About us
Be Centred was founded by our Director and Head of Services, Cathy Hadley. Cathy qualified as a counsellor and psychotherapist in 2016 and is a Registered Member of the BACP (number). She also has over 30 years experience of living with and caring for horses. After leaving a career in the education sector Cathy wanted to create something that bridged a gap she had become acutely aware of in mental health services: an affordable and bespoke service to overcame the barriers that many people have in going to therapy. Having experienced her own mental health battles Cathy knew the healing power that horses have and wanted to be able to share this with other people.
After initially carrying out a pilot scheme funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, Be Centred put down roots in it’s own private and peaceful yard, based in Claverdon, Warwickshire. As the need for the service grew so did the herd of horses and the people involved in the project. We now have a thriving community of horses, other animals and people of all ages from all over the West Midlands who come to work with us for a range of reasons, from anxiety and stress, to depression, family and communication difficulties, Autism, ADHD...to name a few. Be Centred works with doctors, social prescribers, social workers, other therapy and community centres, schools and other educational providers to ensure that everyone in our community knows about the work and services we offer.
Mission Statement –
We will provide individually tailored and affordable equine facilitated psychotherapy and nature counselling to everyone who wants to be involved. We will build a supportive community where everyone feels safe and has a sense of belonging.
Values –
Horses first
Person centred
No judgement
Community
Communication
Safe
Inclusive
