My Approach to Equine
Facilitated Psychotherapy (EFP)
Holistic Exploration
Working holistically, my
approach to equine facilitated psychotherapy invites you to explore the inextricable link between mind, body, and spirit.
There's also an exploration of the interconnection that exists across the natural world, not just between humans and horses, but among everything that lives on earth.
In this state of higher consciousness, you often find clarity and a place from which to move forward.
Nature as a Therapeutic Space
Unlike therapeutic practices which explore the psyche in often small interior spaces, I work outdoors, where the horses live in a natural landscape filled with wildlife. Nature is a strong force here. My brand of EFP is about living in the moment, tuning into instincts, and trusting intuition - just like the horses do.
A Reflective Partnership
with Horses
The horses work by reflecting your emotional state – picking up on subtle body signals and energy – while I interpret their feedback. The horses remind us there is a life force beyond our traumas and trappings.
They do not judge, they simply allow us to see with more clarity and to remember our own animal and intuitive selves, reconnecting us to our bodies. There, in the body, we have a roadmap to our emotional lives.
I work with individual clients, couples, families, and supervisees.
I have also developed a unique approach to working with the herd
on family ancestral systems, otherwise known as constellation work.
My horses can do this work because they are ideally supported both emotionally and physically.
The herd roams year-round on ecologically mature land where they are free to develop familial relationships and friendships and display natural behavior that horses living as individuals or in confined spaces cannot.
The Herd's Environment
Ethical and Safe Practice
This herd feels safe, supported, and empowered.
The horses are given the time, an appropriate environment, and the freedom to choose whether or not to engage with clients, making their feedback absolutely authentic.
In turn, I assess clients’ readiness to receive the herd’s wisdom before venturing into their field.
The welfare of the herd and the safety of clients is paramount.
To hear more about how I work ethically and safely, members of the British Association
for Counselling and Psychotherapy can listen to a podcast recorded in 2023
I can’t tell you how much
this has helped me.
I feel POWERFUL.
For the first time
I feel like I am enough
and that I fit in.
— Adam
My Qualifications
Equine Facilitated Psychotherapist, Epona
Epona Approved Instructor
Leadership Trainer, Master Herder Approach, Eponaquest
Dip. Humanistic and Integrative Counselling, BCPC
Family Systemic Work, CWT
Dip. HE Youth and Community Work, University of the West of England
Supervisor and Couples Counsellor
Approved Supervisor BCPC
BACP Registered Counsellor
The Farm
Llwyna Farm, located in the Usk Valley and a short 20-minute drive from Chepstow, offers a tranquil setting within a 16th-century farmhouse setting.
Surrounded by fields, mature woodlands, and streams, it's a perfect spot for nature immersion and relaxation.
The farm features an all-weather arena for horse interactions, exclusive human spaces like a yurt with a wood-burner, the Cowshed Café, a shower and sauna, and two compost loos.
Workshop attendees can choose to camp on-site or stay in the charming gypsy caravan.
The Herd
My herd of nine, featuring a mix of mares and geldings with diverse ages, sizes, breeds, and personalities, each has a unique story.
It's most enriching to discover and connect with these stories directly as part of your experience on the farm.
Engaging with each horse allows you to immerse fully in the moment, making your interaction not just informative but a deeply personal journey into the world of equine therapy.
The Team
Kate Edser - Horsewoman, qualified riding instructor, journalist and communications expert, Kate helps plan and facilitate workshops and supports with admin and promotion.
Mark Lumley – Miranda’s partner, Mark is a blacksmith and sculptor (you can see his work all around the farm) and he is also an amazing cook, providing delicious lunches and cakes for the workshops.
Discover more about the team who make all of this possible.
If you feel a connection to this journey, the Herd and I are here to work with you.
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