morven mclelland
equine assisted 
 therapy      

Equine Assisted Occupational Therapy (EAOT) is a therapeutic approach that integrates horses into traditional occupational therapy practices to help individuals achieve their therapy goals. In this modality, occupational therapists use interactions with horses as a means to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social goals. Clients engage in activities such as grooming, leading, and caring for horses, which can improve balance, coordination, sensory processing, communication, self-confidence, and emotional regulation.

The presence of horses in therapy sessions can also foster trust, empathy and connection, providing unique therapeutic benefits not typically found in traditional settings. Equine assisted occupational therapy is effective for individuals with a wide range of conditions, including autism spectrum conditions, ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, and many physical disabilities.

I currently provide 1:1 ground work sessions in a private setting in North Berwick, only North Berwick is a 40minute drive from Edinburgh. If you or a family member are struggling with emotional regulation, anxiety, or would like to try a unique experience of outdoor rehabilitation with our beautiful equines then this could be for you. 

If you would like to enquire about private sessions then please get in touch

I also currently practice at Muirfield Riding Therapy .This is a charity that provides free therapeutic ridden and non ridden sessions for people with varying degrees of functional impairment or mental health conditions. Equine Facilitated Therapy | Muirfield Riding Therapy