Horse Connection
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Wonnerup South Road, Yoongarillup, Busselton, WA 6280
Let's Connect (08) 6727 9991
Lea is a dedicated counsellor and psychotherapist who offers a safe, non-judgmental space for your healing and growth. Her diverse therapeutic approach combines Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Transactional Analysis, Gestalt Therapy, Schema Therapy, and the transformative power of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. Currently advancing her expertise with a Master of Counselling, Lea is committed to providing holistic, personalised support tailored to your unique needs.
Drawing from her own experiences with depression, anxiety, and PTSD, Lea has developed a unique model called "A PLAN." This innovative approach empowers clients to navigate challenges and envision a hopeful future. She fosters a safe, supportive environment for emotional expression, while building self-awareness and confidence essential for positive change.
Healing from past hurts can be daunting, but with Lea's non-judgmental, innovative interventions, clients can apply positive strategies to enhance their lives. Lea offers assistance in areas such as addictions, anxiety, depression, ADHD, ASD, BPD, grief, trauma, and PTSD. NDIS Participants welcome. NDIS rates apply. Visit www.horseconnection.com.au
Call or Email Horse Connection now for a free 15 minute consultation - (08) 6727 9991
Let's Connect (08) 6727 9991
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $110
- Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Bank transfer, Cash, Electronic Funds Transfer, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa
Insurance
- Bupa
- Defence Health
- NDIS
- Police Health
- Teachers Health
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Horse Connection
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia Lea McDonald
- Membership with Australian Counselling Association Level 2 Member
- Membership with Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia Clinical Member
- Family Counselling and Psychotherapy, Graduate Diploma of Counselling and Integrated Psychotherapy, Graduated 2017
Psychotherapist: Lea McDonald
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (08) 6727 9991
Horse Connection
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Expertise and Interests
Top Expertise
- Trauma and PTSD
- Bereavement
- Anxiety
Practice Areas
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Autism
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Codependency
- Depression
- Drug Abuse
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Thinking Disorders
- Veterans
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (08) 6727 9991
Horse Connection
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Ethnicity
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Afrikaans ,
Zulu
Religion
Christian
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Ethnicity
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Afrikaans ,
Zulu
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Christian Counselling
- Clinical Supervision and Qualified Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Equine Assisted Therapy
- Gestalt
- Integrative
- Person-Centred
- Rational Emotive Behaviour (REBT)
- Schema Therapy
- Somatic
- Transactional Analysis
- Trauma Focused
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (08) 6727 9991
Horse Connection
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Groups
The Horse Wisdom Program
This 8 week course developed by the The Equine Psychotherapy Institute, covers areas such as : Regulation, Awareness, Boundaries, Feelings, Healthy Relationships, Thinking, Facing Challenges.
Practice Areas
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
Types of Therapy
Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$100-$120
Group Meets
Every other Fri, Sat 1:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M.
Location
Wonnerup South Road
Yoongarillup, WA 6280
Email Lea McDonald about this group or call - (08) 6727 9991
Grappling with Grief
When life throws us a curved ball, it helps to have A PLAN to navigate the uncharted waters. The A PLAN is a unique grief model that helps us move through our grief. It gives us useable strategies to tackle those confusing emotions and questions. It provides a safe platform to explore our feelings and thoughts and it give us HOPE of eventual acceptance. It becomes ......A PLAN for our life and whatever curved balls we might encounter!
Practice Areas
Anxiety
Bereavement
Depression
Types of Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$80-$120
Location
Yoongarillup, WA 6280
Email Lea McDonald about this group or call - (08) 6727 9991
Location
Call for a free consultation now - (08) 6727 9991
Horse Connection
Psychotherapist, PACFA