“We don't heal in isolation, but in community.”
― S. Kelley Harrell
At The Therapy Pod, we cultivate a vibrant community where independent therapists come together in a shared space, offering a wide range of therapeutic approaches. With decades of combined experience, we have built a supportive, collaborative environment dedicated to fostering sustainable well-being. Below, you’ll find more about the incredible humans and the businesses they operate from The Therapy Pod.
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"I know there is strength in the differences between us. I know there is comfort, where we overlap."
- Ani DiFranco
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Neisha Cass is a highly skilled Equine Assisted Therapist, Counsellor, and Psychotherapist committed to guiding individuals on their journey of personal growth and healing. Drawing from her own experiences with C-PTSD, fatigue, neurodiversity, and burnout, Neisha's passion for helping others has led her to explore therapeutic modalities beyond traditional talk therapy.
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With a deep understanding of the power of expressive therapies and somatic counseling, Neisha integrates these approaches with nature and Animal/Equine Assisted Therapy to offer a unique and holistic path to healing. She believes in the profound impact of creativity, expression, and awareness of our internal body states on living an authentic life.
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Neisha creates a warm and safe space for her clients to share their stories and embark on a journey of self-discovery and acceptance. Through her guidance, clients build self-confidence, gain awareness, rediscover their strengths, and work towards self led positive change in all aspects of their lives.
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Utilising person-centered, evidence-based practices, Neisha empowers and affirms her clients. She incorporates Internal Family Systems, Expressive Therapies, and Neuro Affirming techniques, providing a nurturing, non-directive environment where stories and experiences are held gently. In this space, each person is made to feel welcome, whole, and valued.
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Please be aware that while Neisha engages with the horses, her approach to Equine Assisted Therapy does not center around teaching natural horsemanship or horseback riding. In her methodology, the horses are not utilised as active participants; rather, they contribute to the therapeutic environment, playing a valuable role without the necessity of haltering and leading them around. During our therapy sessions, the horses are free to interact naturally. It is crucial to avoid coercing the horses into participating; they have the autonomy to move towards or away based on their individual needs. This aligns with the same consideration and safety extended to her clients.
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My psychotherapy career began at Lifeline as a volunteer 2003. I enjoyed counselling so much I trained as a facilitator and later a supervisor. At the time Lifeline offered their volunteers many short courses in therapeutic modalities such as NLP, Art therapy, Focusing and EFT Tapping. I did every course I could and also studied my Diploma in Community Welfare Work/Counselling.
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In addition to traditional study, I completed courses in Reiki (Reiki Master) and Meditation.
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In 2008 I suddenly started having anxiety and panic attacks. I couldn’t eat. I could barely swallow and I lost a great deal of weight. I was overwhelmed by everything. This experience forced me to stop and focus on getting myself well. I had spent so long learning how to help others. This was the time to put all my learning into practice, to help myself. I journaled, I did art therapy, Reiki and had therapy. I was diagnosed with PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
It took a good 2 years before I could eating normally again. I found, through those years, a great deal of support came from my family, friends and animals - my dogs and my horses especially. I spent many hours just sitting with them, and receiving their unconditional love.
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This experience has taught me the importance of self care, boundaries and giving ourselves time and space. Discovering and developing resources, support and a holistic approach with a somatic (body based) focus is worked for me.
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I went on to complete a Bachelor of Counselling and Masters in Gestalt Therapy.
I have also completed training in
- Family Constellation Therapy
- Trauma Informed Sandplay Therapy and Symbol Work
- Equine Assisted Psychotherapy/Mental Health.
I volunteer for a charity Broken to Brilliant - supporting Domestic Violence Survivors.
