Under The Willow Tree Gippsland

22/04/2026

Just beautiful, the connection the exposure. Working with humans and animals on a higher level 🌷

22/04/2026

We host all types of groups here at Under the Willow Tree Gippsland, and we’re especially excited to be welcoming this beautiful group 🌷

There’s something truly powerful about equine-assisted therapy — it supports children in regulating their emotions on a whole different level. Horses don’t judge, they don’t rush, and they respond honestly to what a child is feeling. This creates a safe space where kids can build trust, confidence, and emotional awareness in a way that feels natural and supported.

Through connection, movement, and presence, children learn to slow down, tune into their bodies, and regulate big emotions — often without needing to find the words.

We feel so honoured to hold space for these experiences and to walk alongside each child on their journey 💛
Big thanks to Naomi cert 4 mental health student (in the black jumper) stepping in and and assisting along side me together with groups 🌷

21/04/2026

At Under the Willow Tree Gippsland, we offer more than just counselling — we create a space where people feel seen, heard, and truly supported 🌿

Our counselling sessions are built around genuine connection. We take the time to understand your story, working alongside you at your pace, with evidence-based approaches that are grounded in compassion, safety, and respect. Whether you're navigating anxiety, trauma, life changes, or simply feeling stuck, you’re not alone here.

What makes us different is how we blend traditional counselling with Equine Assisted Therapy 🐴

Working with horses offers a powerful, hands-on way to explore emotions, build confidence, and develop trust. Horses are incredibly intuitive — they respond to what we feel, not just what we say. This creates real-time opportunities for growth, self-awareness, and healing in a calm, natural environment.

✨ Why people choose us: • A warm, down-to-earth approach
• Trauma-informed and up-to-date practices
• Unique equine-assisted experiences
• A safe, non-judgmental space for all ages
• Real connection — not just clinical sessions
• Telehealth counselling available Australia-wide 💻
• Spaces available for school groups & NDIS participant groups

Under the Willow Tree is about walking alongside you — whether that’s in the counselling room, out in the paddock, in a group setting, or from the comfort of your own home.

If you’re ready to take that step, we’re here 🌟
Underthewillowtreegippsland@outlook.com
0478 674 143
📍 Based in Gippsland
📩 Message us or contact us to book

21/04/2026

At Under the Willow Tree Gippsland, we offer more than just counselling — we create a space where people feel seen, heard, and truly supported 🌿

Our counselling sessions are built around genuine connection. We take the time to understand your story, working alongside you at your pace, with evidence-based approaches that are grounded in compassion, safety, and respect. Whether you're navigating anxiety, trauma, life changes, or simply feeling stuck, you’re not alone here.

What makes us different is how we blend traditional counselling with Equine Assisted Therapy 🐴

Working with horses offers a powerful, hands-on way to explore emotions, build confidence, and develop trust. Horses are incredibly intuitive — they respond to what we feel, not just what we say. This creates real-time opportunities for growth, self-awareness, and healing in a calm, natural environment.

✨ Why people choose us: • A warm, down-to-earth approach
• Trauma-informed and up-to-date practices
• Unique equine-assisted experiences
• A safe, non-judgmental space for all ages
• Real connection — not just clinical sessions
• Telehealth counselling available Australia-wide 💻
• Spaces available for school groups & NDIS participant groups

Under the Willow Tree is about walking alongside you — whether that’s in the counselling room, out in the paddock, in a group setting, or from the comfort of your own home.

If you’re ready to take that step, we’re here 🌱
Www.underthewillowtreegippsland.com.au
Underthewillowtreegippsland@outlook.com
0478 674 143
📍 Based in Gippsland
📩 Message us or contact us to book

At Under The Willow Tree Gippsland, we offer a range of Counselling, Equine/Animal Assisted Therapy and Learning as well as Life Coaching services.

07/04/2026

At Under The Willow Tree Gippsland, we offer a range of Counselling, Equine/Animal Assisted Therapy and Learning as well as Life Coaching services.

These services are designed to help clients overcome personal challenges and achieve their goals.

We offer one-on-one Counselling and Coaching sessions, via Phone and Zoom consultations, as well as in person (walk and talk or Nature based counselling sessions at my property near the beautiful Cowwarr Weir), to ensure that our clients can receive support whenever and wherever they need it.

From Complex Traumas to Anxiety Disorders and everything in between such as Life After DV Support and support for Neurodivergent clients.

