Registered Psychologist, Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychotherapy, Certified Applied Neuroscience Practitioner & Clinical Hypnosis.
with Janine Gent
~ Pearcedale, Victoria, Australia ~
Gentle Rein Therapies offers a traditional approach to clinic based Psychotherapy, Hypnotherapy and Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy with horses and ponies as co-facilitators to the sessions.
Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy & Equine Facilitated Learning are experiential forms of therapy that include horses and ponies as co-facilitators. The horses and ponies at Gentle Rein Therapies offer a powerful way of creating positive change. Rather than working with words only, you are able to experience behavioural and cognitive solutions, which can be applied outside of the therapy setting.
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During your first meeting with Janine, an initial assessment and exploration of your individual needs, feelings and experiences will be carried out. The most suitable therapy for you at that time will be identified, and a treatment plan will be established and agreed upon.
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We are based in Pearcedale, Victoria and service the Mornington Peninsula.
Gentle Rein Therapies
Clinical Hypnotherapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Neuropsychology
Rational Emotive Therapy (RET)
Skills Training
Psycho-education
Relaxation Strategies
Interpersonal Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR)
Experiential Therapies
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
1-2-3 Magic & Emotion Coaching Program for parents
Behavioural Interventions
Equine Facilitated Neuropsychotherapy and Learning
Janine works in private-practice at Gentle Rein Therapies, and offers a range of Psychotherapy and Equine Therapy Services. Traditional Psychotherapy sessions are held in our private clinic and Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy & Learning are facilitated in an outdoor setting with her horses and ponies facilitating sessions.
Individual and group sessions are available - please enquire below.
We also run Workshops at various times throughout the year.
We are a registered Medicare provider and Private Health Insurance provider.
Mental Health Care Plans and NDIS Self-Managed or Plan-Managed Plans are welcome.
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Clients attending with a referral and mental health care plans from their GP can claim the psychology rebate (a gap fee applies). HICAPS is available for clients who wish to claim through their private health fund.
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Our Therapies Support
Depression
Anxiety & Panic
Trauma & Post-Traumatic Stress
Anger Management
Guilt
Grief & Loss
Phobias & Inner Fears
Family & Interpersonal Issues
Bullying
Assertiveness
Self-Esteem
Sleep Difficulty
Childhood & Adolescent Behaviour Issues
Developmental Disorders
Perinatal & Postnatal Depression & Stress
Stress Related Conditions
Improving Intuition & Confidence
Life Coaching
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About Janine
Janine Gent
Registered Psychologist • Clinical Hypnosis Therapist • Certified Neuropsychotherapist • Certified Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy & Learning Instructor
Janine has grown up in a family of humans and horses. She recalls an early childhood of going outside on her family’s property to be with the horses, and following the separation of her parents at age 9, she realised that it was her family’s horses that offered her the unconditional love and support she needed during that difficult time.
During her adolescent years Janine again sought solace with her horses. So when she accidentally came across a documentary on equine assisted therapies in 2008, she knew it was the therapy she needed to add to her private practice.
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As a registered psychologist who works in private-practice at Gentle Rein Therapies, specialising in Equine Facilitated Neuropsychotherapy, her study of neuropsychotherapy has inspired her to integrate psychotherapy, neuroscience and experiential equine facilitated psychotherapy.
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In addition to a traditional approach to psychotherapy within an office environment, Janine incorporates the principles of neuroscience, cognitive behavioural therapy and experiential therapy
Janine has extensive experience working with children, adolescents and adults. She has worked in private practice since 2001, in Victoria and New South Wales and she has also worked in a number of Victorian schools.
Janine is a Registered Psychologist, Clinical Hypnosis Therapist, a certified Neuropsychotherapist, and a Certified Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy & Learning Instructor (Epona, USA, EAGALA, USA). She has studied all over the world including Monash University in Melbourne, University of Illinois, USA, New Zealand and is a graduate of the Cairnmillar Institute Clinical Internship (Melbourne, Vic). Janine is currently completing a Masters of Neuroscience.
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Janine's down-to-earth nature and empathetic personality ensures a supportive, comfortable and confidential environment for your appointment.