Beyond The Paddock
12 Song Bird Ln, Jilliby NSW 2259
- Clinic
- NDIS registered
About Beyond The Paddock
Beyond The Paddock is an animal-assisted therapy provider on the Central Coast of NSW that integrates horses and other animals into therapeutic sessions. They believe that animals have the power to transform lives by providing a unique and supportive environment that promotes emotional resilience, communication, self-awareness and meaningful therapeutic progress.
What's offered
Clinic sessions
NDIS registered provider
- Early Childhood
- Therapy
Services provided
Beyond The Paddock lists
- Animal-Assisted Counselling
- Registered counselling services delivered by qualified counsellors using equine therapy, dog therapy and other animal-assisted approaches to facilitate communication, comfort and emotional expression.
- Animal-Assisted Occupational Therapy
- OT services focusing on sensory processing, play/social skills, emotional regulation, motor skill development, and self-care skills, integrated with animal interactions.
- Animal-Assisted Speech Pathology
- Speech therapy services addressing articulation, language, social skills, fluency, voice, literacy and augmentative/alternative communication, delivered with animal support.
Fees
Counselling (1:1 individual session)
50 minute face-to-face + 10 minute clinical note taking
$156.16
NDIS-funded therapy sessions
Price range between $156.16 and $193.99 in line with NDIS price guide
$156.16–$193.99
Counselling (group session, per person)
Group of two
$160
Occupational Therapy (group session, per person)
Group of two
$160
Occupational Therapy (1:1 individual session)
50 minute face-to-face + 10 minute clinical note taking
$193.99
Speech Pathology (1:1 individual session)
50 minute face-to-face + 10 minute clinical note taking
$193.99
From Beyond The Paddock's website, April 2026. Fees change, so check with the provider before you book.
Get to know Beyond The Paddock
From Beyond The Paddock's website.
Our approach
Beyond The Paddock uses animal-assisted therapy that integrates horses and other animals into therapeutic sessions to create a supportive, calming environment. The approach leverages the bond between humans and animals to enhance emotional, social, and psychological well-being while building capacity across various domains. Sessions are designed by qualified allied health professionals—occupational therapists, counsellors, and speech pathologists—to meet each individual's specific needs. All horses and animals undergo suitability assessments and are highly trained for therapy delivery. The sessions take place outdoors on a private 11-acre property, which creates a relaxed setting away from distractions where children can work on skills like regulation, confidence, communication, and social interaction without realising they're participating in structured therapy.
Meet the team
The team consists of highly qualified and experienced allied health professionals across occupational therapy, counselling, and speech pathology. The website names Laura and Ellen as therapists available to work with clients. All team members are registered allied health professionals with extensive horse and animal experience. The facility also houses trained therapy animals including horses (Elvis is named), a dog (Daisy), and rabbits (Bunny), each of which has undergone suitability assessments.
Locations & areas served
Jilliby
12 Song Bird Ln, Jilliby NSW 2259
Get directions to Jilliby (opens Google Maps in a new tab)Opening hours
- Mon–Thu
- 9 AM to 5 PM
- Fri–Sun
- Closed
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