Mandy Shapland – Veterinary Surgeon
Having initially trained as a Veterinary Surgeon, Mandy has long observed the unique relationships that develop between people and animals.
Using the EAGALA and the ARCH facilitation models, the team of a mental health professional and Mandy together guide each client’s session with the horses.
These frequently rich interactions can help people to find new perspectives on their lives, which can help them to reach their best potential.
Having completed EAGALA certification in 2015, Mandy has since worked with a variety of mental health professionals and clients. She continues to study and look for new and innovative ways of facilitating sessions for clients.
Inge De Jong – Psychologist
(AHPRA number PSY0001395529)
Inge is passionate about supporting the development and wellbeing of children and adolescents/young adults with learning difficulties and neurodevelopmental disorders (including ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder).
She has very much enjoyed working with Mandy since January 2021, and has found that the equine space has enhanced psychological counselling outcomes for clients, many of whom are more comfortable working outside the confines of a consulting room.
Inge is a registered psychologist and teacher. She has over 20 years experience as a psychologist and holds a Master in Educational Psychology degree from the University of Queensland. She has been a Member of the Australian Psychological Society since 1996.
Marian Cartwright – Mental Health Social Worker
Marian is an EAGALA-certified Equine-Assisted Psychotherapist (EAP) and Arenas for Change (ARCH) facilitator, integrating experiential, trauma-informed approaches to support clients in achieving meaningful change. With over 15 years of experience in mental health, Marian has worked in leadership, case management, and counselling roles across non-profit and private residential settings.
Holding a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Youth Work (2014) and a Master’s in Social Work (2021), Marian is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and a member of the Australian Association of Social Workers, and an accredited Circle of Security practitioner and Clinical Counselling Supervisor, committed to fostering strong therapeutic relationships that empower clients to navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, stress, grief, and relationship challenges.
In addition to EAP, Marian draws on a range of evidence-based modalities, including Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Brainspotting, Embodied Processing, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing.
