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"In the presence of horses and nature
The body remembers safety
and the
Heart learns to trust again ...."
MODALITIES
Our Therapeutic Modalities
Equine Therapy & Trauma Healing Gold Coast
At Equine Resolutions, our therapy is guided by a range of trauma-informed therapeutic modalities designed to support healing, nervous system regulation, and personal growth. We offer a combination of room-based, nature-based, and equine-assisted therapy approaches to meet each client’s unique needs on the Gold Coast.
We use the following modalities, depending on the desired outcome, because they offer a compassionate, integrative approach to healing that honours the whole person—mind, body, and nervous system. Each modality supports clients to safely explore and process trauma, build self-awareness, and reconnect with their inner strengths. Whether through understanding and healing inner parts (IFS), reprocessing painful memories (EMDR), increasing present-moment awareness (Gestalt), or releasing stored tension from the body (Somatic Therapy), these approaches work together to support lasting emotional regulation, self-leadership, and genuine transformation.
Therapeutic Modalities
1. Gestalt Therapy
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Focuses on present-moment awareness and personal responsibility.
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Encourages clients to explore their emotions, behaviors, and thoughts in the here-and-now.
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Often used to support self-awareness, integration, and relational healing.
2. Internal Family Systems (IFS)
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Helps clients identify and work with different "parts" of themselves (e.g., inner critic, wounded child, protector).
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Aims to unburden traumatized parts and restore balance and harmony within the self.
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Encourages self-leadership and compassion.
3. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
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A trauma-focused therapy used to process and integrate disturbing memories.
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Particularly useful for PTSD, complex trauma, and distressing life experiences.
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Supports neural integration and reduces the emotional intensity of traumatic memories.
4. Somatic, Body-Based Psychotherapy
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Connects physical sensations and movement with emotional and psychological healing.
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Supports nervous system regulation, grounding, and trauma release.
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Includes techniques like breathwork, movement, and interoception.
5. Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy
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Conducted outdoors, in partnership with horses and nature.
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Promotes connection, regulation, trust-building, and insight through non-verbal, experiential processes.
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Especially effective for trauma, relational issues, and emotional healing.
6. Heart-Centered & Relational Approach
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Creates a safe, compassionate space rooted in empathy and attunement.
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Emphasizes genuine connection, presence, and therapeutic alliance.
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Recognizes the healing power of being deeply seen and supported.
Whether you are seeking equine-assisted therapy, EMDR, or nature-based counselling, our trauma-informed approaches on the Gold Coast provide a safe and supportive environment for healing.
