Experiences & Offerings
THERAPY
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy​
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An invitation to explore, experiment and create change.
Sometimes, finding the words to express what we're experiencing can be difficult. Equine-assisted psychotherapy offers a different way of exploring our inner world, through the presence of horses, our relationship with the environment and the experiences that emerge in the moment.
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Unlike traditional talk therapy, sessions take place outdoors, where horses become part of the therapeutic environment. Their natural sensitivity, curiosity and responses can create opportunities to explore patterns of relating, emotions, boundaries, trust and connection.
Drawing on my background in counselling, equine assisted therapy and gestalt psychotherapy training, I offer a relational, person-centred approach that supports greater self-awareness, emotional regulation and meaningful personal change.
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What to expect
Each session is tailored to your individual needs and therapeutic goals. Depending on what emerges, sessions may include mindful observation of horses, experiential activities, reflective conversation, intuitive connection and mindful time with each other and nature.
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There is no expectation to interact physically with the horses. Sometimes the most meaningful therapeutic moments arise from slowing down, noticing and allowing ourselves to be present.
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Who is this for?
Equine-assisted psychotherapy may be particularly supportive for children, adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, emotional overwhelm, relationship difficulties, grief, life transitions, low self-esteem or a desire for deeper self-understanding.
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Sessions are also available for couples and parent-child relationships, creating opportunities to explore communication, attachment, boundaries and relational patterns together.
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Session details
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Duration: 60min
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Individual session: $150 + GST
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Two-person session: $250 + GST
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NDIS-funded sessions: $156.16 (no GST applicable)
Additional Information:
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Sessions are conducted on the ground, with mounted sessions available after completing a minimum of three sessions (weight limit: 75kg).
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All sessions take place outdoors. Please come prepared with appropriate weather gear such as enclosed shoes, a hat or raincoat.
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Once your booking is confirmed, we will provide an informative brief outlining what to expect during your sessions.
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Cancellation Policy: A 48-hour notice is required for any cancellations.
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If Government funded, book here:
HEAL
Meditation and Energy Healing with Horses
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In a world that constantly asks us to do more, HEAL is an invitation to do less.
This two-hour private experience combines gentle breathwork, guided meditation, intuitive connection with horses and Reiki-based energy healing practices.
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Surrounded by the herd, this experience offers the opportunity to let go of the outside world, tune into the present moment, and explore what it feels like to simply be grounded, connected, and in harmony with both yourself and the horses.
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Your experience
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Arrive & Ground: Begin with a warm welcome, a warm cup of tea and an opportunity to settle into the herd. We'll explore how you're arriving and what you might like to receive from your time with the horses.
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Breathe & Be Present: Through accessible breathwork and guided meditation, you're invited to slow your pace, notice your body and reconnect with your intuition.
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Connect with the Horses: Spend unhurried and mindful time with our horses, feeling into presence, intuition and presence.
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Energy Healing & Integration: Experience a gentle Reiki-based practice with our herd, followed by quiet reflection and integration.
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Who is this for?
​HEAL is designed for people longing for rest, stillness, reconnection and intuitive healing. ​​
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This is a non-clinical wellbeing and nervous system healing experience, and is considered as a complementary relaxation and healing practice, not a substitute for medical or psychological treatment.
Session Details:
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Duration: 2 hours
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One person: $250 + GST
Additional Information:
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Sessions are conducted on the ground, with mounted sessions available after completing a minimum of three sessions (weight limit: 75kg).
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All sessions take place outdoors. Please come prepared with appropriate weather gear such as enclosed shoes, a hat or raincoat.
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Once your booking is confirmed, we will provide an informative brief outlining what to expect during your sessions.
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Cancellation Policy: A 48-hour notice is required for any cancellations.
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WALK
A Coastal Walking Journey With Horses & Nature
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An invitation to explore, wander, breathe and rediscover your natural rhythm.​
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There can be something deeply grounding about walking alongside a horse. ​
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Walking together becomes and opportunity to experience connection, presence and the simple beauty of moving through nature.
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WALK is a three-hour guided experience combining mindfulness, gentle movement, intuitive horse connection and the peaceful coastal environment of Patchs Beach NSW.
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Your Experience:
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Arrive & Connect: Begin at our Patchs Beach facility with grounding breathwork and meditation. Meet the horses, explore their personalities and spend time developing a gentle connection with yourself and the herd.
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Walk Together: Set off on a mindful guided walk towards the beach, leading your horse alongside you. You're invited to notice, be present, breathe and connect.
