Siobhan Lou I Equine-Assisted Therapy & Breathwork

05/02/2026

Meet George. Three years old, recently released from a research facility, and already proving himself to be a total character.

George is one of those beagles who quietly watches the world first, then pops out with the funniest, goofiest moments once he feels safe. He’s a little shy at the start, but give him time and a confident canine role model and you’ll see his personality shine. In fact, George absolutely needs another dog in the home, ideally a friendly, confident female beagle who can help show him the ropes and build his confidence.

Like many ex-research beagles, the world is still new and a bit strange, but George is curious, gentle and trying his best. With patience, routine and doggy companionship, he’ll make a wonderful addition to the right family.

George is located in Victoria and is looking for an indoor home with secure, beagle-proof fencing. He is untested with cats. A calm, understanding household with another dog is essential for him to thrive.

If you’ve got a blank space on your couch, a secure yard, and a lovely female dog who wouldn’t mind a new best mate, George might just be your guy.

https://www.beaglefreedomaustralia.org/adoption/dogs/dogapplication/

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04/02/2026

Notice how often people say
“we should do this for anxiety…”
“we should heal…”
“we should try this…”

But real change happens when you take ownership.

👉 I felt anxious.
👉 This helped my anxiety.
👉 This feels like my next step.

This is how I work with therapy and breathwork, less advice, less fixing, more awareness of what’s actually happening in your body right now.

Because your nervous system doesn’t need more “shoulds.” It needs safety, honesty, and self-trust.

🎧 Podcast Episode 2 is out now, and we dive into this shift from talking about anxiety to actually relating to it differently. https://open.spotify.com/episode/1KdFqvivHuvszqRFnMpIPJ?si=_RGnP05ERfennremvKrBLQ

Question for you 👇
What’s one thing that’s uniquely helped your anxiety?

03/02/2026

Ways to work with me this February…

For the anxious, people-pleasing women who are tired of holding it all together and ready to exhale.

💻 Feb 14 | Online Self-Love Breathwork
Slow, nourishing breathwork to calm your nervous system, soften self-criticism, and come back home to yourself. Cozy, powerful, and deeply regulating.

👥 Feb 27 | In-Person Breathwork (Gippsland)
A full-body reset. Release stress, quiet the racing mind, and feel grounded, lighter, and more like you again — plus real connection with beautiful humans.

🐴 Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (In-Person)
Therapy… but outside, with horses. No pressure to talk it all out. Learn boundaries, confidence, and emotional regulation through powerful, present-moment experiences.

🤍 1:1 Breathwork (In-Person – coming soon)
Personalised sessions to help you move through anxiety, stuck emotions, and people-pleasing patterns at your own pace.

❤️ Client love
Real Humans. Real nervous system shifts. Real “oh… THIS is what calm actually feels like” / “Breathwork changed my life” moments. 😉

If your mind won’t stop racing, you overthink everything, and you’re craving peace & ease… these are for you.
Links in bio to book 👆🏼

I can’t wait to guide YOU xo

02/02/2026

For people experiencing deep distress, isolation, or suicidal thoughts, feeling seen and safe can be life-saving. Animal-assisted therapy can play a powerful supporting role.

Animals offer a calm, non-judgemental presence. They don’t ask for explanations or demand words when none are available. This can help reduce feelings of loneliness, ease anxiety, and create moments of emotional grounding during overwhelming times.

Through structured, evidence-informed animal-assisted therapy delivered by registered health professionals, individuals may experience:
• Increased emotional regulation
• Reduced stress and physiological arousal
• A sense of connection and purpose
• Greater engagement with therapeutic support

Animals can act as a bridge — helping people stay present, feel connected, and take the next step toward help.

While animal-assisted therapy is not a standalone solution, it can be a meaningful part of a broader, person-centred suicide-prevention approach.

Sometimes, hope begins with a quiet presence and a shared moment of calm.

02/02/2026

Anxiety taught me how to slow down.

In this podcast clip we talk about why anxiety isn’t the enemy, and how gentle, nourishing breathwork can be one of the most supportive tools for an anxious nervous system.

Less force. More safety.
Less fixing. More listening.

