MAKING CHANGE POSSIBLE

Rider Wellbeing

Private, evidence-based therapy supporting life’s challenges, with a grounded understanding of equestrian life.

THERAPY for equestrians

Life doesn’t pause because you’re a rider. Responsibilities, relationships, work, health and emotional challenges continue alongside the demands of caring for horses and maintaining a busy, physically and emotionally demanding lifestyle.

I offer private, evidence-based therapy for navigating life’s challenges, with the added reassurance of working with someone who understands the commitments, pressures and identity that often come with being a rider or horse owner.

As a qualified Integrative Psychotherapist, I offer a safe, supportive space where evidence-based approaches meet genuine compassion. My therapy practice draws from proven psychological methods, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy (CBH) to help you create meaningful change that lasts.

Lucy Mundy

MSc, BSc (Hons) Psychology, HDipCBH, DipSMRB, GMBPsS, MNICP (reg)

Imagine living your life with greater ease and confidence.

Picture yourself waking up each morning with a sense of calm and possibility. The weight of stress or anxiety no longer holds you back. Sleep comes more easily, and you wake refreshed. Imagine making decisions based on what you truly want, rather than what your fears allow. Having difficult conversations with more confidence, and setting boundaries without guilt. Finally, pursuing opportunities that once seemed out of reach.

This isn’t just wishful thinking. It’s what becomes possible through dedicated therapeutic work. My clients regularly transform from feeling overwhelmed and restricted to experiencing a sense of clarity and freedom in their lives.

Therapy isn’t just about reducing symptoms; it’s about expanding possibilities. It’s about rediscovering parts of yourself that have been overshadowed by stress, pain, or worry and building the resilience to navigate life’s challenges with confidence.

What would you do differently if you weren’t held back? How would your relationships, work, and daily experiences change?

This is the transformation we’ll work toward together.

it's time to do things differently

Many clients come to me feeling they've tried everything.

You may have read the self-help books, downloaded the meditation apps, and followed the advice of well-meaning friends. Yet they still face the same challenges and are stuck in repeating patterns. If you are experiencing:

Persistent anxiety or worry that interferes with daily life
Physical symptoms of stress that won’t go away
Difficulty sleeping despite being exhausted
Chronic pain that affects your quality of life
Feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you
Struggling to find balance and purpose

Then it’s time for change. The difference with therapy is personalised guidance, evidence-based techniques, and ongoing support that create lasting change rather than temporary relief.

Your experience is unique, therapy should be too.

As a rider or horse owner, your well-being can easily slip down the priority list. Between caring for your horse, riding or competing, managing work, family and everyday responsibilities, life can feel like a constant balancing act. It’s common to just keep going, often without stopping to check in with how you’re really doing.

Over time, this busy, responsibility-heavy lifestyle can leave little space to reflect, process emotions or ask for support. Therapy offers a place where you can pause, focus on yourself, and explore what you need, without judgment or pressure.

My approach is active, practical, and focused on creating meaningful change in the present. Together, we work at your pace, where you can develop the understanding and tools to support you in ways that fit your life, values and responsibilities.

I aim to provide a space where you feel truly seen, heard, and valued. Whether you’re seeking support during a difficult period, need greater balance and resilience, or want to understand yourself more deeply, therapy offers a space that respects both you and the practical realities of your lifestyle.

what you can expect an immersive journey of reflection, support and understanding.

Therapy sessions are calm, collaborative and always led by what feels most important to you. There is no pressure to talk about anything before you’re ready, and no expectation to have clear answers or goals from the outset.

We begin by getting to know what brings you to therapy and what support might be most helpful. As we work together, sessions involve reflection, gentle exploration, practical tools and developing new ways of relating to thoughts and emotions, always guided by your needs and comfort.

This is a confidential, professional space designed to support your wellbeing, not to judge, fix or rush change.

How I can support you

People come to therapy for many different reasons, and often for more than one at the same time. You don’t need to fit into a particular category to benefit from therapy; however, these are just some of the areas I commonly support.

anxiety + worry

Support for ongoing anxiety, excessive worry, racing thoughts or feeling constantly on edge. Therapy can help you understand anxiety so you can develop steadier ways of coping and regulating your emotions and find greater calm in everyday life.

