Small Strides CIC

14/07/2025

One of our little people this week was having some big emotions around the anniversary of a family member passing.

We decided to do something in remembrance and we created a natural mandala.

Every item collected represented an emotion which he felt for them. These included love, kindness, happiness, sadness and joy.

When we built the mandala they reflected on a memory connecting to this emotion. It was a truly lovely thing to do to help them connect to how they were feeling at this time and do something special for their loved one.

We finished by taking a photo of them and then mandala which will be printed out to put in there custom-made horseshoe they designed during the session.

13/07/2025

✨ The Silent Struggles of Women with ADHD ✨

For years, I didn’t realise I had ADHD.

I just thought I was forgetful. Scattered. Too sensitive. Lazy sometimes. I was constantly overwhelmed, burning out from trying so hard to keep up, while wondering why it all felt so much harder for me than it did for others.

No one saw it. Not teachers, not doctors. I masked well. I achieved, but at a cost no one else could see.

This is the silent reality for so many women with ADHD.

🌪️ The constant mental noise
😔 The shame of unfinished tasks
💔 The guilt of being “too much” or “not enough”
🧠 The fatigue of overthinking everything

But here’s what I’ve learned and what I help other women explore in therapy:

💫 You are not broken. You’re wired differently, and that’s okay.

💫 Therapy creates a safe space to unlearn the harsh self-talk and build a kinder relationship with yourself.

💫 It helps you understand your ADHD through a lens of compassion, not criticism.

💫 It’s where healing begins.

🧘‍♀️ And it starts in the body, too.
When we live in our heads all the time. navigating overwhelm, shame, or anxiety, our bodies carry that tension.

Learning to gently reconnect with the body through grounding, breath, and awareness helps regulate the nervous system. It’s not about “fixing” anything, it’s about coming home to yourself, one step at a time.

As a therapist who walks this path too, I know how powerful it is to finally feel seen.

You don’t have to navigate this alone.

📩 Reach out if you’re ready to explore your journey with ADHD in a space that honors your voice, your pace, and your story.

12/07/2025

I offer a safe, supportive space to explore CPTSD, PTSD, early developmental wounds, grief, identity, and late ADHD diagnosis. Together, we’ll gently unpack your experiences, build emotional regulation, and reconnect you with your sense of self.

09/07/2025

🌿 NEW OFFERING: Deepen the Bond Between You and Your Horse 🤍🐴

Do you feel a disconnect with your horse or a longing for a more intuitive, attuned connection?

I’m excited to share a transformative new package designed to help you and your horse truly bridge the gap, emotionally, physically, and energetically.

As a qualified Equine Therapist, Equine-Assisted Psychotherapist, and Interspecies Animal Communicator, I bring a holistic approach to healing and connection. My passion lies in helping horses and humans move through trauma, rebuild trust, and create relationships rooted in understanding and empathy.

✨ This in-depth experience includes:
🔹 Animal Communication – to tune into your horse’s voice and better understand their needs, emotions, and feedback.
🔹 Treatments for Both Horse and Human – addressing emotional and physical imbalances and checking for any pain or discomfort in your horse.
🔹 Nervous System & Trauma Recovery – especially beneficial for those with fears, past riding accidents, or anxiety around horses.
🔹 Emotional Regulation Techniques – to help you stay grounded and centred, even in stressful moments.

🌟 What you’ll gain from this journey:
✔ A stronger, more intuitive connection with your horse
✔ Greater self-awareness and emotional clarity
✔ Healing from past trauma – for both horse and human
✔ Tools to manage emotions and nervous system responses
✔ A deeper understanding of what your horse needs and wants from you
✔ Insight into any pain-related issues your horse may be carrying

If you’re ready to turn disconnection into deep trust and mutual understanding, this package is for you.

Duration: 6 sessions
Cost: £495

Payment plan available.

📩 DM me for more information or to book your space.

Let’s begin the journey of healing, together.

09/07/2025

🌿 Now Welcoming New Clients at Small Strides 🐴 (✨ Limited Availability ✨)

I’m now offering Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy at Small Strides a unique blend of traditional talk therapy and somatic, body-based approaches, with the powerful presence of horses to support your healing journey.