🎧 A Couple of Therapists – https://open.spotify.com/show/4Es8EW4PTBFs74oDi5I6AE?si=gWz1yTJ5SgKEVz6mr9GCTw

Join our next breathwork events:
💻 Online 14/2
👥 In-person 27/2
https://stan.store/siobhanloutherapy

31/01/2026

We accidentally got back on the podcast…
(Not announcing it though 😌)

In this clip I talk about endometriosis, the darker moments, and why Tom and I want to bridge the gap between therapists and humans.

Sending love to everyone walking the endometriosis path 🤍

You can listen to our mini chats anywhere you listen to podcasts 🎧 “A Couple of Therapists”

30/01/2026

We’re going live in 2 hours 🤍

If you’ve been holding it together all week, this is your permission to pause.

This Breathwork is slow, grounding, and nervous-system focused, no pushing, no forcing, just space to exhale and reset.

If your body’s been asking for a release, I’d love to have you join us.

Join us here or sign up for the replay if you can’t make it live: https://stan.store/siobhanloutherapy/p/online-group-breathwork-healing

28/01/2026

A dream role come true 🥹

“Siobhan is available for sessions on Mondays and Fridays, and welcomes clients from all walks of life.

If you’d like to book with Siobhan or learn more, please get in touch or visit our website 🤍” https://cardiniaequineassistedcounselling.com.au/contact-us 🐴

✨ Our team and capacity are growing again ✨

We are so pleased to welcome Siobhan to our herd of practitioners 💛

Siobhan is a compassionate and intuitive practitioner who specialises in equine-assisted psychotherapy, Breathwork, and mindfulness-based approaches to emotional healing. With a deep understanding of anxiety and the transformative power of presence, she offers a grounded, embodied path to wellbeing through her work with both horses and humans.

Drawing from Gestalt therapy, somatic awareness, and trauma-informed care, Siobhan supports clients to reconnect with their inner resources, release old patterns, and build emotional resilience. Her sessions are calm, safe, and heart-led, creating space for people to feel seen, supported, and empowered.

Siobhan works with a wide range of clients, with a special interest in supporting adults navigating anxiety, burnout, emotional overwhelm, and those drawn to holistic, nature-based healing. Through one-on-one equine-assisted therapy or Breathwork sessions, she helps clients regulate their nervous systems, quiet the mind, and rediscover a sense of ease in their bodies and lives.

Whether in the paddock or on the sofa, Siobhan’s presence is gentle, curious, and deeply attuned. She believes healing happens through connection, with self, with others, and with the natural world.

🌿 Qualifications & Professional Memberships
• Registered Counsellor, Australian Counselling Association (ACA)
• Diploma of Counselling
• Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy Training, Equine Psychotherapy Institute
• Mindfulness & Meditation Teacher Training
• Certified Breathwork Healing Practitioner
• Trauma-Informed Manifestation Coach

Siobhan is available for sessions on Mondays and Fridays, and welcomes clients from all walks of life.

If you’d like to book with Siobhan or learn more, please get in touch or visit our website 🤍

27/01/2026

Your brain on deep breathing might surprise you! Scientists just discovered something incredible about the simple act of controlled breathing. It turns out that just 20 minutes of deep breathing exercises with music can create the same blissful brain patterns as psychedelic substances. No substances needed, just your lungs and some tunes. This ancient practice is finally getting the scientific recognition it deserves, and the results are mind-blowing.

23/01/2026

Next Friday night is SOLD OUT 🤍😮‍💨
And I honestly can’t wait to guide this beautiful group.

These breathwork healing nights are slow, grounding, and deeply nourishing, the kind that help your shoulders drop, your breath soften, and your nervous system finally exhale. No intensity, no pushing. Just space to breathe and reset.

One of my favourite parts? After we breathe, we stay. We share a small plate of food, chat, and connect, and people often leave having met new, like-minded friends. 🥰

If you missed out this time, February is now open for bookings and spots tend to go quickly.
Join us here 👉🏽 https://stan.store/siobhanloutherapy/p/breathwork-healing--gippsland--mlxir

📍 Hosted at
🍓 Bring a small plate to share
🫶 Come exactly as you are

SO grateful for this growing Gippsland breathwork community, and so excited for what’s unfolding next week!
I can’t wait to breathe with you all! 😮‍💨