Performance Psychologist for Horse Riders

I am a Board Approved Psychologist and endorsed Educational and Developmental Psychologist.  My professional registered is with  AHPRA (PSY0001956513) and I am also a member of Australian Association of Psychologists Inc (AAPi). 

Sport Psychology Sessions for Equestrian Athletes

Equestrian athletes juggle complex physical skills, emotional regulation, and a deep connection with their horses. Performance anxiety, fear of failure, loss of confidence, and mental blocks can all interfere with your ability to ride at your best. Sport psychology helps you develop the mental tools to overcome these challenges and unlock your full potential. I offer individual sessions and group Sport Psychology sessions via telehealth.  I also offer Workshops and Clinics specifically designed for for groups and clubs.

See https://deenacooper.com.au/sport-psychology for more information.

Supervision

I provide Supervision and professional development to Psychologists and other mental health professionals on:

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• Professional and Ethical Issues
• Career Counselling
• Animal Assisted Therapy
• Educational & Developmental Endorsement
• Working with Children and Adolescents
• Circle of Security Interventions

Equine Assisted Therapy & Professional Development

Through "The Animal Assisted Therapist", I offer select opportunities throughout the year for clients  to develop their confidence, social skills, and leadership skills through individually tailored Equine Assisted Therapy sessions and programs. For upcoming availability, please join my newsletter and follow The Animal Assisted Therapist on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theanimalassitedtherapist

I also offer group and individual supervision and professional development to clinicians and professionals looking to integrate Animal Assisted Therapy into their practice. 

 All individual appointments are by video conferencing (Google Meet) only.

Individual sessions (2026 Fees):

75 minute initial appointment   ~ $270

50 minute review appointment ~ $230

30 minute review appointment ~ $120

• 75 minutes is required for initial appointments to gather necessary background information before providing strategies. 
• For child/teenage clients under 16 years, approximately 10 to 15 minutes of this each session time will be spent with the parent/s at the conclusion of the session to provide recommendations. 
• Prepayment for all appointments is required prior to the appointment commencing. 

Cancellation Policy (Individual Sessions)

• Full refunds are provided for appointments cancelled with more than 48hrs notice.  
• Cancellations  between 48 hours and 24 hours notice will be refunded minus a $50 late cancellation fee.  
• Cancellations within 24 hours of your scheduled appointment will incur the full scheduled fee (no refund will be given except in the unusual case of emergencies or other extreme circumstances).

Group Sessions:

The cost of group sessions per participant is typically at a reduced rate compared to individual sessions.  Pricing will depend on duration of session, number of participants, and location of session.   Sessions can be done online via Google Meet.  Please use the "Contact Deena" button to request for pricing for group session.

Workshops & Clinics

 Please use the "Contact Deena" button to request for pricing for Workshops and Clinics.

Yes!  I am a registered Psychologist and therefore many clients are able to claim a rebate either through a Mental Health Care Plan provided by their GP or through their Private Health Insurance.

 As a registered psychologist in Australia, I am required to adhere to strict legal and ethical advertising guidelines, which specifically prohibit the use of client testimonials.

This policy is governed by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the National Law.

The reason for this is to to uphold the integrity of the profession and protect the public, for example, to protect client confidentiality -  even a seemingly anonymous testimonial could risk unintentionally confirming a therapeutic relationship, which is a breach of client confidentiality.

My  commitment to meeting these legal and ethical standards means I do not feature testimonials on this website.  However, I welcome all feedback from all my clients at any time.