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Berkman Academy
Who This Support Is For
Equine-assisted therapy at Berkman Academy supports children and teens who may be challenged by:
• anxiety
• ADHD
• autism
• emotional regulation challenges
• low confidence
• social difficulties
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Some young people struggle in traditional talk therapy.
Working with horses provides a practical way to learn emotional awareness and regulation through real interaction rather than conversation alone.
What Happens in a Session
Sessions take place outdoors in a calm paddock environment and may include:
• observing the horses
• grooming and caring for the horse
• leading exercises
• confidence-building activities
• reflection and discussion
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These activities help participants develop awareness, communication skills and emotional regulation in a safe and supportive setting.
Why Horses Can Help
Horses are highly sensitive to body language and emotional signals.
They respond immediately to tension, hesitation and confidence.
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This creates a powerful learning experience where participants can see how their internal state affects the interaction and practice staying calm, focused and present.
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For many young people, this experiential approach makes emotional learning easier than traditional therapy settings.
NDIS Support
All Equine Assisted Therapy sessions are delivered by a qualified counsellor, member of the ACA, with experience supporting children and NDIS participants.
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Berkman Academy invoices NDIS sessions under:
Improved Daily Living - Assessment Recommendation Therapy or Training - Counsellor 15_043_0128_1_3
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If you are unsure whether your plan support this line item, please reach out to your plan manager.
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Ready to book a session?