Counselling, Psychotherapy & Equine Assisted Psychotherapy:
I offer Counselling services for Individuals and Couples, and Equine Assisted Therapy
in Stirling.
About Quiet Kin Counselling
My Approach
At Quiet Kin Counselling, my mission is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for emotional growth through our counselling services. I believe in the transformative power of connection, both with ourselves and our equine partners, as a form of psychotherapy.
Personal Therapy and Couples Counselling
Quiet Kin Counselling offers more than just equine assisted work; I provide comprehensive counselling services that include Individual and Couples therapy in person in Stirling, as well as online therapy. This approach fosters emotional growth and supports effective psychotherapy.
Meet the Team
I am Arlene, and at Quiet Kin, I offer a gentle, grounded approach to therapy through my counselling services. My counselling work is rooted in Transactional Analysis (TA), a framework that helps us understand how our past experiences shape our patterns, behaviours, and the way we relate to others. With this self-awareness, meaningful and lasting change becomes possible, fostering emotional growth.
My couples work is informed by the Couples Institute Developmental Model. This approach helps couples understand how early experiences shape the patterns they bring into their relationship. It closely aligns with my Transactional Analysis background and is particularly effective with neurodivergence, where differences in communication, sensory needs, and emotional processing can sometimes lead to misunderstanding. Together, we gently explore these differences, supporting clearer communication, greater understanding, and a stronger sense of connection.
Alongside TA, I hold a Diploma in Equine Facilitated Learning and Development. This unique method supports mental and emotional well-being through connection with horses, drawing on their calm presence, intuitive responses, and natural ability to reflect on what we are carrying.
I provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgemental space where we can explore the challenges you bring to therapy at a pace that feels right for you. My lived experience of personal therapy, late diagnosed neurodivergence, and a lifetime spent with horses and the healing they offer deeply shapes the way I understand the work of psychotherapy.
My aim is to support you in finding calm in connection—with yourself, your partner, and with the world around you.
Khal
Khal is a gentle Traditional Cob with a sweet but sensitive soul, embodying the essence of emotional growth in our counselling services. He brings a quiet strength to our sessions, offering calm companionship and heartfelt presence. Sensitive to the unspoken, Khal helps clients feel seen, grounded, and safe, which is essential in psychotherapy. He reminds us daily of the healing power of connection.
Harley
Harley is the smallest member of the team; he is a 16-year-old Shetland pony with a big personality. What he lacks in stature, he more than makes up for in spirit. Full of curiosity and playfulness, Harley brings a spark of joy to our counselling services, inviting us to reconnect with spontaneity, play, and authentic emotion. Through his presence, he reminds us that emotional growth and healing can be light-hearted too, even in the context of psychotherapy.
Finn
Finn is our young Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen, a breed affectionately referred to as the "happy dog" due to his joyful nature. Finn adores people and is currently training to become a therapy dog, aiming to support clients in counselling services on their journey by offering calm, comfort, and connection. Dogs in therapy can provide emotional comfort, aid in reducing anxiety, and foster emotional growth by helping clients build trust and connection. We are hopeful that Finn will be ready to assist clients in psychotherapy in the near future.
Ted
Ted is Khals full brother, and we are excited to welcome him to the team very soon, as we believe his presence will enhance our counselling services and contribute to the emotional growth of our clients through psychotherapy.