Frequently Asked Gestalt Questions

• Equine Gestalt Coaching is a holistic, experiential form of mental health. It is non-riding, non diagnostic, and co-active. The certified Gestaltist and horse partner in order to help their clients take a deep look at their life and what is troubling them, Clients are supported and guided through finishing any past trauma or unfinished business and learn ways to work through any current or future pain in order to heal and move forward in their life.
• The Equine Gestalt Coaching Method® was developed by Melisa Pearce, a core founder since 1989, of the horse-human healing movement. The experiential nature of the method involves the horse as an active partner with the coach in the client’s exploratory process. The integrative approach of the equine’s interaction combined with positive coaching, somatic awareness guidance and Gestalt methodology, assists the client in examining their life and choices made with a focus on designing a positive future.

We partner with horses to assist humans in all walks of life on their path to better mental health. We share the natural healing abilities of the horse, support people in healing trauma, and help people learn to live authentically as they are - not as what has happened to them.

Anyone wanting to:

Embark on a journey of healing, self-discovery, and self compassion

Take back control of their life

Become confident and/or grow their confidence

Anyone struggling with:

Anxiety

Depression

Stress of everyday life

Trauma

Insecurity

No, Equine Gestalt is not riding and is only done on the ground beside the horses. 

If you are interested in our riding and equestrian services, visit Mindful Harmony Equine

A few of the common things clients have shared they received or experienced in a session:

• Safe space to be, feel, and heal
• Leaving feeling lighter
• A better understanding of self
• Quality time with horses
• Individualized coaching from both Zoe the Gestaltist and one or more equines
• Being fully seen and heard
• Letting go of things that no longer serve them