Horses reflect our inner state and help us come back to ourselves
What is Equine Assisted Psychotherapy?
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, EAPT, or Equine Assisted Counselling is a form of therapy in which horses join with people to help them journey down the healing path. Through gentle guidance the counsellors and facilitators help clients understand and connect with their emotions to gain insights into long standing patterns in their lives, experienced trauma and negative core beliefs.
Only by becoming truly connected and authentic within ourselves will a horse find complete trust, respect, connection and alignment with a human.
Only by becoming truly connected and authentic within ourselves will a horse find complete trust, respect, connection and alignment with a human.
Equine Assisted Therapy is beneficial for:
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How Equine Assisted Psychotherapy works
The first visit includes a short intake where we work together to understand your goals and desired outcome. Then it is straight to the horses where you engage in various groundwork and reflective activities with the horses. Just like working with horses, we meet you where you are at and work together from there.
No prior horse experience is necessary. We have an indoor arena for your comfort so sessions are held no matter the weather!
No prior horse experience is necessary. We have an indoor arena for your comfort so sessions are held no matter the weather!
The Equine Therapy Team
Monique Gerber
Certified Equine Assisted Learning Facilitator
owner and founder of Leading Edge Equine Academy.
Monique grew up with horses and has a great appreciation for the healing and wisdom that horses provide.
She has spent a lifetime studying herd dynamics and survival instincts which influence greatly
the horse human connection.
Along the way, Monique attained her certification as a Hypnotherapist, Counselling Skills as well as a Personal Trainer. All these experiences have aided in her ability
to help and coach others to find successes in their own lives.
Monique provides the Equine Specialist/facilitator to the therapeutic team and provides the crucial feedback from the horse to help the client reach their full potential.
Certified Equine Assisted Learning Facilitator
owner and founder of Leading Edge Equine Academy.
Monique grew up with horses and has a great appreciation for the healing and wisdom that horses provide.
She has spent a lifetime studying herd dynamics and survival instincts which influence greatly
the horse human connection.
Along the way, Monique attained her certification as a Hypnotherapist, Counselling Skills as well as a Personal Trainer. All these experiences have aided in her ability
to help and coach others to find successes in their own lives.
Monique provides the Equine Specialist/facilitator to the therapeutic team and provides the crucial feedback from the horse to help the client reach their full potential.
Robyn Oldroyd BA RP
Registered Psychotherapist
Robin has been practicing clinical therapy for over 15 years. Robin works from a client centered, strength-based approach anchored in evidence base best practice.
She believes that healing encompasses all elements of body, mind and spirit and therefore there is greater benefit in holistic healing.
Robin specializes in assisting clients to recognize and embrace their own resilience to adversities through a wide range of treatment modalities. She is specially trained in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT). Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma, Attachment disorders, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness and Concurrent Disorders (Addictions and Substance Abuse). She has worked extensively with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma and substance abuse.
Robin has recently reconnected with her passion for horses and has brought her unique expertise to the Leading Edge Team. She has recognized the horses innate ability to help clients navigate through their emotions and help them connect with their true selves in an empowering and life changing way!
As a registered psychotherapist, Robin is recognized by many of the major insurance companies including Manulife, Victim's Services, Bluecross for Veterans and First Responders.
Registered Psychotherapist
Robin has been practicing clinical therapy for over 15 years. Robin works from a client centered, strength-based approach anchored in evidence base best practice.
She believes that healing encompasses all elements of body, mind and spirit and therefore there is greater benefit in holistic healing.
Robin specializes in assisting clients to recognize and embrace their own resilience to adversities through a wide range of treatment modalities. She is specially trained in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT). Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma, Attachment disorders, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness and Concurrent Disorders (Addictions and Substance Abuse). She has worked extensively with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma and substance abuse.
Robin has recently reconnected with her passion for horses and has brought her unique expertise to the Leading Edge Team. She has recognized the horses innate ability to help clients navigate through their emotions and help them connect with their true selves in an empowering and life changing way!
As a registered psychotherapist, Robin is recognized by many of the major insurance companies including Manulife, Victim's Services, Bluecross for Veterans and First Responders.
The Equine Team
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“Monique & Robin & their horses literally changed my life. I have experienced many healing and personal growth modalities elsewhere but none yielded the success of the guided equine therapy with Leading Edge Academy. It has succeeded where no others could. The horses offer such gentle guidance, profound insight is possible. Rest assured that you will never be judged by the horses or by these 2 highly-trained and gifted facilitators. You will always feel safe and supported in these competent and caring hands, hooves & hearts!”
-Susan (2019 & 2020 Participant)
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Leading Edge Equine Academy is conveniently and centrally located near Woodstock, On. We serve Southwestern Ontario including London, Stratford, Kitchener-Waterloo plus Toronto and the GTA . Leading Edge offers empowerment programs for both individuals and organizations. Specially designed packages are provided to organizations for leadership and team development as well as mental wellness in the workplace.