Where horses help children find their superpower
Commissioned therapeutic programmes for children and young people with SEMH and looked after children in Lancashire and Cheshire.
Who We Support
The programmes are designed for young people presenting with a range of social, emotional, and mental health needs, including those who may not engage with traditional office-based interventions.
We work with young people experiencing:
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Anxiety, trauma, and emotional distress
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Emotional dysregulation and difficulties with self-regulation
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Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, and sensory processing differences
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Attachment difficulties, developmental trauma, and relational challenges
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Bereavement, loss, and significant life transitions
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School avoidance, emotionally based school non-attendance (EBSNA), and disengagement from education
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Social communication difficulties and challenges forming or maintaining relationships
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Low self-confidence, self-esteem, and resilience
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Care-experienced, looked-after, adopted, and previously looked-after children and young people
Why Equine Therapy?
Sometimes the most powerful thing isn't talking about the problem directly.
Horses offer something unique. They become a living metaphor. A young person who struggles to trust might find it easier to talk about why the horse won't come to them.
And alongside the therapeutic work, your child will be learning real, practical skills. How to read an animal's body language. How to lead, communicate, and problem-solve. How to be responsible for something that depends on them. Skills that build confidence from the inside out and show up at home, at school, and in friendships long after the sessions end.
How To Commission
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Initial conversation. Contact Jackie to discuss the young person's needs and confirm suitability. No paperwork at this stage.
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Referral and risk assessment. Joint risk assessment completed.
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Programme agreement. Simple service agreement signed. Funding confirmed—sessions are scheduled around placement and school timetable.
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Delivery and reporting. Sessions begin. Weekly attendance confirmation after every session. Closing report available on request.
Delivered with expertise
Delivered by Jackie Archer.
UK-Registered Psychotherapist (MBACP 330411). ICF-Certified Equus Coach. Athena Herd Certified Equine Assisted Practitioner. Designated Safeguarding Lead.
Over 10 years of direct therapeutic experience with children and young people across mainstream education, alternative provision, and social care partnerships.
Jackie works within the BACP Ethical Framework. Full safeguarding, risk assessment, and GDPR documentation held. DBS-checked. Public liability and professional indemnity insurance in place. ICO: ZB868080.
Ready To Discuss A Young Person In Your Care?
Book a call with Jackie. No commitment, no paperwork. Just a conversation about whether this is the right fit.
jackie@naturalwisdom.horse | 07907 493 100
Locations: Ivy Dene's Animal Sanctuary (Preston), Folly Farm (Tarporley, Northwich), Tiny Treasures Equestrian (Southport)