LONDON EQUINE ASSISTED THERAPY - OUR TEAM

ELIZABETH HARDY, BSW (HONS), MSW, RSW

EAGALA CERTIFIED MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST

Elizabeth Hardy earned both a Bachelor of Social Work (with honours) and Masters of Social degrees at the University of Western Ontario and Sir Wilfrid Laurier University respectively.  

Elizabeth has worked in the area of child and adolescent mental health for twenty years and more recently has extensive psychotherapy experience with those experiencing traumatic life events, domestic violence and with those who use abuse towards others.

Person - centered and anti-oppressive approaches are hallmarks of Elizabeth's ethos.

Elizabeth is certified in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy levels 1 & 2 through Wilfrid Laurier University, and is trained in Image Transformation Therapy.

Other therapy modalities provided include: Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic-Based  Therapy, Trauma Therapy, Narrative-Based Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

link to Elizabeth's St.Joesph's Health Care London biography

 https://www.sjhc.london.on.ca/our-stories/our-people-meet-elizabeth-hardy-clinical-social-worker-transitional-and-lifelong-care 

SUE HATHERELL - EAGALA CERTIFIED EQUINE SPECIALIST

An Equine Canada Certified Coach Level 1 since 2005, Sue has been an avid equestrian and horse owner for most of her life.  

She has earned College Diplomas from Fanshawe College in Office Administration as well as Business Accounting and has a diverse resume of related expertise.  

In her role as Equine Specialist, Sue is able to share her passion for horses and the power they hold.  She focuses on observing the horses' behaviours and safety during sessions.

Sue‘s other role at London Equine Assisted Therapy is Program Director where she takes care of our administration including booking sessions and organizing group functions. 

We currently have three horses and two miniature horses on our equine team.  Above is a pic of the horses and our adorable miniature horses are shown throughout our site.