Stress + resilience

For those feeling overwhelmed, stretched too thin or emotionally exhausted. This work focuses on recognising stress patterns, supporting nervous system regulation, and developing more sustainable ways to cope within busy, responsibility-heavy lives.

health + chronic pain

Support for the emotional impact of health challenges, ongoing pain, fatigue or sleep difficulties. Therapy can help you explore the relationship between physical and emotional wellbeing, develop supportive coping strategies, and improve quality of life alongside long-term conditions.

confidence + assertiveness

Working with low confidence, self-doubt, people-pleasing or difficulty expressing needs and boundaries. Therapy supports healthier self-trust, clearer communication, assertiveness and confidence in decision-making and everyday interactions.

your mind works app

SUPPORT reimagined

Your session ends, but your mind keeps working. The insights, the breakthroughs, the moments of clarity don’t pause until your next session.

Traditionally, therapy can leave you navigating between sessions with nothing but good intentions. I created the Your Mind Works app to provide you with personalised support and resources easily accessible whenever you need.

Personalised Client Space - Your private area with resources and exercises curated specifically tailored for your treatment goals.
Custom Audio Library - Your personalised self-hypnosis and mindfulness audios easily accessed from your device.
Progress Tracking - Visualise your therapeutic journey and achievements.
Scheduling + Notifications - Gentle reminders for scheduled activities and therapeutic exercises. Set your own reminders or follow guided practices.
Guided Journal - Benefit from journaling prompts designed to deepen insights and track progress.
Mindfulness & Relaxation Collection - Extensive library of guided mindfulness exercises, meditations and breathing techniques.
Seamless Communication - Share journal entries, exercises or practice results with me before sessions to make our time even more effective.

Your Mind Works is available for Apple and Android, or can be easily accessed on your desktop browser and even on your TV.

When your mind works with you instead of against you, everything changes.

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Work with Me

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Your Journey to Wellbeing

book a free consultation

You’re welcome to book a free initial consultation to ask questions, explore what brings you to therapy, and decide whether working together feels like a good fit. There’s no obligation to continue.

in-depth treatment plan

We begin with a comprehensive assessment session, exploring your current challenges, relevant history and what you’d like support with. This longer 90-minute session allows us to build a clear understanding of your situation and agree on a personalised plan for our work together.

your sessions

Sessions usually take place weekly to begin, usually 4-8 sessions, depending on your needs. Each session builds on previous work, gently implementing and refining strategies to support your goals and create steady progress over time.

ongoing support

You’ll have access to personalised resources, exercises and optional check-ins through the Your Mind Works app, supporting your progress between sessions and helping integrate our work into your everyday life.

a transformative therapeutic experience

Online therapy: professional support from anywhere

Online sessions allow you to access our sessions from the comfort of your own space. Meeting via Zoom video call and connecting through my Your Mind Works app, I provide a fully confidential therapeutic experience that offers flexible, accessible support wherever you’re based.

The benefits of online therapy

Access from anywhere – Join me from home, work, or while travelling.
Enhanced privacy and comfort – No waiting rooms or concerns about running into someone you know.
Seamless integration with your digital access to therapeutic tools through the exclusive Your Mind Works client space.
Reduced travel time means less stress and more energy for your session.
Scientifically proven to be as effective as in-person therapy.
Flexible scheduling options that work with your busy life.

For local clients, I also offer in-person appointments when preferred. Conveniently located between Tamworth and Ashby-de-la-Zouch.

frequently asked questions

Is this therapy focused on riding?

Rider Wellbeing is for general life concerns. An understanding of riding and horse ownership means you don’t need to explain or justify the practical and emotional realities of your equestrian lifestyle. Riding does not need to be the focus of our work unless you want it to be, and we can also work on riding confidence and performance alongside if this is something that is supportive to you.

What can I bring to therapy?

