Where Horses and Humans Connect, Heal and Grow

At Viva Equine, we believe in the unique and powerful connection between humans and horses and the positive impact this relationship can have on emotional wellbeing, personal growth and healing. Our mission is to provide a safe, compassionate and supportive environment where individuals can explore life's challenges, discover their strengths and develop the skills to live meaningful and fulfilling lives.

Located on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Viva Equine offers Counselling, Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy and Equine-Assisted Learning for children, adolescents, adults, couples, families and groups.

​Our experienced team of qualified therapists provides a range of therapeutic and educational services, including counselling, psychotherapy, emotional regulation support, personal development, and social and life skills programs. We take a trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming and person-centred approach, recognising that every individual has unique strengths, experiences and support needs.

At Viva Equine, horses are valued partners in the therapeutic and learning process. Through meaningful interactions with our horses, clients are supported to develop self-awareness, emotional regulation, confidence, communication skills, healthy relationships and resilience. Our gentle and intuitive horses, including Monte, Diablo and Friday, offer unique opportunities for connection, reflection and personal discovery.

All our equine-assisted activities are ground-based, with no horse riding involved. This allows clients to engage with the horses in a safe, respectful and supportive environment, regardless of their previous experience with horses.

With sessions available on weekdays and Saturdays, we strive to make our services accessible and welcoming to individuals and families seeking a different approach to therapy and personal development.

At Viva Equine, we believe that meaningful change begins with connection — connection with ourselves, with others, with nature and with our horses.

Connect. Explore. Grow. Thrive.