What is equine assisted therapy? With Alex Gulland

Have you ever wondered how horses can play a role in therapy? In this fascinating episode, Josephine Hughes is joined by Alex Gulland, an equine therapist who works with clients alongside horses to support emotional healing and personal growth. Alex shares how equine therapy works, who it’s best suited for, and why the presence of horses can help people in ways that traditional therapy might not. Whether you're a therapist curious about equine-assisted work or someone interested in alternative approaches to healing, this episode will give you insights into the unique connection between humans and horses.Takeaways:What is equine assisted therapy and how it worksWhy horses are so attuned to human emotionsThe types of clients who benefit from equine therapyReal-life stories of transformation through therapy with horsesHow therapists can train in equine-assisted therapyFind out more about Alex HERESetting up in private practice? Download my free checklist HERENeed ideas for how to get clients? Download my free handout 21 Ways for Counsellors to Attract New Clients HEREYou can also find me here:The Good Enough Counsellors Facebook GroupJosephine Hughes on FacebookJosephine Hughes on YouTubeMy website: josephinehughes.comThe information contained in Good Enough Counsellors is provided for information purposes only. The contents of this podcast are not intended to amount to advice and you should not rely on any of the contents of this podcast. Professional advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from taking any action as a result of the contents of this podcast.Josephine Hughes disclaims all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on any of the contents of this podcast.Keywords:Equine therapy, therapy with horses, equine assisted therapy