Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy
in Wingham, Ontario
Sometimes, healing doesn’t start with words. Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy offers a powerful, experiential approach to mental health by partnering with horses in the therapeutic process. Sessions are offered in-person near Wingham, Ontario.
“Sometimes the most honest connection is with a creature who meets you without judgment.”
Equine-assisted therapy invites clients to engage with horses as a way of gaining insight, building emotional awareness, and practicing new ways of relating to themselves and others. Horses are highly intuitive animals. They respond to our body language and emotional states in real time, offering honest, nonverbal feedback that can be deeply healing and grounding.
Equine Therapy Can Help With
Emotional Regulation
Confidence and Assertiveness
Healing from
Trauma
Equine Therapy Could Help You
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Regulate emotions like anxiety, anger, or sadness
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Build trust and connection in a safe, non-verbal space
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Improve communication and boundary-setting skills
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Reconnect with your body and nervous system
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Develop self-awareness, self-esteem, and self-trust
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Heal from past trauma through embodied, experiential work
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Practice mindfulness and being present
You don’t need any horse experience to benefit from equine therapy. Sessions do not require riding—instead, they involve activities like grooming, leading, observing, or simply being with the horses, all facilitated by a trained therapist and equine specialist.
Why The Journey Counselling and Psychotherapy?
Unique & Holistic
We believe healing can happen outside the therapy room. Equine therapy provides a unique, nature-based environment that supports nervous system regulation and deep personal insight.
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Trauma-Informed & Gentle
Our facilitators are trained in trauma-informed approaches. Sessions move at your pace and emphasize safety, consent, and empowerment.
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Deeply Relational
Working with horses encourages honest, present-moment connection—both with yourself and others. This makes it a powerful complement to talk therapy or a stand-alone path to healing.
Meet Your EAP Therapist
Equine-assisted psychotherapy at The Journey is provided by Michaelah Robinson (she/her), Equine Specialist and Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). With a grounded, compassionate presence, Michaelah supports youth, adults, and couples through equine-assisted therapy—helping clients reconnect with themselves through nature, somatic awareness, and the wisdom of horses. Drawing on both clinical training and a lifelong connection to the land and animals, Michaelah creates a space of safety, curiosity, and authentic connection, whether meeting virtually or on her family farm.
How Our Youth Therapy Works
Grounded in Relationship
You’ll engage with horses in a way that fosters trust, emotional awareness, and nonverbal connection.
Experiential
& Embodied
Sessions involve interactive activities that help you notice, reflect, and process emotional responses in real time.
Customized
to Your Needs
Whether you're seeking to reduce anxiety, build confidence, or heal from trauma, sessions are tailored to your goals and comfort level.