Question 1

How can I book a session?

Accepted Answer

To book a session at The Wagon Stop or to simply enquire, give us a call on 0468 948 447 or complete the contact us (https://www.thewagonstop.com.au/contact-us)form. No referral is required to make a booking.

Question 2

What are your sessions priced at?

Accepted Answer

As we take a bespoke approach to every client, we do not have a one-size-fits-all price list.

As a guide, pricing begins at $150.00 per session.

Question 3

Will I be riding horses?

Accepted Answer

Generally speaking, no horse riding or mounted work is involved in our sessions, and no previous horse experience is required. EAP or EAL sessions with our horses are facilitated with you on the ground, and engaging with the horse/s in a way that feels safe and right for you.

Question 4

Is Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) and Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) safe?

Accepted Answer

Your safety and well-being is a priority at every session. All clients are provided with a safety briefing at the commencement of every session and our horses are carefully selected for their participation. All our horses and all animals on the farm are cared for as per animal welfare guidelines.

Our lead facilitating therapist Warren is a Registered Nurse who is trained in Counselling, St John’s First Aid & CPR, Trauma Informed / Sensitive Care, Somatic Experiencing and is registered with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and is thus required to abide by the practice code of ethics.

Warren is also currently a Level One student in EQUUSOMA Horse-Human Trauma Recovery & Somatic Experiencing Therapy, whose principles of trauma-informed sensitive care and somatic experiencing are informed by Dr Peter Levine.

If you have any safety concerns prior to your booking, please share them during your phone consultation.

Question 5

Why choose EAP?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes being in a clinical setting for therapy is too much, and being outdoors and with animals and the horses can feel less judgmental and more welcoming.

People of all ages and abilities can benefit as EAP is diverse and can assist with a range of issues in a safe space to heal, grow and explore while in the powerful presence of horses. We welcome everyone and invite you to contact me with any further questions.

Question 6

What should I wear?

Accepted Answer

All sessions are held outside with the horses, so dress according to the weather conditions. Beechmont can often be very cool, so a warm jacket and sturdy, closed-toe footwear such as boots are essential, along with a hat.

Question 7

Do you have a cancellation policy?

Accepted Answer

If you need to cancel your appointment, please provide as much notice as possible.

Appointments cancelled within less than 24 hours of your booking time will attract a cancellation fee. The fee is 50% of the cost of the session and is to be settled prior to your next appointment.

Question 8

Where are you located and where do I park ?

Accepted Answer

The Wagon Stop Wellness Farm is located at 1320 Beechmont Road, Beechmont. We are 10 minutes from the Gold Coast City Council region, and 1 hour from Brisbane.

On arrival, please drive through the gates and park on the gravel drive. We have kitchen and bathroom facilities available on site.

Question 9

Are your sessions weather dependent?

Accepted Answer

Our outdoor sessions are weather dependent with indoor sessions being an option if required.

Question 10

Does your site have disabled access?

Accepted Answer

We welcome NDIS participants who are plan-managed or self-managed with a willingness, capacity and ability to journey alongside you through your experiences. Please be aware, we cannot currently accommodate wheelchair access on our farm.

Question 11

What forms of payment do you accept?

Accepted Answer

Our clients are invoiced following your session - we currently accept payment via bank transfer.

Question 12

Partnerships and Collaboration

Accepted Answer

Our family farm here at The Wagon Stop offers a unique opportunity for other practitioners offering a range of skills to utilise our space to support clients, enriching our space with a variety of nourishing and creative approaches to wellness.

If you are interested in utilising The Wagon Stop Wellness Farm for your professional services, I encourage you to get in touch via the contact form below.