Welcome
Find Calm Through Connection
- Individual and Couples Counselling
- Psychotherapy
- Equine Assisted Psychotherapy.
About Quiet Kin Counselling
My Approach
At Quiet Kin Counselling , my mission is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for emotional healing. I believe in the transformative power of connection, both with ourselves and our equine partners.
Personal Therapy and Couples Counselling
Quiet Kin Counselling isn't only about Equine assisted work. For those who prefer a traditional therapeutic setting, I also offer Individual and Couples therapy in person, in Stirling, as well as online therapy.
Meet the Team
I am Arlene, and at Quiet Kin I offer a gentle, grounded approach to therapy. 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 .
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 fits closely with my Transactional Analysis background and works particularly well 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 offers a unique way of supporting 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 offer 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 of a lifetime spent with horses and the healing they offer - deeply shapes the way I hold and understand the work.
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. 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. He reminds us daily of the healing power of connection
Harley
Harely 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 the therapeutic space. He invites us to reconnect to spontaneity, play and authentic emotion, reminding us that healing can be light hearted too.
Finn
Finn is our young Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen, a breed known as the "happy dog" for his joyful nature.
Finn adores people and is currently is training to become a therapy dog, to support clients on their journey offering calm, comfort and connection.
Dogs in therapy can offer emotional comfort, help reduce anxiety, and support clients building trust and connection.
We hope Finn will be ready to work with clients in the future.
Ted
Ted is Khals full brother and we look forward to welcoming him to the team very soon.