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Pause & Nourish: Arrive at our peaceful resting place. Enjoy tea and light refreshments while also the horses take a break. There is space to sit quietly, reflect or share what the journey has brought up for you.
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Return & Give Thanks: Walk back together at a gentle pace. Finish with mindful grooming, offering your horse care and appreciation before saying goodbye.
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Who is this for?
WALK is for those seeking a deeper connection with nature, horses and themselves. It may be particularly meaningful during life transitions, times of reflections or simply as an opportunity to move through or step outside familiar routines.
This experience can be enjoyed individually or shared with a partner, friend or loved one.
Participants should be comfortable walking outdoors on uneven or sandy terrain.
The experience is subject to suitable weather, beach conditions, horse wellbeing and route permissions.
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Session Details:
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Duration: 3 hours
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One person: $390 + GST
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Two people + $550 + GST
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Pricing includes guided horse connection, mindful walking, tea and light refreshments.
Additional Information:
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All sessions take place outdoors. Please come prepared with appropriate weather gear such as enclosed shoes, a hat or raincoat.
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Once your booking is confirmed, we will provide an informative brief outlining what to expect during your sessions.
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Cancellation Policy: A 48-hour notice is required for any cancellations.
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CONNECT
Family, Group & Team Experiences
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Our relationships shape so much of how we experience ourselves and the world around us.
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CONNECT offers a unique opportunity to step outside familiar environments and explore the ways we relate to ourselves and one another, supported by the presence of horses.
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Horses naturally respond to movement, proximity, communication and boundaries. Through carefully facilitated experiential activities, participants are invited to become curious about how they connect, collaborate, communicate and respond to challenges.
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Each three-hour experience is thoughtfully tailored to the group, with opportunities for meaningful reflection and shared discovery.
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Two ways to experience CONNECT
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Family Connection: A professionally facilitated therapeutic experience for families wishing to strengthen relationships, explore communication, understand relational patterns and create new opportunities for connection. Activities are tailored to each family's needs and may include shared groundwork, reflective exercises, mindful horse interactions and guided therapeutic conversations.
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Team Connection: An experiential professional development experience for small teams and organisations wanting to explore leadership, communication, collaboration, trust and group dynamics. Through facilitated activities with horses, teams are encouraged to reflect on how they work together and how insights might translate into their professional environment.
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What to expect:
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Your group experience begins with an introduction to the horses, an opportunity to settle into the surroundings and a conversation about your shared intentions.
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From there, participants are guided through a series of carefully chosen activities, followed by opportunities for reflection, conversation and integration.
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The experience concludes with a catered lunchbox, enjoyed together in the peaceful natural environment, either near the horses or close to the beach, depending on conditions.
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No previous horse experience is required, and activities take place on the ground.
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Session Details:
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Duration: 3 hours + option 1 hour catered lunch box
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Min 3 participants, Max 6 participants
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Price per participant: $180 + GST
Additional Information:​
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All sessions take place outdoors. Please come prepared with appropriate weather gear such as enclosed shoes, a hat or raincoat.
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Once your booking is confirmed, we will provide an informative brief outlining what to expect during your sessions.
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Cancellation Policy: A 48-hour notice is required for any cancellations.​
EQUINE WELLNESS STAY
An immersive Equine Wellness Stay designed to nourish your mind, body, and spirit.
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Perfect for a nurturing coastal reset, this experience invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and let our intuitive horses guide you back to balance.
At the heart of this offering is a 60-minute Equine Wellness Session, where Maxime gently guides you through a therapeutic session with our horses that to promote holistic health and healing. Horses are deeply intuitive beings, sensitive to breath, intention, energy, and emotion, and being in their presence offers a powerful pathway to nervous system regulation, emotional clarity, and deeper self-connection.
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Whether you’re navigating stress, seeking calm, or simply looking to reconnect with nature and yourself, Maxime’s warm and grounded facilitation creates a safe and supportive environment to do so.​
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Your reset can include:
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Accommodation at Ballina Beach Nature Resort (discount code available), or absolute beachfront camping at Patchs Beach
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Tailored Equine Wellness Session with registered therapist and healing practitioner Maxime Willems - Therapy & Training
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Tailored Yoga session with our horses
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Remedial Massage to restore balance and release tension
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Sound Bowl Healing and Aura Reading with our horses
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Peaceful retreat away with horses, coastal bush & healing practices
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Direct access to 30km of secluded South Ballina Beach & resort facilities​
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