EQUINE ASSISTED THERAPY & COACHING
Track Clinic is an incorporated social purpose organisation committed to mental health, emotional intelligence and wellbeing.
We use a model of Equine Assisted Learning proven to create sustainable, long term emotional change.
EQUINE ASSISTED THERAPY
Track Clinic offers Equine Assisted Psychotherapy for adults and children. An evidence-based therapy used in the treatment of anxiety, depression, attachment disorders, PTSD, ADHD, OCD and to support behavioural and developmental disorders such as Autism.
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy can be booked as an individual, family pairs or families groups of up to six members. Sessions last for 1 hour and are held weekly or over 1-2 day workshops with outcomes formally measured.
NO RIDING TAKES PLACE AND NO EXPERIENCE NOR INTEREST IN HORSES IS REQUIRED.
EQUINE ASSISTED COACHING
Track Clinic runs Equine Assisted Coaching for professionals and team leaders. An evidence-based intervention that deepens self and social awareness, uncovers blocks in progress and leads to long term behavioural change.
Equine Assisted Coaching is offered as Individual Coaching and Team Coaching in workshops of up to 12 people. Sessions are booked weekly, over 1-2 days or as a 6 month programme with outcomes monitored and reported.
NO RIDING TAKES PLACE AND NO EXPERIENCE NOR INTEREST IN HORSES IS REQUIRED.
TRACK CLINIC SERVICES
For diagnosed mental health conditions;
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Individual Therapy (adult, young person, child 6+)
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Paired Therapy (couples, parent & child, siblings)
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Family Therapy (groups of 3-6 people)
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Support Groups (drop-ins, preformed groups)
For emotional intelligence and reconnection;
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Individual Coaching (adult, young person)
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Paired Coaching (friends, parents & child)
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Family Coaching (groups of 3-6 people)
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Professional Coaching (individuals, teams)
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Reconnection Workshops (drop-ins, groups)
HOW DOES IT WORK?
"Horses have an instinctive ability to mirror your emotional energy, intention and body language, responding in the moment to subtle changes in the body-mind states. With the guidance of experienced facilitators the clients can bypasses the analytical mind and challenge the blocks that are stifling recovery and progress. It is from this deep insight that new behaviours and long term strategies emerge. Unlike conventional interventions this experiential form of therapy and coaching requires the full (and often non-verbal) engagement of body and mind - a space where old stories and expectations are no longer served and where our innermost workings are revealed."
Nina Leijerstam, Founder of Track Clinic
"I felt fully 'seen' by the horses. As if they knew what I needed to accept and what I needed to simply let go of."
THE TEAM
We are a multi-disciplinary team of Equine Specialists, Psychotherapists and Coaches who operate in two distinct areas of work; psychotherapy services for mental health and coaching services for personal development.
NINA LEIJERSTAM
Founder of Track Clinic, Equine Assisted Coach
Nina is a certified EAGALA practitioner, the global standard in equine assisted psychotherapy and learning. She has studied with Master Somatic Coach, Ariana Strozzi, and is an Equine Behaviourist accredited by the Natural Animal Centre.
JESS WARD
Integrative Psychotherapist
Jess is fully accredited as a registered member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy and of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She has worked in public and private practice since 2012 and has extensive experiential experience.
JUSTINE MCCARTHY
Integrative Psychotherapist
Justine has been working as a psychotherapist for over 15 years. She brings experience of working with adults and young people, in private practice and schools. She has an MA in Integrative Psychotherapy, a Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling.
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LISA SCHOLEFIELD
Counsellor & Equine Specialist
Lisa is an experienced BACP registered Counsellor working with adults, children and young people in private practice and schools. She has an Advanced Diploma in Integrative counselling & Post Grad diploma in psychodynamic counselling. Lisa has also undertaken EAGALA training.
LAURA KIRKPATRICK
Equine Specialist
Laura is a certified EAGALA practitioner, the global standard in equine assisted psychotherapy and learning. She works alongside our team of therapists in co-facilitating individual and paired therapy sessions.