From Germany to New Zealand – A Journey of Transformation
Hi, I’m Britta – Your Guide to Comfort, Confidence & Connection, often also called “The Calming Coach” by clients.
Occupational Therapist, Hypnotherapist, Stress Relief Coach, and Rider Confidence Specialist
with 25+ years of experience in holistic therapy.
I’m originally from northern Germany and moved to New Zealand in 2015 to follow my heart
(and my Kiwi husband 😉). You can see me and my American Pain Horse “Sunny” in the pictures here.
As a lifelong rider and horsewoman, I understand how deeply connected our body, mind, and nervous system are when we work with horses. I also know first-hand how fear, tension, pain, overthinking, and stress can affect both rider confidence and the relationship with your horse.
After my own riding accident and recovery journey, I became passionate about helping riders feel calm, confident, balanced, and connected again — both in and out of the saddle.
My work combines:
nervous system regulation
hypnotherapy & mindset work
somatic movement & body awareness
stress relief & emotional support
Yoga and Breathwork
deep understanding of horse and rider dynamics
Alongside my professional background as an Occupational Therapist, I also spent many years working on a horse farm in Germany with breeding, young horses, training, showing, and daily horse care. Since 2011, I have also worked as a bodyworker for horses, specialising in Craniosacral Therapy and nervous system regulation.
I support riders who:
struggle with fear or confidence after accidents or setbacks
feel tense, stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected
experince pain or stiffness in their body
overthink while riding
want a calmer, more trusting partnership with their horse
My approach is gentle, practical, and tailored to you. Sessions are designed to help you feel safer in your body, calmer in your mind, and more able to enjoy riding again.
Because when the rider feels safe and balanced, the horse feels it too.
Training & Qualifications
Professional Background
Qualified Occupational Therapist (Germany) with 25+ years of experience supporting physical, emotional, and nervous system wellbeing
Rehabilitation Coach supporting people recovering after an accident
Holistic Mind-Body Coach specialising in pain relief, stress management, and confidence coaching for equestrians
Specialist Studies & Certification
Advanced Hypnotherapy Practitioner
Master Practitioner NLP
Clinical Somatic Exercise & movement instructor
Nervous System Regulation Coach
Stress Management
Mindfulness Practitioner
Yoga Instructor
Adnanced Behaviour Change for clinical practise
Rider Mind - Body Coaching
Equine Experience & Studies
Lifelong rider with personal understanding of rider fear, tension, overthinking, and confidence challenges
15 years working on a horse farm in Germany assisting with:
breeding & foaling
young horse handling & training support
showing & competition preparation
daily horse care and management
assisting vets and farriers
Experience assisting riders and horses at German & European Championships for American Paint Horses
Horse bodyworker since 2011 specialising in:
Craniosacral Therapy for horses
Nervous System Regulation practices
Ongoing studies in:
equine behaviour & stress responses
neuroscience and Polyvagal Theory in horses
pain signals and body awareness
relationship-based horsemanship and connection-first approaches
My Approach
I combine professional therapeutic training, practical horse experience, and a deep understanding of the horse-rider connection to help riders feel calm, comfortable , confident, and therefore more connected with their horses.