RESTORE
Rebuild Empowerment Safely Through Outdoor Relational Equine
Rebuild, Connect, Heal and Recover Safely ....
RESTORE is a transformative, trauma-informed equine therapy program designed specifically for women who have experienced domestic violence and/or coercive control.
Held in the peaceful surrounds of Tallebudgera Valley, this 6-week program offers a unique and powerful pathway to healing through connection with horses, guided by qualified equine-assisted psychotherapists, professional counsellors, and fellow survivors.
The impact of domestic violence can last long after the abuse ends—RESTORE provides a safe, supportive space to break free from isolation, regulate the nervous system, rebuild trust, and form healthy relationships with self and others.
Equine therapy is proven to help survivors regain confidence, process trauma, and reconnect with their inner strength—all in a calm, natural setting.
The 6-week program is offered at an accessible cost of $150 plus GST (total $165).
Through this gentle yet empowering journey, survivors are supported every step of the way as they rebuild their lives with dignity and hope.
Book RESTORE
Broken to Brilliant holds two RESTORE programs each year.
RESTORE 1
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Wednesday 21st May 2025 10am - 1pm
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Wednesday 28th May 2025 10am - 1pm
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Wednesday 4th June 2025 10am - 1pm
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Wednesday 11th June 2025 9am - 2pm
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Wednesday 18th June 2025 10am - 1pm
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Wednesday 25th June 2025 10am - 1pm
RESTORE 2
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Tuesday15th July 2025 11am - 2pm
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Tuesday 22nd July 2025 11am - 2pm
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Tuesday 29th July 2025 11am - 2pm
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Tuesday 5th August 2025 11am - 2pm
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Tuesday 12th August 2025 11am - 2pm
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Tuesday 19th August 2025 11am - 2pm
Meet your RESTORE Program Facilitators
Tracey has a Bachelor of Counselling and a Master in Gestalt Therapy, bringing over 20 years of experience to her practice. She specializes in Equine Assisted Therapy and Canine Assisted Therapy, incorporating trauma-informed approaches to support her clients effectively. Her holistic practice draws on various modalities, including art, nature, expressive, and somatic therapies. Additionally, her lived experience of domestic violence and lived connection with neurodivergence informs her empathetic and understanding approach to therapy.
Contact Tracey via her website: https://majcounsellingandtherapies.com.au/
Tracey Johnson, Equine Assisted Therapist, Trauma Informed Psychotherapist and Counsellor.
Lee, has a Bachelor of Social Work complemented by a Master of Counselling, Lee Marshall brings over 20 years of practice experience in family violence, child protection, and family counselling. Lee practices from a strength-based and solution-focused perspective, with a passion for experiential nature-based modalities, including Equine Assisted Therapy, to deliver a unique trauma-informed therapeutic approach. Lee's foundational expertise includes research, teaching, and professional Social Work supervision, specializing in supporting vicarious trauma, professional development, and practice support for emerging Social Workers.
Contact Lee via her website https://womenswellbeingandconsulting.com.au/
Lee Marshall, Social Worker and Counsellor
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Mel is an equine specialist with over two decades of experience in the equine industry and native, exotic, and domestic animal welfare, management, and training.
Mel is passionate about sharing the healing, personal growth, self-awareness and learning that can come from connecting with horses.
Contact Mel via her website:
https://mjsequine.com/
Mel Spittall - Zookeeper, Equestrienne, Photographer, Writer
