Working with animals to create safety, connection, and healing.

Following my divorce after a 20-year marriage, I carried deep resentment that I didn’t fully recognise at the time. I believed I was coping, but in reality I was pushing aside emotions that were still affecting both my body and my nervous system.

At a friend’s suggestion, I decided to try an equine session with Kim and her beautiful pony, Winnie. It was a completely new experience for me, but from the moment I arrived, I felt at ease in the peaceful surroundings and supported by Kim’s relaxed approach.

Spending time alone with Winnie was incredibly powerful. She seemed so wise and had a calm presence. I found myself opening up in a way I hadn’t before, by sharing my resentment and deep hurt to Winnie without fear of judgement.

What happened next truly amazed me. Winnie responded to my energy, repeatedly shaking it off. It wasn’t until I acknowledged my feelings and admitted that I needed to let them go that she softened toward me. It felt as though she had taken on what I was holding and released it, leaving me calmer, lighter, and more aware of what I needed to heal.

That session was a turning point in my journey. I’m incredibly grateful for the experience and can wholeheartedly recommend Horses with Halos as a unique and deeply impactful form of counselling.

I had such a lovely experience with Kim and her beautiful horse, Dusty. At the time, I was going through burnout and working through some trauma, and from the moment I arrived, Kim made me feel completely at ease. Her calm, gentle nature and the way she thoughtfully introduced me to Dusty helped me feel comfortable and safe straight away.

My time spent with Dusty was unlike anything I’ve ever experienced with an animal before. From the very beginning, we formed a special connection. Being with Dusty allowed me to relax, slow down, and simply be myself. There was something incredibly grounding about the experience — Dusty helped me stay present in the moment and find a sense of calm I hadn’t felt in a while.

I’m so grateful to Kim and Dusty for such a meaningful and healing experience. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a gentle, supportive, and truly unique therapy experience.

Thank you, Kim & Dusty!

Before my first session, I struggled deeply with anxiety and avoidance. Whenever I felt anxious about a situation, I would immediately withdraw because I couldn’t tolerate the uncomfortable sensations in my body. Avoiding felt like the only way to cope.

During my sessions with Kim and Dusty, I challenged myself to stay present in a situation that heightened my anxiety. With Dusty beside me, I allowed myself to fully experience those uncomfortable physical sensations instead of running from them. What I discovered was powerful, the feelings weren’t as overwhelming as I had always believed, and I was capable of sitting with them.

This became a turning point for me. In the presence of horses,  I began to develop practical strategies to manage the physical responses of my anxiety rather than avoid them. Dusty seemed incredibly attuned to what I was experiencing, and Kim’s guidance created a safe, supportive environment that made all the difference.

These sessions are truly amazing. This work is unique, deeply impactful, and genuinely life changing. I would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone looking to better understand themselves and move through anxiety in a new way.