Counselling Services 

Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and Experiential Learning

Horses, Nature, Yoga, Meditation, Retreats

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Welcome

Pegasus Inner Wellbeing (PIW) was founded by Margot Smith, a registered counsellor and certified Equine Assisted Psychotherapist.

We offer individual and group sessions that go beyond traditional room-based counselling. Our herd of horses are valued co-facilitators, working with clients in the natural setting of Donington Farm, North East Victoria.

What We Offer

  • Equine Assisted Counselling & personal development

    • Trauma-informed care

    • Focus on emotional and physical safety

    • Nervous system regulation and resource building

    • A non-judgemental, ethical environment for growth

  • Animal Assisted Therapy (NDIS Approved)

    • Counselling with horses as therapeutic partners

    • Support for mental health and personal goals

    • Available to self-managed or plan-managed NDIS participants

Why Horses?

Horses provide powerful bio-feedback that helps clients build awareness, trust, and self-connection. Sessions in the paddock often feel safe and grounding, with many clients reporting they feel “seen, heard, and understood.”

Who We Work With

  • Children & teens

  • Adults

  • Families & small groups

  • Organisations, leaders, and corporate teams

  • NDIS participants

About the Sessions

  • Personalised, client-led focus

  • Collaborative approach to support mental health and wellbeing

  • Practical tools such as self-regulation, relaxation, and somatic movement to use in everyday life

Get in Touch

📞 0400 723 476
✉️ info@pegasusinnerwellbeing.com.au

“Look deep into nature and then you will understand everything better.”

— Albert Einstein

Working with children check, VIC - 2683400A-01

Registered Counsellor with the AUSTRALIAN COUNSELLING ASSOCIATION

Membership Number 28743

 
 

What People Are Saying

 

“It was such a lovely opportunity to stop, connect and listen. Listen to my body. Listen to my spirit. Your beautiful horses were so kind and calm and that great reminder to ‘just be’.”

— Marissa (BA OT / Counsellor)

I wasn't sure what to expect when I attended the first session, a love of horses and animals in general and nature made me curious. The session included introduction, safety around horses and a shared cuppa prior to making our way down to the horse paddocks for a very special, inspirational morning, I was not disappointed.

At the conclusion of the counselling session, I felt grounded, a deep sense of peace and wanting more. It was a perfect way to take time out from a busy day. It was truly amazing, I look forward to future sessions.

__ Shirley

“Margot’s desire to support a bereaved Mother and share her wisdom on how to find genuine happiness again after living through something so incredibly devastating, is nothing short of miraculous.”

— Lisa

“Thank you so much for today’s luxurious Yoga. My body, mind, spirit feel such gratitude.”

— Helena (Teacher)

“I want to say a very big thank you for today. I just loved being there with the horses and being at your special place, felt very blessed.”

— Merrille

“I absolutely love the horse meditations at Donington Farm and look forward to continue on this journey.”

— Kerrie (Teacher)

“I love spending time with the horses. They are so special to me and I feel so calm being around them. Nothing helps me more than horses and I definitely learnt heaps.”

— Young adult, (self managed, NDIS participant)

“I loved the honesty of the day. There seemed such simplicity in what we were doing but I feel a deepening sense of connection with myself whenever I think of the time spent with the horses, especially with 'my' horse. I enjoyed watching the horses and their interactions with us all and I appreciated the gentle presence of Margot and the wisdom shared. The day was very special.”

— Jean

“During my secondary school teaching career I found yoga classes a critical weekly haven, which helped me manage my wellbeing during those hectic teaching days. I have benefitted immensely from yoga. I have developed the ability to relax easily and let my mind go, as well as my body, ‘let go’. I have developed the ability to apply my yoga techniques to everyday life such as being mindful of how I am feeling, breathing deeply and rhythmically in times of stress, and enjoying all of the precious gifts I have in the world.

Margot also emphasises the beauty in the natural world and we have had many yoga sessions outside, barefooted on the grass, feeling the wind and sunshine. I love my yoga class with Margot and would recommend it to anyone.”

— Brenda (Retired Teacher)