About Me

Horses have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember.

Growing up, they were more than just something I loved—they were a source of

connection, comfort, confidence and happiness throughout my childhood and teenage years.

 

It was through my own relationship with horses that I came to understand the unique way

they can help us feel grounded, present and connected.

 

I’m a mum of two girls, and I understand that life can be full of change, challenges and unexpected moments.

I chose counselling as a career because I genuinely enjoy working alongside people as they

navigate those challenges. I believe everyone deserves a safe, respectful and

non-judgemental space where they can feel heard, understood and supported.

 

Before becoming a counsellor, I spent more than 20 years working in leadership,

business management and community engagement. While this may seem like a very different

career path, those experiences have shaped the counsellor I am today.

 

Over the years, I have built strong relationships, supported people through change, navigated

difficult conversations and worked alongside people from many different backgrounds and walks of life.

 

Throughout my counselling studies, I developed a strong interest in trauma-informed,

person-centred and strengths-based practice.

 

My approach is centred around meeting people where they are, recognising their individual strengths

and working collaboratively to help them better understand themselves and move towards the life they want to create.

 

Alongside my counselling qualification, I have completed specialised training in Equine Assisted Therapy.

This allows me to combine my passion for horses with my passion for supporting people, offering an alternative

therapeutic approach that can complement traditional counselling where appropriate.

 

I don’t believe therapy is about telling someone how to live their life.

It’s about creating a space where they can explore, understand, reflect and discover their own way forward.

 

Sometimes, that journey can happen through conversation.

Sometimes, it happens through connection with a horse.

And sometimes, it’s a combination of both.

 

Lesa Brown