DEAN MIGHELL - Is a registered Psychotherapist (Gestalt) and Equine Assisted Learning and Psychotherapy Practitioner (EAP).
Dean has a Post Graduate Certification as a Psychotherapist (Gestalt) along with extensive training on trauma, indigenous mens trauma practice (We-Ali), Mindfulness, Neurodiverstity ADHD and Autism (Kings College London) and related conditions. He is a member of PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia) and a member of the International Institute for Complementary Therapies (IICT). Dean is a very relational, empathetic and holistic therapist who is passionate about supporting people from all walks of life. Dean works extensively with people with Post Traumatic Stress and Complex Post Traumatic Stress. His work with many military and emergency service workers and their families who are impacted with Post Traumatic Stress Injury and related conditions, is highly respected in the veteran community. Mindfulness is a key feature of Deans work and works holisticaly and somatically to support his clients. Dean Works Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm. Other times strictly by prior appointment only. 0418354362 dean@pathofthehorse.com.au Dean is a proud winner of the prestigious, National - Australian Equine Therapist of the Year Award - Animal Therapies Australia. |
DONNA BROADBENT - Equine Assisted Learning Specialist (EAL)
Donna has a Graduate Diploma in Special Education & Human Services; Diploma of Teaching; Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and Learning Certificate (Equine Psychotherapy Institute). Sheis a Master Instructor - Licensed Mental Health First Aid Australia Facilitator in the following specialised areas: Standard, Youth, Teen, conversations about suicide and conversations about NSSI. A Member of the International Institute of Complimentary Therapist (IICT).
Donna has extensive experience supporting children through to adults, individuals, groups and corporate organisations achieve improved mental health and wellbeing, personal awareness/development, life skills, support techniques, coping skills, team building and leadership skills.
Previous experience in the Victoria Police Force, Education Department, Community Services – Education, Employment and Training and NSW Mines Rescue.
Donna has a warm, caring and empathetic nature that assists so many people and has a great respect and passion for partnering with horses and offering ‘equine experiences’ to people exploring and addressing their learning needs and goals identified. Horses assist in teaching self-awareness, relationship, emotional intelligence and integrated being supporting human growth, development and change. Donna is completing her AIPC Councellors Qualifications to add to her great skills set.
Donna brings many decades of relationships with horses to her work and is a skilled rider and experienced horsewoman.
Donna - 0488 343 248 donna@pathofthehorse.com.au
Available: Monday - Friday 8-5pm; Saturday 10-1pm. Additional times by prior appointment only.
Donna has a Graduate Diploma in Special Education & Human Services; Diploma of Teaching; Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and Learning Certificate (Equine Psychotherapy Institute). Sheis a Master Instructor - Licensed Mental Health First Aid Australia Facilitator in the following specialised areas: Standard, Youth, Teen, conversations about suicide and conversations about NSSI. A Member of the International Institute of Complimentary Therapist (IICT).
Donna has extensive experience supporting children through to adults, individuals, groups and corporate organisations achieve improved mental health and wellbeing, personal awareness/development, life skills, support techniques, coping skills, team building and leadership skills.
Previous experience in the Victoria Police Force, Education Department, Community Services – Education, Employment and Training and NSW Mines Rescue.
Donna has a warm, caring and empathetic nature that assists so many people and has a great respect and passion for partnering with horses and offering ‘equine experiences’ to people exploring and addressing their learning needs and goals identified. Horses assist in teaching self-awareness, relationship, emotional intelligence and integrated being supporting human growth, development and change. Donna is completing her AIPC Councellors Qualifications to add to her great skills set.
Donna brings many decades of relationships with horses to her work and is a skilled rider and experienced horsewoman.
Donna - 0488 343 248 donna@pathofthehorse.com.au
Available: Monday - Friday 8-5pm; Saturday 10-1pm. Additional times by prior appointment only.
Our Chairman of the Board
Kyle Tyrrell is the Chair of Path of the Horse having joined the Board in March 2023.
Kyle is a retired Lieutenant Colonel with 24 years’ service including multiple overseas deployments. He has extensive experience as a leader in global security risk management and is the former CEO of Vanguard Global Security Risk Management and was the Director of Counter-Terrorism and Vice President of Middle East and North Africa at the National Safety Agency.
He is a highly sought-after consultant in High Performance and Leadership with a global client list.
Kyle is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD), holds a Masters of Business Administration (International Management), a Graduate Diploma of Strategy and is currently studying Psychology. he operates a highly effective and respected Leadership Business, Kyle Tyrell High Performance Leadership https://kyletyrrell.com.au/
He enjoys time in the outdoors, travelling, Australian Rules Football (loves carlton FC) and serving the Veteran community.
Kyle brings a wealth of experience to The Path of the Horse and helps us set and achieve our Strategic Plan to ensure we are doing the best we can as a Charity. He leads our other Directors Mr Robert Miller, Mr Tony Pack and Mr Dean Mighell in their Director roles.
kyle@pathofthehorse.com.au
JOHN GIAMPINO - Maintenance and Improvements Manager
John is one of our Veterans who has helped us with all things building and maintenance over the years. John served 31 years in the Australian Army, deployed to Bougainville, East Timor, Afghanistan and the Solomon Islands. Retiring in 2017 as a Warrant Officer Class One. John brings a wealth of knowledge and is always happy to turn his skill set to anything that is required.
John has made an enormous contribution to the Path of the Horse.
We welcome the support on the ground from out volunteers so very much. Please contact us if you can help.
John is one of our Veterans who has helped us with all things building and maintenance over the years. John served 31 years in the Australian Army, deployed to Bougainville, East Timor, Afghanistan and the Solomon Islands. Retiring in 2017 as a Warrant Officer Class One. John brings a wealth of knowledge and is always happy to turn his skill set to anything that is required.
John has made an enormous contribution to the Path of the Horse.
We welcome the support on the ground from out volunteers so very much. Please contact us if you can help.
Oz
Oz is our welcoming Committee in his own right. He loves people and will always welcome you with a wagging tail, enthusiasm and kindness.
He has been a comfort to so many people here and tends to know when you need a bit of Kelpie love.
Dogs are amazing beings and we welcome dogs here at The Path of the Horse with two large dog runs for those that would like to bring their K9 companions or Assistance Dogs with them.
Oz is our welcoming Committee in his own right. He loves people and will always welcome you with a wagging tail, enthusiasm and kindness.
He has been a comfort to so many people here and tends to know when you need a bit of Kelpie love.
Dogs are amazing beings and we welcome dogs here at The Path of the Horse with two large dog runs for those that would like to bring their K9 companions or Assistance Dogs with them.