fund our Psychology, Counselling, or Occupational Therapy sessions. Click here to view the NDIS line items you can use for these services.
Medicare rebates: If you would like to receive a Medicare rebate, you must book in a Psychology session. First, visit your GP and ask for a ‘Mental Health Treatment Plan’. If your GP recommends psychology sessions, ask them to direct the referral to us. They can email the referral to our clinic at: info@byronbayequinetherapy.com.au, and include any of the psychologists listed on our website here.
Psychology
All ages
Psychology sessions
Our Psychologists offer evidence-based interventions (such as CBT, EMDR), immersed in nature or in our office. Equine-assisted therapy and nature-assisted therapeutic activities may be included if in support of therapeutic goals. Office, telehealth, and outdoor settings available. Medicare rebates are available with a Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP. NDIS, Medicare, & private-paying clients welcome
Counselling
All ages
Counselling with Equine-assisted Therapy
Our certified and insured counsellors offer a range of counselling modalities, including EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Autism/ADHD/NDIS disability support, and more. All of our counsellors offer Equine-assisted Therapy (EAT), a modality designed to support mental health concerns and disability needs, by incorporating horse-connection exercises into therapy sessions. Outdoor, telehealth, or room based sessions available. NDIS & private-paying clients welcome.
Occupational Therapy
All ages
Occupational Therapy
Our occupational therapist supports children and teens with disabilities, with a special focus on ADHD, ID, and Autism. This service includes clinic visits, home/school observations, reports, assessments, stakeholder meetings, and more. Equine-assisted therapy can be incorporated if desired. NDIS & private-paying clients welcome.