At Brumby Equine Assisted Therapy, we respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work, the Darug and Gundungurra peoples. We honour their enduring relationship with Country and acknowledge the wisdom held within First Nations cultures through story, song, community, and connection to the natural world.
We also acknowledge the deep relational understanding that exists within First Nations knowledge systems, and the importance of learning from ways of being that recognise connection, respect, presence, and relationship with land, animals, and one another.
Meet Your Counsellor
Parihan Wyatt
Director and Counsellor
I’m Parihan Wyatt, Director and Counsellor at Brumby Equine-Assisted Therapy. My work is rooted in the belief that true self-discovery and personal growth come from within, and I feel privileged to walk alongside others on their journey to reclaiming clarity and strength in their lives.
As a qualified Counsellor and Certified Equine Assisted Mental Health Practitioner, I aim to create a safe and transformative space where clients can explore their challenges on a deeper level. Traditional talk therapy doesn’t resonate with everyone, and that’s where this approach becomes truly unique. By incorporating the presence of horses with a nature-based setting, we access a profound and intuitive way of fostering growth that transcends words.
The work I do is not about fixing or changing you, it’s about reconnecting with what’s already within. Horses, with their incredible sensitivity and authenticity, offer powerful reflections and act as remarkable biofeedback partners, helping you access insights and breakthroughs that might otherwise remain hidden.
This method offers a different path for those who feel stuck or disconnected, a new way to experience therapeutic transformation. Whether you’re seeking to navigate life’s complexities or explore untapped potential, I am here to guide and support you every step of the way.
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Why Nature and Horses?
Equine-assisted therapy offers significant benefits for people with mental health challenges and neurodiverse individuals. It can support emotional regulation, build social and communication skills, and strengthen physical health, mental wellbeing, cognitive function, self-esteem, and confidence.
Research has shown its effectiveness in reducing anxiety, depression, and PTSD, as well as improving autism-related symptoms, behaviour, and social engagement in children and adolescents. These benefits have also been shown to last over time.
At Brumby Equine-Assisted Therapy, we work alongside horses and in natural environments because both offer something unique: a space where presence, awareness, and nervous system regulation can unfold without pressure or expectation.
Horses are highly responsive animals, deeply attuned to emotion, energy, and body language. As herd mammals, they communicate nonverbally and often respond to what we are not consciously aware of ourselves. Their honest, nonjudgmental feedback allows individuals to observe their own patterns and build awareness and self-compassion, especially for those who may find traditional, talk-based settings difficult.
Nature also supports regulation through rhythm, sensory input, and spaciousness. Elements like birdsong, the feel of the wind, or soft movement in the trees offer subtle cues of safety to the nervous system. Unlike confined clinical rooms, natural environments reduce social pressure and allow for a more grounded, open-ended experience.
Together, horses and nature offer more than a setting — they become part of the process. They support clients to slow down, notice, and connect with themselves and others in ways that feel safe, respectful, and meaningful. It’s not about fixing, but about allowing space for things to be noticed, felt, and understood.
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0413 781 727
The Blue Mountains:
Kanimbla, NSW 2790
Katoomba, NSW 2780
