How to Choose the Right Therapy for You

By Brumby Equine Assisted Therapy

As our world becomes busier and more digitally connected, the way we access mental health support is also changing. With so many options available, from traditional counselling rooms to outdoor sessions and even therapy with horses, it can be hard to know what’s right for you.

So, how do you choose the approach that fits best?

Room-Based Counselling

This is the classic model most people imagine when they think of therapy: meeting your counsellor in a quiet, private space, face-to-face. Room-based sessions offer a consistent environment, free from distractions, where you can unpack what’s on your mind and begin to make sense of your experiences. The in-person connection also allows your therapist to notice subtle cues in your body language and tone, helping deepen the therapeutic relationship.

Some people find the structure and predictability of this setting incredibly comforting, a steady space to return to each week.

Online Therapy (Telehealth)

Online sessions offer all the benefits of talk therapy with added flexibility. Whether you’re juggling work and family life, living in a remote area, or simply prefer connecting from your own space, Telehealth can be a powerful option. It removes travel time, works well for tight schedules, and still provides a confidential, supportive space to be heard.

At Brumby Equine Assisted Therapy, online counselling is delivered with the same care and presence as in-person work and is a great option for those who may not be able to attend face-to-face sessions regularly.

Nature-Based Counselling

Some people find that being outdoors naturally helps them open up. Nature-based counselling invites you into a shared space with your therapist and the natural world, whether it’s walking through open paddocks, sitting under trees, or simply noticing the rhythm of the landscape around you.

These sessions are grounded in movement, connection and presence, and can help regulate the nervous system in gentle and lasting ways. Many clients report feeling more relaxed, less overwhelmed and more connected to their bodies and emotions after working outside.

Equine-Assisted Therapy

This is where Brumby Equine Assisted Therapy offers something truly special.

Equine-assisted therapy invites you to explore your emotional world alongside horses. These sessions take place on the ground with no riding involved, and are focused on building awareness, emotional regulation, connection and trust. Horses respond in real time to human energy and intention, which means they often reflect back important insights about how we relate to ourselves and others.

Working with horses can be especially powerful for people who find talking difficult, prefer experiential learning, or simply feel drawn to animals. Our clients often describe the herd as grounding, honest, and deeply healing to be around.

So, Which Type of Therapy Is Right for You?

There’s no single answer. Some people thrive in the quiet of a traditional counselling room. Others need the flexibility of online sessions or the spaciousness that comes from being outdoors. And for many, it’s the connection with horses that opens the door to deeper healing.

At Brumby Equine Assisted Therapy, we offer all of these options because your comfort and sense of safety are essential. The most important thing is that you feel supported, respected and truly heard, in a space that works for you.

If you’re unsure which option is best, we’re happy to talk it through and help you find the right fit.

Let the journey begin, in your way and at your pace.