Freya's Farm: Animal Assisted Counselling

24/12/2025

I'd like to wish you all a peaceful festive season, and a prosperous New Year. I hope you find time to feel the miricle that is being alive,in whatever way works for you.

Freya's Farm has now moved from Scarsdale to Barwidgee, near Myrtleford, in North Eastern Victoria. The dogs, cats, horses, chooks and ducks all came with me, and everyone is getting used to their new home, including me! I'll be back to work on the 4th Jan. Until then, take care, F x

24/11/2025

Hello lovely people, today I am sharing a wonderful advent calendar created by Ruth Newport. I have known Ruth for over 5 years. She is part of the neurodivergent tribe, lives with M.E. and Long Covid. Despite her physical limitations, she is one of the most positive, kind, persistent souls I know, who faces daily adversity with grace. This is one of the ways she hopes to contribute to her family financially, while also bringing other families together with Advent activities.

You can order the activities so they fit in with your usual Christmas preparations (things like, decorate the tree, make Christmas cookies, write cards, etc) as well as having other great ideas and some blank options if there is a tradition special to your family. It's delivered as a PDF, so you get it as soon you order it. It is a really lovely alternative to pictures, chocolate, or these crazy expensive candle/make up/alcohol/jewellery alternatives. And she is only charging $5 for all her hard work and creativity.

Please check it out and share it with your networks. I'd love to this to be a success for Ruth.

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10/10/2025

Softy Puss 2012-2025
It is with a very heavy heart that I need to let you all know that our beautiful, big, therapy cat Soft, passed away on Wednesday.
Many clients adored this gentle giant. He was born here, and only knew love. He wasn't scared of anyone, including the various puppies, kittens, chickens, horses, ducks or people that came here. His favourite thing was to put a paw on each should of the person holding him, and hug you, whilst gazing deeply into your soul. He loved eye contact. I can't count the number of people he has helped and loved, myself included. He was never forced to be session, rather, he would scratch on the door to be let in as soon as he heard voices.
The farm feels odd without him, but we will hold him in our hearts.
Thank you for all the love Softy Puss. ### .

28/09/2025

Freya's Farm has sold. I'll be seeing clients until 14th December, then closed for a month while I move. After that, I'll be continuing online until the new Freya's Farm is ready for clients.

17/09/2025

Why do we have to break before we can be diagnosed?

09/09/2025

Please have your say!

22/08/2025

I'm keeping an eye on this, but it doesn't sound great so far.

27/06/2025

Hi Everyone. Last year I did not anticipate making this post, but the universe has decided I need to be in Scarsdale for a bit longer. My property is still for sale, but with a quiet market, I am accepting new clients. I can guarantee I'll be here at least 4 more months, quite possibly more. So, please think of my service if you know anyone who needs some support. Thanks, F x

17/10/2024

Some peace of mind for my NDIS clients.

30/09/2024

This is a very interesting video, especially for patents of ADHD children.

28/09/2024

Hi Everyone. As part of my down sizing, my horses are looking for new homes. I have 4 left, 3 that I'm seeking EOI's for. All have been part of my EAP practice for the last 2 years, and informally for longer.

Strider, 16'3 bay TB gelding, 9yrs old. Loves children, and although he is a TB, and can have the occasional spook moment, he has no bite/kick at all. He would also be good for led ridden. Easy to catch/float/rug/farrier etc.

Fuego 14'2 (approx) chestnut appaloosa/SH gelding cross, 5 yrs old. Fuego is great as a herd meet. Also very curious and kind. Not under saddle, so could be a nice project for someone. Easy to catch/float/farrier etc.

Varsha 16'2 QH/Clydesdale/Appaloosa x (we think), mare, 18yrs old. Gentle giant. She seeks out human contact, absolutely LOVES scratches and grooming. Again, easy to catch/float/rug. We have only ridden her 4 times in the 2 years we've had her, and she's not the biggest fan of the girth (needs tightening slowly,) but she is patient and kind for riders.

All of these horses are excellent companion therapists. Located near Ballarat, VIC.

13/08/2024

Hi Everyone, PDA/demand avoidance often come up in my sessions (and life!). This is a really helpful post about it. I'd also like to the add that the flip side of demand avoidance is demand compliance. Understanding the role of both can be really helpful.

Sometimes when I talk about PDA, everyone who has ever experienced demand avoidance starts to assume they are PDA. I wrote this description of the differences between demand avoidance and PDA to help people understand that experiencing demand avoidance does not necessarily mean a person is PDA. D