About Cardinia Equine & Animal Assisted Counselling

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Suzanne lives and works on her beautiful farm in Catani with her family, and is a fully qualified and registered Counsellor, Equine and Animal Assisted Psychotherapist and an Interplay - Play Therapy Australia,  registered Humanistic Play Therapist, Interplay Therapist and Senior Facilitator. 

Suzanne provides equine and animal assisted therapy to individuals and families of all ages.

Suzanne is passionate about working with people from all walks of life with varying challenges,  working with children, teens and adults.

Kiltie Park farm is a stunning 90-acre property, home to a wonderful team of unique animals including horses, cats, birds, goats, sheep and cows. There is something for everyone!

Suzanne was originally from Scotland and migrated to Australia at 18 years old and has always been a devoted animal lover. Suzanne's career began working in the Corporate and Agriculture worlds, spending over 30 years in these industries. After dealing with bullying and sexual harassment, resulting in burnout and anxiety, Suzanne decided to take a break and found that she was needing a change. She trained at the world-renowned Equine Psychotherapy Institute in Daylesford and found the training life-changing and transformational and decided it was time to change career paths and began studying again. 

Suzanne's qualifications & affiliations include;  Equine and Animal Assisted Psychotherapist - Equine Psychotherapy Institute

 Professional Registered Counsellor -  Australian Counselling Association

 Australian Register of Counsellors and Psychotherapists, Registered Practitioner  - ARCAP

 Interplay - Play Therapy Australia,  Certified and Registered  Humanistic Play Therapist and Interplay (Clinical) Therapist

 Level 1 and Level 2 Animal Assisted Play Therapy™ training - International Institute of Animal Assisted Play Therapy™

 Horse Powered Reading™ Certified Facilitator

Diploma of Mental Health 

Associate Degree in Applied Science and Laboratory Technology

Tertiary qualifications in Agriculture and Competitive Systems

Suzanne's lived experience of trauma and mental health issues, coupled with her professional training, helps her to support her clients, her approach is caring, warm and nurturing. Her team of animals offer a unique approach to therapy that incorporates the healing properties of animals and being outside in nature.