Nurtured by Nature Psychotherapy

Nurtured by Nature Psychotherapy Provides Counselling and Psychotherapy Services to assist you to learn, grow and find balance in your life. Low cost fees, no wait times & no referrals needed.

online or face to face, equine assisted & natured based therapy Rein Changer is situated near Canungra SE, QLD within an easy reach of the Gold Coast, Northern NSW and Brisbane and located at gorgeous Ricinda Ranch Quarter Horse Stud. We offer a very unique opportunity and welcome clients to experience Equine Assisted Therapy/ Learning within our herd of beautiful caring mares and foals. Our herd

has been an integral and supportive part of our lives for many years and has assisted us to not only overcome life’s challenges but to thrive in the valuable skills developed in their wake. Horses are beautiful, sensitive and intelligent animals and often evoke feelings and emotions we previously had little awareness of thus allowing us to see, feel and reach and develop areas within us. By focusing on developing and strengthen our supports and resources we are able to build the skills required for life’s challenges. The horses within our herd are calm, respectful, happy, well adjusted and very connected with people. We view them as part of our family and we are viewed as part of their herd and this is very evident in the response from them in the warm caring manner they express when they see us. Horses live in the present moment, in awareness and authentic contact, when living in a herd environment. These capacities are profoundly important for human health and wellness – the capacity to live in the present, be aware and create and maintain healthy, honest and creative relationships

At Rein Changer we also are able to bring years of experience working with people and staff experiencing significant life/ professional events to develop a wide range of skills to support them following these events. Particular focus areas are working with clients or staff supporting clients, with issues on safety, trauma, domestic violence and working with women/ and adolescents. Our main focus is supporting client’s to discover their true self by exploring within a safe and nurturing environment areas of social-emotional development, leadership, relationships, self-awareness, healing, personal development, strengthening supports, resources and growth and change. Our services are individually modeled to meet the specific needs of each client and are offered on a one to one level with a equine co-facilitator of client choice (horse partner). We also offer programs for organistaions, businesses and work related goals on a broad range of areas such as developing high performance teams, working effectively in team, developing skills for rapidly changing / high risk environments (Emergency Service Personal, Education, Health Services, Human Related Services), leadership, emotional intelligence, contact, effective relationship building and awareness of specific target groups and communication skills.

For any of u that are drawn to horses & want to learn more about them as themselves there are rider & non riders positio...
04/09/2026

For any of u that are drawn to horses & want to learn more about them as themselves there are rider & non riders positions at the amazing clinics. They have been part of my own personal horse journey for many years now & it has made such a profound difference in all aspects of my life

Hey everyone. Just a reminder that our webinar is on again tomorrow night so if you want to learn a bit more about Think...
31/08/2026

Hey everyone. Just a reminder that our webinar is on again tomorrow night so if you want to learn a bit more about Thinking Patterns make sure you join us. A fascinating topic

Psychotherapy and Counselling Gold Coast Queensland. Menstrual Mental Health, Autistic, ADHD Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Family Violence, Grief, Loss, Low Cost Fees, No wait times, online, Equine and Nature Therapy, Online. Phone and in person

29/08/2026

So thrilled to be having a stall at the event. Huge thats for all involved in this awesome expo!!

Very excited to have on offer the collaborative programs with Tanja Kraus Horsemanship Dr Rhiarne Psychologist & The Family Wellbeing Hub .human.nutrition RAW Human Nutrition Tanja Kraus Horsemanship Little Sanctuary Pilates Ricinda Ranch Quarter Horses Linda Sawrey

Ps apologies about the hand bandaid. Lol. The joys of farn life

28/08/2026

This is also very true for humans

I figured out quite a few years ago just how much work I took on & did for others. Wen i say work i mean I took on others worries, stress, emotions, plus so much much more. The list was long. Now I just firstly check if its my work to do then if its not i give them the tools & support so they can do the work themselves

Now for those who have worked with me know that I have a particular fascination with our thinking patterns and cognitive...
27/08/2026

Now for those who have worked with me know that I have a particular fascination with our thinking patterns and cognitive processes. Teaching people to stand back and observe their thoughts is an essential tool and really helps reduce the distress and worry that comes from them

Simply put we are not our thoughts and they are actually often the most unreliable source of information we can have.

Very excited to be co-hosting a webinar on this very topic next week.

One of the areas we will be covering looks through the lens that your brain is a prediction machine—not a crystal ball.

Through a process called predictive processing, the brain constantly models possible futures to reduce uncertainty and conserve energy.

One network involved in this process is the Default Mode Network (DMN)—associated with self-talk, imagination, worry, memory, and personal narratives.

When the DMN becomes overactive, it may generate anxious, intrusive, or worst-case scenarios. But these thoughts are not necessarily facts, predictions, or reflections of who you are.

They are better understood as survival hypotheses—the brain’s attempt to prepare for possible danger.

