EQUICHILD PLAY THERAPY
Equichild Play & Wellbeing Therapy offers a personalised, integrated approach, combining evidence-based play therapy with equine wellbeing tools. Using play, children explore their experiences, build coping strategies, and develop emotional resilience. Ponies provide a unique therapeutic tool, fostering confidence, self-awareness, and positive connections. This holistic, child-led therapy nurtures strengths and wellbeing in a safe, supportive environment.
Age Suitability
Equichild Play Therapy is most appropriate from ages 3-9.
Session Length
Individual​​
60 minutes
+ 15 mins case notes​
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Small Group of 2
90 minutes
+ 30 mins case notes
Duration
We recommend booking sessions in blocks of at least 5, as consistency in Play Therapy is key to making the most progress.
Location
Outside Playroom
North Wondai
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Participant
Private
NDIS Self & Plan Managed Accepted
No Referral Required
Investment
To discuss pricing or to book a session, please contact us.
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So what is Equine Play Therapy ?
Equichild Play Therapy is a transformative approach that combines the healing power of horses with child-centred play therapy to support emotional well-being. Through interactions with horses, children are provided with a unique opportunity to explore their feelings and experiences in a safe, nurturing environment. Using both ridden and non-ridden activities, children engage with the horses at their own pace, receiving immediate, non-verbal feedback that enhances emotional awareness and self-regulation.
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Our strength-based, Equimotional Wellbeing approach empowers children to build confidence, improve communication, and gain insight into their emotions, helping them navigate challenges with resilience and clarity. Equichild Play Therapy creates a space where children can express themselves freely, promoting growth, healing, and emotional balance.
Why is Equichild Play Therapy for children so helpful ?
Equichild Play Therapy integrates the unique connection between children and equines to create a dynamic therapeutic experience. The presence of horses provides immediate, non-verbal feedback, responding to subtle shifts in a child's emotional state, such as changes in breathing or heart rate. This real-time responsiveness helps children gain awareness of their emotions and supports self-regulation.
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Each session offers a safe, supportive space for children to express their thoughts and feelings through play—an instinctive form of communication. Whether through ridden or non-ridden activities with the horses, children are empowered to explore their emotions at their own pace, gaining confidence and emotional insight.