Counsellor and Equine Therapist Caitlin has endeavored to create a peaceful, safe and nurturing environment where individuals, and families can seek guidance and support on their journeys towards personal growth and continual development of their strengths and worth.

At Under The Willow Tree Gippsland we also offer Equine/Animal Assisted Therapy Sessions.

Which has been hugely popular amongst all demographics.

These sessions are individually designed to help the client to connect with animals in a meaningful way, promoting emotional healing and personal growth.

Clients can develop trust, build confidence, and gain insight into their own behaviors and emotions.




Owner Counsellor and Equine Therapist Caitlin has always had a passion for helping people.

Caitlin is a married mother of 3 (12,11 and 1), and like most unfortunately in today's society, she too has been faced with some traumatic life events over her life. Which in turn has helped shape her incredible passion and understanding for working with people on a deeper level.

Caitlin has found out not only for herself over the years just how therapeutic the equine/human relationship can be but the incredible benefits it has for her clients. It only fuels her aspirations in being able to provide such an amazing therapeutic experience.

Caitlin started her younger self off in the field of Criminal Justice and decided as time went on she wanted to do something more direct within the therapeutic space to help guide people through all periods of their lives.

Caitlin studied her Diploma of Counselling at the Australian Collage of Applied Psychology and gained her qualification back in 2015. Caitlin is also ACA accredited.

Caitlin is also currently enrolled in her bachelor's with ACAP to enhance her skill set, so she can truly offer the best to her clients.

Caitlin has of course over the years gained much more life experience and personal development to assist her professional role, as well as having gone on to continue to build her skill set and explore new Therapies such as studying her Practitioners Training at the Equine Assisted Wellbeing Institute.

Caitlin, has also over the years facilitated DV Support/ Mental Health Groups, worked closely with youths and worked as an independent Support Worker for many different Clients is which she has always found very rewarding. She has also had many years working in the Equine world, as well as in the Agricultural world in which she went on to obtained her cert 3 in Agriculture as a part of that.

Caitlin has always had a very big love and passion for animals and people. And she very much loves that she can combine her skill set to assist her clients through her love of animals.



Under The Willow Tree Gippsland accepts Self-Managed and Plan Managed NDIS Participants.

Full Insured

First Aid/CPR Trained.

Working with Children Check and Police Checked.

For more Information or to make a Booking, you can email underthewillowtreegippsland@outlook.com or alternatively Message our FB Page or Call 0478 674 143
www.underthewillowtreegippsland.com.au

07/04/2026

I have decided to run our youth discount packages again for new clients for the month of April 2026.

🌟 Affordable Counselling & Equine Therapy Sessions for Your Child – A Special Offer for Parents 🌟

As a parent, watching your child face the challenges of today’s world can be overwhelming. From school pressures and social media stress to the struggles of self-identity and mental health, the obstacles youth face are more complex than ever. But you don’t have to navigate these challenges alone – support is available.

That’s why I’m offering a discounted 10-session package for youth (Year 7 to 12) to receive counseling and equine therapy—at a lower rate designed to fit every family’s budget. It’s important to me that financial barriers don’t stand in the way of your child getting the help they need.

Why This Offer Matters:

10 therapy sessions of either counselling or equine therapy (in-person or virtual) at a discounted rate *(please note the pricing is different for the 2 modalities), making professional support more accessible to families from all walks of life.

We all know how difficult it can be to find the right support for your child, especially when it feels like the world is moving faster than ever. Mental health is just as important as physical health—and it's essential that we give our youth the tools and support they need to thrive.

Spaces are limited and this offer is only available for a short time ENDING 30/4/2026.

I truly believe that getting your child the support they need today will help set them on a path toward emotional resilience and confidence tomorrow.

Contact me today to reserve your child’s discounted sessions and give them the gift of support that can last a lifetime.

www.underthewillowtreegippsland.com.au
underthewilllowtreegippsland@outlook.com.au
0478 674 143

Let’s work together to help your child navigate today’s challenges and emerge stronger and more confident. Your child deserves to be heard—and supported.

Youth support group to be announced soon.

At Under The Willow Tree Gippsland, we offer a range of Counselling, Equine/Animal Assisted Therapy and Learning as well as Life Coaching services.

07/04/2026

SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM 🌷

31/03/2026

Will be posting school holiday groups shortly 🌷🥳

24/03/2026

It’s like they know.🤎

24/03/2026

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🥰❤️🥰 Not just a horse....