Equine assisted therapy in Melbourne's outer east

Helping children, teens and groups build confidence, emotional regulation and connection through horses, movement and nature.

We're a counselling practice at Bayswater North, 10 to 15 minutes from Ringwood, Knox and Maroondah. Support for anxiety, ADHD, autism and emotional regulation, with an action-based approach that doesn't rely on talk therapy alone.

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We partner with schools, community organisations and recovery services to deliver funded wellbeing programs.

For Children, Teens & NDIS

Child hugging a horse as an example of the connection in therapy session

Support for anxiety, ADHD, autism and emotional regulation through equine-assisted therapy.

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For Organisations & Programs

Wellbeing programs for schools, youth, family violence services, veterans and community organisations.

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"Equine Therapy was an incredible experience.

The time with the horses was eye opening and powerful."

Past and Present Programs

Veterans & First responders

Some people were trained for a job, but not trained for what comes after.

At Berkman Academy, we help veterans and first responders regain their lives by working with horses, regulating their nervous system, and building trust in themselves and others.

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Corporate Wellbeing

High performance can come at a cost. Stress, anxiety and even burnout.

At Berkman Academy, we help teams slow down, reset, and reconnect through movement, nature, and horses.

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Nature-Based Counselling

Not everyone connects with horses straight away.

We also offer counselling sessions in a quieter setting, for those who prefer a slower, more conversation-based approach.

These sessions are suited to teens and adults who want space to talk, walk, sit in nature, observing horses, reflect, and slow things down without the intensity of a clinical environment.

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About us

Qualified counsellors & Equine Assisted Therapists

Berkman Academy is developing an action‑based approach that doesn’t rely on talk therapy alone.

Our passion is simple: help people reconnect with themselves, by using horses, movement, and nature.

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271 Bayswater Rd.

Bayswater North VIC

0405 689 210

hello@berkmanacademy.com.au