As a licensed and accredited therapist with the NCPS and BACP, I specialize in working with teenagers and adults experiencing:

💔 Complex Trauma & PTSD
🧠 Late Diagnosis of ADHD
🕊 Grief & Loss
🧭 Identity & Self-Esteem Challenges
💟 Mental Health Challenges

Im am Integrative Therapist, with a core foundation in Person Centred Therapy, EFT & Matrix Reimprinting, alongside the transformative principles of Equusoma and Natural Lifemanship, which integrate:

🌱 Polyvagal theory & nervous system regulation
🌱 Attachment-based relationship repair
🌱 Somatic trauma resolution
🌱 Mind–body–animal connection
🌱 Somatic Experiencing

In EFP, horses are not tools or mirrors, but sentient beings who engage in a co-regulated, respectful partnership with us. Their presence invites safety, connection, and profound insight into how we relate to ourselves and others.

✨ Through this process, you can:

✔ Regulate your nervous system
✔ Heal stored trauma in the body
✔ Build emotional resilience
✔ Reclaim identity and self-worth
✔ Discover new, embodied ways to relate and feel safe

📩 Spaces are limited.

If this speaks to you, reach out for a free 15-minute consultation to explore whether this path is right for you.

09/07/2025

Please check out my Private Practice website and page. I will be running sessions 2 x days a week alongside my work at Small Strides.

Whether you’re seeking healing, deeper self-understanding, or a space to feel truly seen and supported, you’ve come to the right place. My work is dedicated to helping you navigate trauma, mental health, and general life challenges and reconnect with yourself to find the peace and freedom you de...

09/07/2025

📸🐴 1-1 Space Just Opened! Mindful Photography with Horses – Starting Next Week

We’ve had an unexpected space become available for our 8-Week Mindful Photography Program, starting as early as next Monday (1pm–2pm)!

This unique program is designed for children aged 10+ who are interested in combining Photography with Equine Facilitated Learning in a calm, nature-based setting at Small Strides.

🌿✨ What’s Involved?
Participants will:

🐴 Learn Therapeutic Horsemanship and Photography skills

🐴 Connect with horses in a peaceful, mindful way

📸Use photography to explore creative expression and visual storytelling

❤️ Build confidence, self-awareness, and emotional regulation through nature-based mindfulness

All sessions are 1-1 and led by our experienced facilitator Georgia Hand, a qualified professional photographer with a deep background in equine fine art and event photography.

🎓 Every participant receives a certificate and rosette upon completing the course — a beautiful way to celebrate their growth and achievements.

✨ A perfect fit for those looking for alternative education options or supportive enrichment for children with additional needs.

📍 Located at Small Strides, where creativity, mindfulness, and connection with horses meet.

➡️ Get in touch today to secure your spot!

Note: This is not a therapy program.

08/07/2025

Before starting each day with my clients I take some time to get present, grounded and set my intention for the day.

I also use a technique called SIFTing. It’s a four-step strategy from Dan Siegel, MD that we can use to slow our brain down and really connect with what we’re feeling -its also super useful to start sessions with clients.

Right now, try closing your eyes and simply ask yourself, what am I sensing right now in my body?

You may feel tension in your muscles or you may sense your heart beating, your lungs breathing, or simply a wash of sensations from the body as a whole.

What images come up in my mind’s eye?

Images may take many forms, including the familiar visual ones. But you can also have images of sounds and touch, an image of a time of your life or some hope for the future. Images may be hard to put into words, but don’t worry about that – simply being aware of these inner mental experiences is what matters now.

And what feelings are inside me?

Emotions can involve bodily sensations, yes, but they also link our bodies to our thoughts, to our memories, and to our perceptions.

Becoming aware of your emotional feelings can fill you with a wash of energy that may be challenging to name, which is fine. Just becoming aware of your emotional state is a great starting place.

And now, what thoughts are streaming through my consciousness?
It’s funny, but no one really knows exactly what a thought or thinking really is!
So don’t worry if it’s hard to define what you mean when you say you are thinking this or that. Some experience an inner voice that they can hear, others just a sense that has no words. It is fine however thoughts emerge; you just need to let yourself be aware of whatever comes up for you right now.

This is the basic way we can SIFT our sea inside to see what is going on.

When we SIFT though our minds, we check inwardly on the sensations, images, feelings, and thoughts going on inside ourselves at any given moment. “Sift” is an apt term to describe the process, or course, because all of the many sensations, images, feelings, and thoughts that may come up in awareness are often connected to one another in a free-flowing process.