A little bit about our journey.
Pony Pals Wrekin
Pony Pals Wrekin
Story & Journey
I am an Equine Accredited Practitioner specialising in supporting neurodiverse children and young people.
Pony Pals Wrekin was created from a lifelong connection with horses and a deep commitment to helping young people who may experience the world differently — including those with autism, ADHD, sensory processing differences, anxiety, and additional educational needs.
My work centres on creating a calm, predictable and sensory-aware environment where neurodiverse young people can feel safe, understood and able to regulate. Horses play a vital role in this process. Their sensitivity, consistency and non-judgemental presence help young people build confidence, emotional regulation and self-awareness in ways that often feel more natural than traditional approaches.
Through therapeutic riding and equine-facilitated interactions, sessions are carefully paced and child-led. We focus on strengths, interests and individual processing styles, allowing each young person to engage in a way that feels comfortable and empowering.
This website reflects my role primarily as an Equine Accredited Practitioner working with neurodiverse young people. The equine relationship is at the heart of the therapeutic experience.
Alongside this, I am also a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). My counselling training enhances my understanding of emotional wellbeing and mental health, allowing me to thoughtfully integrate evidence-based therapeutic principles where appropriate. My separate counselling practice operates under Wrekin View Counselling.
Our work is supported by a small, dedicated team who care for the horses and maintain the environment. Their role is essential in ensuring that both young people and horses are supported within a safe, calm and nurturing setting.
We feel privileged to support neurodiverse young people and their families, and to walk alongside them as they develop confidence, regulation and resilience.
Sessions are available Monday to Saturday, daytime and evenings subject to availability. Please contact us to arrange an informal conversation about how we may be able to support your child.
10+ Years Experience
With over 10 years of experience, we provide high-quality mental health support, helping individuals navigate personal challenges with compassion and professional expertise.
Focus On Health & Wellness
From time to time, everyone benefits from focusing on their mental wellbeing. We are here to help support you through that process. Together, we offer a calm, compassionate space where you can reflect, reset, and move forward with greater confidence and clarity.
Pony Pals Wrekin
Core Wellness Values
At the heart of Pony Pals Equine Therapeutic Interactions is a set of core values shaped by the unique relationship between people and horses. Our approach is grounded in compassion, creating a calm, non-judgemental environment where individuals feel safe, seen, and supported at their own pace. Working alongside ponies allows emotional experiences to unfold naturally, helping clients build trust, confidence, and self-awareness in a gentle and respectful way.
We place strong emphasis on integrity and professionalism, ensuring that all interactions and therapeutic work are carried out ethically, safely, and with the highest standards of care for both people and animals. Inclusivity is central to everything we do; Pony Pals is a welcoming space where individuals of all abilities and backgrounds are respected, valued, and supported.
These values underpin our commitment to using equine-based experiences to nurture emotional wellbeing, resilience, and personal growth, allowing each individual to connect, learn, and develop in a way that feels authentic and empowering.
Our Mission
Our mission is to support the emotional wellbeing and personal growth of neurodiverse young people through compassionate, professional equine-assisted therapeutic work.
We create calm, sensory-aware environments where autistic young people and those with ADHD, anxiety, sensory differences or additional educational needs can feel safe, understood and empowered. The unique relationship between horse and human supports regulation, confidence and self-awareness.
By combining equine-facilitated learning with informed therapeutic understanding, we provide flexible, child-led support tailored to individual strengths and needs, delivered with high ethical standards and neurodiversity-affirming care.
Our Vision
Our vision is to be a trusted and leading provider of equine-centred therapeutic support for neurodiverse young people, where the connection between human and horse is recognised as a powerful pathway to emotional regulation, resilience and growth.
We aim to create a calm, sensory-aware and inclusive environment where neurodiverse children and young people can engage in therapy at their own pace, supported by equine-led practice and informed therapeutic understanding.
Through this integrated and affirming approach, we seek to nurture confidence, self-awareness and empowerment, enabling the young people and families who come to Pony Pals Wrekin to build lasting wellbeing and personal strength.
Our Values
Compassion
We provide empathetic, neurodiversity-affirming support, respecting each young person’s experiences, sensory needs and emotional journey. Working alongside horses, we create a safe space where regulation and confidence can grow.
Equine-Led Connection
We recognise the powerful role horses play in supporting neurodiverse young people. Their sensitivity helps reflect emotion, encourage calm and nurture self-awareness in a natural, non-judgemental way.
Integrity & Professionalism
We are committed to ethical, high-quality practice with clear boundaries and professional standards. The wellbeing of both young people and horses remains central, ensuring a safe and respectful therapeutic environment.
Ponly Pals Wrekin
Let's Keep In Touch
We prioritise open and approachable communication with those we support. Whether by phone, email, or in person, we are always happy to discuss individual needs and offer guidance. Staying connected allows us to provide the best possible care and adapt our support as required. Please feel free to reach out at any time — your wellbeing is always at the heart of what we do.