Equliberty 28-32 Dixon Street, Strathpine, Queensland 4500

Welcome to Equiliberty, the premier institution for equine assisted psychotherapy and mental health in Strathpine, Australia. Located at Dixon Street, 28-32, our establishment offers a unique and effective approach to treating a range of mental health disorders in children, adolescents, and adults.

At Equiliberty, our team of highly trained and skilled therapists work alongside our lovely horses to provide a transformative healing experience. Nestled in the peaceful and scenic Samford area, just 35 minutes northwest of Brisbane CBD, our tranquil setting sets the stage for emotional growth and self-discovery.

Horses, as prey animals, have evolved to possess finely tuned senses, including the ability to read our heartbeats and breathing rates. Their native language is body language, allowing them to expertly interpret our non-verbal cues, even when we are unaware of them. This unique ability enables horses to sense and reflect the emotions of those around them, providing immediate feedback without judgment. Through this process, even subconscious or suppressed emotional struggles can come to light, allowing for access, processing, and ultimately, emotional healing.

Our approach, known as ARCH (Adaptive Response to Children's Healing), is based on a narrative approach of storytelling. Our therapeutic team consists of mental health professionals working alongside equine specialists and, of course, our horses. Together, they create a safe and supportive environment where individuals, families, couples, or groups can embark on their healing journey.

Equiliberty harnesses the innate abilities of horses, such as their acute senses of hearing, smell, and touch, to facilitate emotional growth and healing. Horses naturally mirror each other's feelings through body language, a survival mechanism within their herds. By introducing individuals or small groups to our herd, we allow the horses to reflect their emotional states, providing valuable insights. Our registered psychologist, Marthe, and psychiatrist, Dr. Anja, are on hand to help individuals make sense of these experiences, ensuring a transformative therapeutic process.

Emotions that lie beneath the surface often trouble us more than those we are aware of and can work through. Through equine assisted psychotherapy, horses reflect our feelings back to us, bringing subconscious emotions to the surface. This allows us to process and make sense of them, ultimately freeing us from their burden. Many individuals find that they make progress in fewer sessions than traditional in-office therapies, making equine assisted psychotherapy a highly effective option.

Equiliberty's approach is particularly beneficial for those who may struggle to discuss their problems or have difficulty trusting and relating to others due to past trauma. By forming relationships with horses, individuals can bypass their fear responses and build trust through the release of oxytocin, the love and bonding hormone. This hormone is not only crucial for human bonding but is also released during human-animal interactions.

In addition to equine assisted psychotherapy, Equiliberty also offers Equine Assisted Learning, which utilizes the wisdom of horses for personal growth, learning, and improved communication. This program is available for individuals or small groups, including work teams and corporate groups, as well as youth at risk.

Equiliberty has been featured on popular television programs such as Scope and Totally Wild, showcasing the incredible benefits of equine assisted psychotherapy. Don't miss out on this transformative and unique approach to mental health and well-being. Contact us today at 0421 662 174 to book your equine assisted psychotherapy session.