Sessions are 1 Hour at a rate of £45
Counselling sessions are held face to face in a comfortable, private space located here on the farm.
I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you to talk freely whilst feeling supported, to help you explore, understand and embrace your true self.
Free 15-minute phone consultation to ensure what I offer is right for you.
Sessions are 1 Hour at a rate of £45
Walk and talk is a great alternative to regular Counselling, aiding both our physical and mental health. Getting out in nature for a walk can be less directive, giving you an alternative focus throughout, helping you to talk more freely whilst embracing nature and all it has to offer.
Sessions are 1 Hour at a rate of £45
Committing to face to face counselling can sometimes be challenging to fit into a busy life, or you may feel more comfortable in your own home. So I offer sessions online to make Counselling more accessible.
Sessions are 1 Hour at a rate of £45
Getting out in nature has many benefits and is often something we take for granted when we live such busy lives. We can head out with our chairs to sit in the fields, surrounded by beautiful countryside and grazing farm animals.
When the weather turns colder and the nights draw in, we can light the fire pit to stay nice and warm.
Sessions are 1.5 Hours at a Rate of £60
Single Session Therapy can be beneficial to those who wish to have Counselling, without committing to regular sessions. Sometimes life throws us a curve ball and can knock us off balance. These sessions are designed to provide extra support as and when needed. This may be beneficial to clients looking to finish Counselling, allowing chance to check in should you need it.
Sessions are 1 Hour Session at a rate of £55
Working alongside animals with their own minds means every day is different. It can teach us resilience, boundaries and awareness of both our own and the animal’s behaviour and feelings. It can help to develop communication skills and appreciate how we are all unique.
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We can discuss what you are looking for during our consultation session, to see if AAT is right for you.
I am extremely passionate about animals and believe we can learn a lot from what they have to offer. They live in the moment, are non judgemental and extremely forgiving. Working alongside animals with their own minds means each day is different. It can teach us resilience, boundaries and build awareness of our own and the animals feelings and emotions. It can help develop communication skills and help us appreciate we are all unique. We should relish what each of us, as individuals have to offer in this life as we all have a purpose and deserve to be appreciated.
Each of the animals have their own unique personalities and have been carefully selected for their temperament. Tyson (Sheep) is extremely confident, affectionate and thrives off human interaction.
Betty (sheep) on the other hand can be more timid. Each of the sheep have started clicker training which is a great activity to get involved with.
My Therapy Dog Rolo is deaf, requiring a completely different form of communication. At times this can be challenging when learning new things, but when that connection has been established, you will find a deeper means of communication and trust like no other.
The human- animal bond is something to treasure and I look forward to sharing this with you.
Practical sessions are held in a secure area to maintain client and animal safety. This allows you to get to know each other and learn how to work with each of the animals. We can also venture out with the dog for a change of scenery. We are fortunate to be close to some great local dog parks containing obstacles and agility equipment. These areas are done via private hire, which is perfect for maintaining confidentiality. Please be aware that any hire costs will be added to session fee's.
Rolo can come in for counselling sessions for emotional support, with ample room on the sofa he will love to keep you company throughout. He offers naturally grounding behaviours such as sitting on your feet or leaning in to you like a 4 legged weighted blanket.
During lambing season, there may be other tame lambs to feed and interact with - this will need to be discussed and arranged before hand. We can also feed the chickens and look for eggs, as well as feeding the pigs.
Benefits of Animal Assisted Therapy:
Countryside Counselling makes the most of the picturesque countryside and all it has to offer. This type of Counselling gets us out of the therapy room and in to nature. We can take our chairs, a cup of tea and head out to the fields. We can sit outside surrounded by fresh country air and grazing farm animals.
During the evenings an colder months, we can sit around the firepit whether its light or dark. Some people prefer the comfort of being in nature where the focus is less direct. It helps to remove the pressure of talking whilst having an alternate focus.
We may need to make alternative arrangements for days of wet weather, as after all we are in Devon!
Walk and Talk is a great alternative to regular Counselling, aiding both our physical and mental health. Getting out in nature for a walk can be less directive, giving you an alternative focus throughout, helping you to talk more freely whilst embracing nature and all it has to offer.
We will start our walk & talk sessions around the farm to allow us to get to know each other. When we both feel comfortable to do so we can explore different routes during our sessions. We do not have to power walk, we can walk at your pace and find a suitable route that works for you. For those chilly days, we can also head off with a flask of tea to help keep us warm.
When walking in the countryside, its great to see what wildlife we stumble across on the way. On the walks on and around the farm you may sometimes see geese, deer, ducks and birds, as well as the livestock grazing in the surrounding fields.
If you have any worries or concerns around livestock, please let me know in advance to ensure we plan our routes accordingly. I want you to enjoy your session and feel safe.
Getting out for a walk in nature can help reduce stress & and anxiety
If you would like to book a counselling session with me or find out if my approach is the right one for you, please give me a call.