Small Strides CIC

Small Strides CIC Bristols leading Trauma Informed Therapeutic Horsemanship Centre & Registered Alternative Provision. "Small Strides is such a wonderful, magical place.

Small Strides CIC is Bristol's leading independent Trauma Informed Equine Facilitated Learning centre. We specialise in working with both children and adults on the autistic spectrum and with additional needs. We are an alternative provision for South Glos, BANES, Bristol & Wiltshire local authorities. We partner closely with local schools, authorities and other organizations to provide trauma inf

ormed programs & courses for children struggling in mainstream education, with difficult emotions or PTSD. We believe relationships are the vehicle for change and through co-regulation and fostering connect relationships we aim to support emotional resilience & regulation, heal attachment wounds, reduce stress and anxiety, develop a deeper connection to self, improve skills and confidence to be better equipped for dealing with life's challenges. Jenny, has a wealth of knowledge in the field as is the lead facilitator here. Jenny is a fully qualified Equine Facilitated Learning Practitioner, trained with Natural Lifemanship and Equssoma. Jenny is also an Advanced EFT and Matrix reimprinting practitioner, Somatic Trauma Recovery Coach, Reiki Master/Teacher & Equine Therapist and Animal Communicator. Jenny uses her wide range of skills to work on many levels, offering a fully holistic approach to the therapeutic interventions. Jenny is currently training to become a Psychotherapist to offer Trauma Focused Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy. Louisa, has recently completed her Core training with Natural Lifemanship as an Equine Facilitated Learning Practitioner and also has a background in Early Years Education and Care with specialist knowledge in supporting children’s emotional wellbeing and emotion coaching. As a neurodivergent adult and parent to neurodivergent teens, Louisa brings lived experience of the challenges and impacts of being neurodivergent. The horses are a much valued part of the team and this is very much reflected in the way the partner with them. Attuned Horsemanship is at the heart of the work at Small Strides and giving the horses a voice and choice is very important when working with them therapeuticly and we thrive to help our clients understand this different way of partnering with them, compared to traditional horse methods. Jenny and her horses make a huge difference to their clients both on a therapeutic level and in teaching practical horse care skills. My son has benefitted so much from his weekly sessions at Small Strides and I can't recommend it highly enough :)

www.smallstrides.co.uk

*****SOLD*****FOR SALE48 POSTS AND TAPE.COLLECT BS30£50 ono
01/01/2026

*****SOLD*****

FOR SALE

48 POSTS AND TAPE.

COLLECT BS30

£50 ono

For sale needs to go ASAP Collection BS30Bandages and wraps- £5Le mieux Ear bonnet and boots- £10Natural horsemanship ro...
31/12/2025

For sale needs to go ASAP
Collection BS30

Bandages and wraps- £5
Le mieux Ear bonnet and boots- £10
Natural horsemanship rope headcollars cob size- £10 each
20ft Natural horsemanship rope- £15
Books- £5 each
Grooming kits- £10 each
Jodphur boots BRAND BEW SIZE 5 - £10
Super dry coat size 14 good condition- £20
Horse boots wash bag brand new in packaging- £5

🌱 An Amazing New Beginning for the New Year 🌱As we move into the New Year, I’m really excited to share that I have found...
29/12/2025

🌱 An Amazing New Beginning for the New Year 🌱

As we move into the New Year, I’m really excited to share that I have found a new space to offertherapy from and while sad thibgs came to an end the way they did at Small Strides, I am also excited about this new beginning.

I will be offering a limited number of 1:1 sessions working with new clients from a new base in the Kingswood Bristol area.

Going forward, I will be offering:

🌿 Nature-based Eco therapy

🏪 Room-based Counselling and Psychotherapy

🐶 I will still have Nala with me offering her therapeutic support during sessions.

My practice will build on the approaches I’ve used over the past years, alongside new clinically informed therapeutic methods, including EMDR and Internal Family Systems.

This blended approach is designed to support neurodivergent children and young people, as well as individuals experiencing trauma and PTSD.

I currently have availability for blocks of 6 or 12 sessions, starting in the New Year on Thursdays.

Moving forward I will be working with children and young people 12+ and adults.

If you’re interested or would like more information, please feel free to get in touch I’d be happy to chat 🌿





FOR SALE...MUST GO THIS WEEKWe have around 150-180 heavy duty slabs left. Used for paths around the yard.REDUCED TO £150...
28/12/2025

FOR SALE...MUST GO THIS WEEK

We have around 150-180 heavy duty slabs left. Used for paths around the yard.

REDUCED TO £150 for the lot.

Collection BS30

REDUCED £80FOR SALEHeavy Duty metal chest Used as a feed bin.Collection BS30
15/12/2025

REDUCED £80

FOR SALE

Heavy Duty metal chest

Used as a feed bin.

Collection BS30

FREE TO COLLECTSmall Shed. It has been used as a cat house for the past year.Buyer must dismantle. Collection BS30
15/12/2025

FREE TO COLLECT

Small Shed. It has been used as a cat house for the past year.

Buyer must dismantle.

