The Power of Equine Partnership

Faraway Farm is a place for the soul to breathe. By merging traditional therapy with the wisdom of horses and the serenity of the outdoors, I help you regulate your internal state. These interactions provide a unique mirror for your emotions, offering a path to tranquility that transcends standard conversation and connects you to the present moment.

Engaging with our animal partners fosters a sense of grounded confidence. As you find rhythm in the open air, your mind learns to quiet its anxieties and build new pathways for resilience. This sensory experience is designed to be gentle and restorative, allowing you to process your feelings in a peaceful, farm-based setting that feels like home.

A Path Built on Support

With two decades of service in Alberta, I have supported diverse individuals through their most vulnerable moments. My career has focused on crisis response and systemic family wellness, emphasizing that security is the foundation of growth. I am proud to offer specialized, heart-centered care to our rural communities.

Years of community engagement have taught me that resilience is already within you. My role is to foster an atmosphere of trust where your voice is the primary guide. Together, we will walk toward a more balanced life, utilizing a space that honors your authentic self through every challenge and breakthrough you encounter.

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I am honored to hear your story and explore how our natural, animal-assisted environment can help you thrive. Reach out today to start a conversation about your path forward in a place dedicated to your personal well-being.

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Meet Katy Shaw

Katy received her undergraduate degree from the University of Calgary in 2008 and has been working in the Human Services field since 2006. Supporting people with passion, humility and unwavering persistence to navigate life through many changes and chances. Providing the tools to cope, grow and explore the life clients desire led to obtaining her graduate degree from Yorville University in 2026.

Credentials and Accreditations:

MA in Counselling Psychology MACP - Yorkville University 2026
BA in Sociology - University of Calgary 2008
Animal-Assisted Therapy and Equine-Based Wellness Approaches
Gottman Therapy Certified - Level 1
Internal Family Systems - Informed
Member of the Association of Counselling Therapy of Alberta (#3306)
Member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
Equestrian Canada Registered Coach
Mental Health First Aid & St John's First Aid
Signs of Safety Advanced Training
Family Group Conferencing - Blue Quills University
Violent Threat Risk Assessment Levels 1 & 2
Forensic Interviewing
Ongoing education in trauma, attachment, somatics, and nervous system regulation

Training & Credentials

I believe in a flexible, holistic approach that honours your unique story. By integrating evidence-informed modalities and techniques, I tailor each session to meet your individual needs. Whether using Gottman methods for couples, attachment-based approaches for individuals, or Animal-Assisted, Child-Centred Therapy to support children through connection, play, and meaningful interactions with animals, the focus remains on creating a safe, compassionate space where growth, resilience, and meaningful progress can occur.

Specialized Support Areas:

Family Systems
Chidlren and Youth - Emotion Regulation and Resiliency
Childhood Trauma and adverse experiences
PTSD and Complex PTSD
Equine and Animal Assisted Therapy
Nature Based Therapy
Rural and Agriculture
High-conflict separation and co-parenting
Family reconcilation and estrangement
Family mediation
Couples therapy for realtionship building and healing