Healing through the Heart of the Horse
Mornington Peninsula Equine Assisted Therapy
Healing through the Heart of the Horse
Welcome to Mornington Peninsula Equine Assisted Therapy (MPEAT), located on a tranquil farm in Tyabb, Victoria. We offer equine assisted therapy, a unique approach that uses the natural connection between humans and horses to support emotional, mental, and physical healing.
Suitable for people of all ages, our sessions support those experiencing mental health concerns, stress, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, life transitions, neurodiversity, disability, or anyone seeking greater self-awareness, confidence, resilience, and personal growth.
Horses are intuitive, patient, and non-judgmental, creating a safe and nurturing environment for growth and recovery. At MPEAT, we’re passionate about helping people heal, connect, and thrive through the powerful bond between horse and human.
The Power of Equine Assisted Therapy
Emotional Resilience
Horses respond naturally and honestly to human emotions, offering genuine feedback that promotes emotional awareness and growth. Through equine assisted sessions, clients learn to identify and manage their feelings, develop effective coping strategies, and build the confidence and inner strength needed to navigate life’s challenges with greater balance.
Stress Management
The calming presence of horses, combined with a peaceful outdoor environment, creates an ideal space for relaxation and restoration. Nature-based counselling allows the nervous system to reset while clients learn practical tools to manage anxiety, overwhelm, and everyday stress in a supportive and tranquil setting.
Note: We also offer
room-based therapy on-site.
Social Connection & Communication
Horses are intuitive and responsive beings that reflect human behaviour and emotion. Working alongside them fosters empathy, enhances non-verbal communication skills, and helps build more authentic and meaningful relationships — both within and beyond the paddock.
Self-Awareness & Personal Growth
The unique combination of equine therapy and nature offers powerful opportunities for self-discovery. Clients become more present, grounded, and mindful, while time spent in nature encourages reflection and personal insight that supports lasting, positive change.
What is it?
Equine Assisted Therapy is a unique approach to counselling and personal growth that involves working alongside horses as active partners in the therapeutic process. Rather than focusing only on talking, sessions invite clients to learn about themselves through guided activities and interactions with horses.
Horses are highly sensitive and responsive beings. Their natural ability to reflect human emotions, boundaries, and patterns offers powerful opportunities for insight, connection, and change. Sessions are facilitated by a registered counsellor and take place in a calm, private outdoor environment designed to feel both physically and emotionally safe.
Through carefully facilitated activities, clients are supported to explore thoughts, feelings, behaviours, and relationships in the moment. This hands-on, embodied approach can help deepen self-awareness, build confidence, improve emotional regulation, and strengthen communication and relationship skills.
Equine Assisted Therapy provides a supportive, non-judgemental space where curiosity is encouraged and each client’s pace is respected. All sessions are trauma-informed and tailored to the individual, recognising that meaningful growth often happens through experience rather than words alone.
Areas we may work with include:
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Stress
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Grief and loss
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Trauma
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Relationship concerns
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Life transitions and adjustment
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Inner critic and self-esteem
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Problem-solving skills
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Belief patterns and attitudes
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Emotional regulation
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Autism spectrum differences
"Bree holds such a calm, authentic space. I felt seen on a deep level, and safe to be my true self. In that safety, alongside the horses, real
a-ha moments happened and that's where the healing begins."
Tammy
"Bree provides a very present space for healing, she is attentive and I felt very heard and seen during my sessions. Bree is very professional in her conduct and l trusted her to guide my interactions with the horses as she really tracks both human and horse with great detail. She is genuine and caring and my time with her has helped me to step more fully into my own power."
Libby
"The peace and tranquility of the farm setting instantly put me at ease. The ponies, paddocks and horses offer a true connection, that has allowed me to heal in ways I didn't expect.
Gary
"Hazel always looks forward to her time with Bree at MPEAT."
Jennie
Horses are deeply present, intuitive animals who respond to what is happening in the moment. They do not judge or analyse — instead, they offer honest, immediate feedback through their behaviour and responses to the energy, emotions, and intentions around them.
Each horse is unique, with their own personality, preferences, strengths, sensitivities, and ways of communicating. As prey and herd animals, horses are naturally attuned to their environment and to one another. This heightened awareness means they are highly responsive to subtle changes — emotionally, physically, and relationally.
Horses rely on connection, boundaries, cooperation, and trust for safety and survival within the herd. When humans interact with them, these same themes often come into focus. Horses naturally reflect how we show up — how we relate, communicate, manage emotions, hold boundaries, and respond to stress or uncertainty.
Because of this, working with horses can offer powerful insights into our patterns, beliefs, and relationships. Without words, horses invite us into greater self-awareness, presence, and authenticity. Through this process, clients are supported to learn about themselves in a way that feels experiential, meaningful, and often deeply transformative.
Horses can gently guide us toward connection, learning, and growth — creating space for change that is felt, embodied, and lasting.
Why we work with horses
Get in Touch
Email contact@mpeat.com.au
Call or text Bree on 0400 028 358
Located in Tyabb, Victoria 3913, Australia