Collection BS30

*** ALL SOLD NOW ***Due to somebody letting me down. I currently have 78 Mudcontrol Mats left.Buyer must take them up th...
12/12/2025

*** ALL SOLD NOW ***

Due to somebody letting me down. I currently have 78 Mudcontrol Mats left.

Buyer must take them up themselves.

£7.50 each

No offers.

Must go ASAP a job lot.

Collection BS30

NEED GONE ASAP OPEN TO OFFERSFOR SALE120 patio slabs £1.50 each (Smaller ones)Perfect for laying to combat mud in winter...
10/12/2025

NEED GONE ASAP OPEN TO OFFERS

FOR SALE

120 patio slabs £1.50 each (Smaller ones)

Perfect for laying to combat mud in winter.

Buyer must take up and remove themselves.

To be collected after 19th December but before 28th. BS30

Following on from yesterday’s post about the closure of Small Strides, I’m looking for a home for these guys. Blue 25 ye...
09/12/2025

Following on from yesterday’s post about the closure of Small Strides, I’m looking for a home for these guys.

Blue 25 year old TB
Smokey 16 year old welshy.

No health concerns and live out.

Due to the short notice to leave the land, we now have just four weeks to find a safe, peaceful, and loving home for these two wonderful souls.

I’m looking for a long-term, non-ridden and non-therapy home, where they can simply be living out their days in comfort, companionship, and calm.

If you, or anyone you know, might be able to offer them this kind of forever home, please reach out.

This is already an incredibly difficult decision, so I kindly ask that no alternative suggestions are sent.

What they need now is stability, rest, and a gentle place to go after serving the community for 11 years.

Please DM me if you know of anything suitable.
Thank you so much for your understanding and compassion. 🧡

Its with deep sadness and gratitude I share this news...after 11 incredible years, we are closing Small Strides as you k...
08/12/2025

Its with deep sadness and gratitude I share this news...after 11 incredible years, we are closing Small Strides as you know it.

The land where our service is based has been sold, and after a lot of reflection, we’ve made the difficult decision to close as we are.

Relocating and starting again at a new site simply proved too much, and this choice while not easy feels like the right one.

But we want to take a moment to celebrate everything these 11 years have meant...and its meant a lot. More than you will ever know.

This was my absolute dream I i have worked extremely hard to get it to the place it was.

The hard work, the dedication, the healing, the growth, the compassion fills me with so much gratitude for the journey.

From myself, the team, and of course the horses, it has been an honour to provide therapeutic services to our community.

We are incredibly proud of the positive change and meaningful impact created in the lives of every person we’ve had the privilege to meet.

💛 Thank you to everyone who supported us, trusted us, worked with us, and walked this journey with us.

Although this chapter is closing, Small Strides isn’t disappearing just evolving.

I will be continue offering:

✨ Online therapy
✨ Walk-and-talk nature-based sessions at other venues
✨ Room based therapy at a lovely new venue with the support of Nala

Our wonderful horses will now be enjoying a well-deserved retirement, and we are so grateful for everything they’ve given to this work.

If you know anyone who would like to adopt/full loam the 2 boys at a non ridden or not a therapy home (Smokey and Blue) please let me know.

The cats have also found lovely new homes witb one of our amazing volunteers.

I’m deeply thankful for the last 11 years, and as deeply sad I am right now in loosing everything im also genuinely excited for this next phase of the journey. Both truths ring true for me right now.

If you have any positive stories or messages please either message me or email me at [email protected] and i will create separate posts with them in.

With gratitude,

Jenny, Horses, Nala, Cats and The Team 🧡

10/11/2025

Organisers say it helps families who are "stressed and overwhelmed" by their caring responsibilities.

04/11/2025

🌿 Therapy from the Comfort of Your Home

Struggling to find the right support in your area?
Or maybe life’s schedule just won’t allow you to attend in-person sessions?

I’m here to help, offering online psychotherapy and counselling for children, young people, and adults.

I’m a trauma-focused psychotherapist working somatically, which means we work with both your mind and body to help release stuck patterns, process difficult experiences, and reconnect with a sense of safety and ease.

💬 Why work with me online?
✅ Access therapy from anywhere... no commuting, no stress.
✅ Flexible scheduling to fit your life.
✅ Same compassionate, trauma-informed approach as in-person sessions.
✅ Safe, confidential, and tailored to your unique needs.

🌿 Who can benefit?

👉 Children and adolescents navigating emotional or behavioural challenges

👉 Young adults facing identity, life stage, or trauma-related concerns

👉 Adults working through long-term impacts of early trauma, loss, anxiety, or depression

👉 Anyone feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or ready to reconnect with themselves

🧠 My approach:
Trauma-informed, relational, and integrative. I focus on the nervous system, attachment patterns, and the inner child to help you feel heard, understood, and supported.

📍 Sessions available online and in-person Tuesdays
💷 Sliding scale payment options available £75-£95

📩 Spaces are limited — book your online session today:

👉 www.embodiedconnections.co.uk

Your healing can start today, from wherever you are. 🌱

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Beach
Bristol
BS306NP

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 3:30pm

Telephone

07817997568

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