Equine-Assisted Counselling

Brittany Madigan Counselling Services

Equine-Assisted Counsellor

Brittany Madigan is a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. She has a Master of Social Work, Bachelor of Social Work, and Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from McMaster University. Brittany has 7 years of experience in the field of social work and holds certificates in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Trauma Counselling. 
Brittany has 20 years of experience with horses including a decade as a devoted horse mom. She uses horses in her counselling practice as facilitators to help people with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationships, and self esteem. 
Brittany identifies as Mohawk of Kahnawake and Canadian. She is a provider through Non-Insured Health Benefits for individuals with Aboriginal status, as well as a provider through the Victim Quick Response Program. Coverage may also be available through an individual’s work benefits.
In her spare time Brittany enjoys fitness, music, reading, and spending time with her horse and two dogs.
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Equine-Assisted Counselling

Brittany views horses as partners in her practice. Horses are intuitive and honest beings; they tend to reflect our own emotions back to us. In counselling sessions horses are used to calm and soothe, gently challenge, and teach new ways of thinking. They can teach about mindfulness, boundaries, leadership, and communication.


Brittany assesses each person from a holistic framework that considers their mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. She works with each client differently and at their own level of comfort. Sessions usually include time in the counselling room as well as time spent with the horses in either structured or unstructured activities.


In most cases Brittany’s horse, Santé, is the primary equine facilitator. He is an off-track thoroughbred who was neglected before Brittany took over his care. Santé is a gentle giant with a big personality. He has a kind heart and still shows a little spunk in his old age. He works in partnership with Brittany to help people through a range of mental health issues. 

Brittany Madigan Counselling Services

Brittany Madigan, RSW, MSW

brittanymadigan.ca

brittany.a.madigan@gmail.com

289-775-6339 (text or call)