Welcome to
Inspired Therapies
Compassionate mental health support for your healing journey.
Welcome to Inspired Therapies
Compassionate mental health support for your healing journey.
Whether you're navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, or life's complex emotional challenges, you deserve professional care that truly understands your experience.
I'm Vicki, an accredited therapist specialising in trauma recovery and complex mental health support. My therapeutic approach blends evidence-based counselling methods with the calming presence of horses in natural surroundings - offering you a unique space to heal, process, and reconnect with your inner strength.
Why choose Inspired Therapies?
Finding the right therapeutic approach for your healing journey
Everyone's path to healing is unique, which is why I offer three distinct therapeutic settings to meet your individual needs and preferences:
Equine-Assisted Therapy
If traditional talk therapy hasn't resonated with you, or if you're drawn to being outdoors and connecting with animals, equine therapy could be the perfect path. There's no horse riding involved and no experience required.
Horses, with their intuitive and gentle nature, offer a unique mirror to our inner selves. Their presence can help us feel more connected, grounded, and at ease - often accessing emotions and insights that might be harder to reach in traditional settings.
Room-Based Sessions If you prefer a traditional, private counselling environment, my comfortable therapeutic room provides a safe, confidential space where we can focus entirely on your healing journey using evidence-based approaches.
Online Video Sessions For those who value convenience or feel more comfortable in their own space, video sessions offer the same professional, compassionate support with the flexibility to connect from wherever feels right for you.
All approaches use the same evidence-based therapeutic methods, tailored to create your most meaningful healing experience. NDIS, Work Cover, Victims Assist and private clients welcome.
Therapy sessions
What happens during a therapy session?
If you would like an Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) session, you’ll experience a safe, supportive space to work through your goals and challenges. We start each session with a conversation about your current needs. From there, I guide you through a regulation activity to bring a sense of calm to both your body and mind, preparing you for your time with the horses. Based on your comfort level, you’ll have a variety of ways to engage with the horses. This may include observation of horses, meeting with horses at liberty, touching, grooming and leading your horse, leading at liberty (leading horses without a lead rope) or various creative activities with the horses. You’re free to be as close or as distanced from the horses as you feel comfortable, with no horse-riding involved. This ground-based equine therapy allows you to interact with the horses in a way that feels authentic and safe for you.
At Inspired Therapies, we’re fully qualified, trauma-informed, and passionate about creating a meaningful experience for each client. Our sessions are designed to explore areas such as emotional regulation, building healthy relationships, healing trauma, managing mental health, and personal growth.
If you’re ready to learn more, I invite you to reach out and inquire about a session for your individual needs or ask about any group sessions we may offer. Whether you’re an individual or part of a group, we can work together to support your goals.
What you need to know
What you need to know before your session
No previous experience with horses is required for equine assisted therapy. Sessions are held entirely on the ground—this is not a riding lesson. You’re welcome to engage with the horses as closely or distantly as you feel comfortable. Since these sessions are outdoors, please dress appropriately. Closed-toe shoes, sun protection, and comfortable clothing are recommended. Don’t forget to bring water, sunscreen, and a hat to stay sun-safe during your time with us.
If you have selected a video session a link will be sent to you after your booking confirmation. Room based sessions are on site and indoors.All sessions are private and confidential, designed to respect your space and healing journey. Sessions last 60 - 90 minutes and bookings are essential. I kindly ask that you arrive no earlier than 10 minutes before your appointment, as this helps us maintain privacy for all clients. For safety, smoking is not permitted on the grounds.
If you’re looking for a guided program to explore equine therapy, consider our Horse Wisdom Program. This structured approach combines the therapeutic benefits of equine-assisted activities with personalised guidance to support your ongoing journey toward healing and self-discovery.
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Contacts
Get in touch with us
I’d love to answer any questions you might have. Inspired Therapies is here to offer support, whether you’re navigating trauma, looking to reduce anxiety, or seeking personal growth. Connect with me today to learn more about how therapy can benefit you or to book your session. I look forward to helping you explore your healing journey.