A thought can feel urgent without being true.
A mental scenario can be vivid without being real.
An intrusive thought is not an identity.

The goal isn’t to fight or believe every thought. Its to notice the them without judging them. The aim isn’t to force the thought away. It’s to observe it with curiosity and then reconnect with the present moment

In case you haven't signed up and your curious brain wants to know more here is the link.

https://www.nurturedbynaturepsychotherapy.com.au/store/p10/Thinking_Patterns_with_Tanja_%26_Linda.html

Tanja Kraus Horsemanship

If your really looking to have a deeper understanding about your horse as well as yourself then these 3 days retreats wo...
25/08/2026

If your really looking to have a deeper understanding about your horse as well as yourself then these 3 days retreats would be perfect for you. They are an incredibly supportive retreats where we share & show so many of the key aspects of building confidence, connection & control within ourselves, our horses and the partnership between you and your beautiful horse.

By working on our own human stuff alongside our horse stuff just transforms the work like no other. The deepening of the bond and understanding of each other in the horse-human partnership is profound and will also have ripple effects into all aspects of your life.

Here is some of what those who have already attended say

I am truly thankful for helping me move forward with freedom

The peace between horse & rider. The peace within.

Linking our psychological needs with those of our horses. Took me so much further with my journey

It was awesome!! Really was a game changer!!

To book visits https://www.horsemanshipforperformance.com/tanja-and-linda-collaborations.html

Building Bravery

One of the things I love the most about my horses is that feeling of "we can do anything together". Ever since I was a teenager with my first horse Shadow, I have built a bond with my horses that makes me feel like we are an unstoppable team.

Over the years, hundreds of clinics, one of my passions is sharing that process with riders, to help them experience that amazing feeling.

Now I feel like we take it to an even deeper level, through my collaborative work with Linda from Nurtured by Nature Psychotherapy

Over 3 days we share with you our knowledge to help you not only help your horse build bravery, but yourself.

Linda helps you understand your human emotions, thought patterns and nervous system in such a way that allows you to take control of situations, to support yourself, and your horse.

I give you the tools to support your horse - how to preserve curiosity around learning, how to build confidence around obstacles and "new situations", what to do if something goes wrong, and how to hit that reset button.

We have 2 of these clinics booked before the end of 2026

September 25, 26 and 27 at Glenreagh NSW

October 2, 3 & 4 at Gympie / Braceland QLD

If you want to get that feeling of you and your horse building bravery together, join us by sending a message or commenting below for details.

Another day in the office for Rhiarne & Linda. Certainly a perfect way to spend the morning. Some friendly very sweet ca...
24/08/2026

Another day in the office for Rhiarne & Linda. Certainly a perfect way to spend the morning.

Some friendly very sweet calves along the way. More planning discussions for us around our fabulous Essence of Life- Children's Program on the 13th Sept so not long away now

As always Remmie & Apollo were very good boys

23/08/2026

Just love the way Tanja Kraus Horsemanship starts the conversations with horses that have come into her herd. So relational & mutual. Creating trust & openess to be able to speak into both horse & human language.

If ur looking for an awesome horse Educator tania is the one to go to. Studying with her has made such a huge difference to every moment with my horses.

You can also do the horse & human collaborative retreats with Tanja & Linda Sawrey where you do work on yourself as well as yourself. A perfect way to learn with your equine partner

To find out more about these clinics & retreats visit https://www.horsemanshipforperformance.com/clinics.html

Well the count down is on for our darling Lantra who is due to foal tomorrow. I still think she has a couple of days to ...
23/08/2026

Well the count down is on for our darling Lantra who is due to foal tomorrow. I still think she has a couple of days to go however she is an expert in hiding her imminent birth. Her bub's sire is Silver Big Stretch.

SOOOO excited to meet this very special bub. For those of you joining us for the Essence of Life Children's Program on the 13th Sept you will get to meet them in person.

Nervous system regulation can come in many forms.For me, today it looked like making delicious mango jam and chutney fro...
23/08/2026

Nervous system regulation can come in many forms.

For me, today it looked like making delicious mango jam and chutney from our homegrown mangoes. The process was deeply grounding—the aroma and taste filling my kitchen and inviting me to slow down and be present.

But it doesn’t end there. It’s also about the beautiful memories that come flooding back as my senses come alive: climbing the mango tree with the kids, seeing who could pick the biggest one, watching the birds visit for their share, and noticing the bees pollinating the blossoms as nature weaves her magic.

It’s also about gifting jars of jam and chutney to special friends and family, and carrying on the generational tradition of preserving and sharing food made with love.

And it doesn’t end there either. Every spoonful of jam or chutney will take me back to those special moments—the laughter, the connection, the mango tree, the birds and the bees.

Who would have thought that an afternoon spent making jam and chutney could be so soothing for the nervous system? 🥭💛

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