Our unique approach to healing

Discover how Paws Four Mental Health & Ponies and Paws Mental Health Therapy offers a compassionate and effective path to well-being through counselling.

Specialized services

At Paws Four Mental Health & Ponies and Paws Mental Health Therapy, you are offered a unique blend of counselling and animal interactions designed to support your journey towards a healthier, more fulfilling life. 

Youth therapy (ages 5+)

We provide one-on-one therapy for young people aged 5 and up, fostering emotional regulation and self-esteem through gentle interactions with our ponies and animals.

Adult counselling

Our sessions help adults address mental health challenges, trauma, grief, and relationship breakdowns in a supportive, animal-assisted environment.

NDIS participant support

Specialized counseling for NDIS participants, utilizing animal interaction to enhance communication, social skills, and emotional well-being.

Beyond traditional counselling

Working with Lin-Rose and her four-legged partners offers a gentle interaction in a safe, non-clinical, non-judgmental space to assist clients with a sense of self, achievement, and competence. This unique approach goes beyond words, fostering deep connections and lasting change.

Who benefits most

Paws Four Mental health and Ponies and Paws mental health therapy is highly beneficial for young people (ages 5 and up), people seeking support for various mental health challenges, symptom reduction, and NDIS participants. Lin=-Rose specialize in Trauma counseling, Mental Health counseling, Generalist counseling (relationship breakdown, grief, self-building, healing), and professional supervision.

A typical session experience

While each session is tailored, it often involves guided interactions with our ponies and other animals in a natural, outdoor setting. Activities might include gentle grooming, leading a pony, or simply being present with the animals. These interactions promote mindfulness, reduce anxiety, build confidence, and offer a unique pathway to emotional processing and healing.