Placements for Therapists in Training
We have space for 1 or 2 students each year to join us for their clinical placement hours. Placement hours are available Monday-Friday.
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy is a complex modality that involves adding a sentient being into the client-therapist dyad to form a therapeutic triad of client-therapist-horse. Therefore, a solid grounding in dyadic ways of working is essential before undertaking a placement with us.
Our requirements for placements are:
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You must be studying counselling, psychotherapy, or counselling/clinical psychology at postgraduate level and
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You must have either an undergraduate degree in psychology or experience working in a supportive capacity (e.g. psychological wellbeing practitioner, teacher, nurse, etc)
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You should have some experience with horses and be able to complete basic tasks, such as putting on a head collar, confidently
Placement Expectations
We expect you to:
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Commit to a placement of at least 75 hours total, with a minimum of 2 client hours per week
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Prioritise clinical excellence and be open to learning
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Attend supervision at a fixed time each week
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Complete clinical admin, including diary management, risk assessments, letter writing, and creating formulations
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Attend at least 5 hours of training with us before placement commences
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Continue to develop your relationship with the herd throughout the placement by spending time with the horses, helping with their care, and attending internal CPD
You can expect us to:
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Offer regular clients of appropriate complexity
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Provide regular individual supervision at no cost
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Prioritise your wellbeing and support you as needed throughout the placement
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Offer fortnightly group supervision at no cost
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Provide opportunities for learning, growth, and professional development
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Welcome you warmly into our team culture of excellence and kindness