Nature-based occupational therapy, guided by connection.
Supporting children, teens, and adults to grow through meaningful, grounded experiences across the Gold Coast.
The Soulway Difference
At Soulway Therapy, we provide occupational therapy guided by nature and empowered by horses. We create supportive, meaningful experiences that help individuals build confidence, develop everyday skills, and strengthen wellbeing.Our approach is grounded in choice, respect, and connection, ensuring therapy feels safe, engaging, and personalised.
Based in Willow Vale, Gold Coast, we work with children, teens, and adults in nature-rich settings that encourage growth, calm, and confidence.
What we offer
Therapy sessions are delivered outdoors, with horses, or in nature-based settings, depending on each individual’s goals and preferences.
Equine-Assisted Therapy
Hands-on sessions with horses to build confidence, emotional regulation, and connection.
Nature-Based Occupational Therapy
Outdoor and garden therapy activities that support independence, sensory regulation, and wellbeing.
Skill Building & Daily Living Support
Personalised sessions to strengthen self-care, routines, and independence in everyday life
Social & Emotional Development
Therapeutic activities designed to improve communication, resilience, and emotional awareness.
Emotional Regulation
Strategies and experiences that support children and young people to recognise, understand, and manage their emotions in safe, practical ways.
Parent & Family Support
Guidance, resources, and strategies to support families in creating calm and connected home routines.
Programs Available
Nature-Based Occupational Therapy Program
Our Nature-Based Occupational Therapy Program is offered as an ongoing therapy option, allowing flexibility and continuity to support progress at each individual’s pace. Sessions are tailored to current goals, adapting as skills develop and needs evolve over time.
Who it’s for: Children aged 6 and above, adolescents or adults with sensory, emotional, or motor challenges.
What it involves:
Outdoor activities designed to improve motor coordination, balance, and sensory processing
Goal-driven exercises to practice daily routines, self-care, and life skills
Sensory and emotional regulation activities in a natural environment
Opportunities for reflection and skill reinforcement in a calm, supportive setting
Outcome: Improved confidence, independence, and functional skills through connection with nature
Equine-Assisted Occupational Therapy Program
Our Equine-Assisted Occupational Therapy is offered as an ongoing therapy option, providing a calm and supportive environment for participants to develop emotional regulation, confidence, sensory processing skills, and independent living skills. Sessions are tailored to individual goals and evolve over time as strengths grow and needs change.
Who it’s for: Children aged 6 and above, adolescents and adults with emotional, sensory, or social challenges
What it involves:
Groundwork with horses to build emotional regulation, confidence, and social skills
Structured tasks integrated with equine interaction to promote focus and motivation
Outdoor and sensory-based activities to complement therapy goals
Reflection and reinforcement of skills learned during sessions
Outcome: Enhanced emotional awareness, self-regulation, and everyday functional skills through guided interaction with horses
Contact Us
We welcome enquiries from families, coordinators, and professionals. We’ll respond within 1–2 business days.
Soulway Therapy welcomes self-managed, plan-managed, and private funded individuals and families.