Counselling Services
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and Experiential Learning
Horses, Nature, Yoga, Meditation, Retreats
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)