You can bring anything that feels important to you. This might include anxiety, stress, low mood, burnout, relationship difficulties, health concerns, life transitions, loss, or simply feeling overwhelmed or stuck. You may just have a sense that something isn’t quite right or that things could feel better. We can explore this together.

How many sessions will I need?

The duration of therapy varies depending on your specific goals and the complexity of your situation. Many clients see significant improvements within 4-6 sessions. For more complex or longstanding issues, further sessions may be recommended. We’ll discuss timeline expectations during your initial assessment and regularly review your goals and progress.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Research consistently shows that online therapy is just as effective as in-person therapy for most conditions. For some clients, the comfort of their own environment actually enhances the therapeutic experience. The addition of the Your Mind Works app provides continuous support between sessions, which many clients find also accelerates their progress.

What happens in our first session?

The initial assessment is comprehensive but conversational. We’ll discuss what brings you to therapy, relevant background information, and your goals. I’ll ask questions to understand your unique situation, and you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions about my approach. There’s no pressure to share more than feels comfortable, and we’ll focus on helping you feel at ease and supported. By the end, we’ll have a clearer direction for our work together and initial recommendations.

How is your approach different from other therapists?

My integrated approach combines evidence-based methods with personalised application, focusing on both understanding patterns and creating practical change. The addition of the Your Mind Works app provides continuous support between sessions, which significantly enhances the therapeutic process and helps create lasting change more efficiently than traditional weekly therapy alone.

Is what we discuss confidential?

Yes. Therapy is confidential, with a few standard legal and ethical exceptions which will be explained clearly at the outset. Your privacy and safety are taken seriously.

Kind Words

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I have definitely achieved what I wanted to achieve, and I feel much calmer. I've noticed as well that I am much less stressed with a difference in my ability to relax and to be less and less worried about things. I have found therapy so helpful. I think all the different aspects and working step-by-step to get a solution have just helped massively. The personalisation was what really resonated, and the audios are just brilliant, because it's working! The biggest change for me is having the courage to be more assertive. Also, clearing my mind, getting clarity on my thoughts and relaxation exercises have all been hugely beneficial too. I felt really supported thoughout and you explained everything really thoroughly and really clearly. I've always felt very relaxed, comfortable and confident. Safe in your hands. Thank you. It has been amazing. I would absolutely recommend Lucy.

Lucy is very knowledgeable, but she is also very calming and super friendly which helps you to feel at ease. Along with Lucy’s guidance and advice it’s given me more confidence and the clarity I needed on how to move forward with my business and also personally. Thank you so much. If you are thinking of working with Lucy you won’t be disappointed.

I’ve made a lot of changes, making more time for myself and sleeping better. I felt really supported throughout and looked forward to each of our sessions. It was a really good experience, I feel I’ve achieved what I wanted to do, still lots to do and manage in life, but I have lots of ways now that I can help myself more, which is great.

I wasn't sure hypnotherapy would make such a difference, but Lucy made me feel at ease and explained everything simply so I understood. It was interesting how your mind and body work together, and I felt things could finally get better. Learning about how chronic pain works was really helpful. I'd been afraid to move because I always thought it would make things worse, even though my doctor told me to move more. I wish he had explained it properly back then, just knowing it was okay more helped no end. The breathing exercises and relaxation helped a lot, and hypnosis really does help with the pain. The pain hasn't gone, but it doesn't control me like it did anymore. I've got my little box of tricks now and pacing properly so I don’t get laid up for days at a time, and can spot thoughts happening that aren’t good and do something about them. Thank you for all your help.

Lucy Mundy

Your Therapist

integrative psychotherapist + coach

I’m Lucy Mundy, an Integrative Psychotherapist, Coach and Mindfulness Teacher with over 25 years of experience in psychology, coaching and therapeutic practice. I hold a Master’s degree in Psychology and am trained in evidence-based approaches, including CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and mindfulness-based therapies. I am a Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society and a Registered Member of the National Council of Integrative Psychotherapists (NCIP).

Alongside my professional training, I bring a lived understanding of equestrian life. As a rider and horse owner, I understand the practical, emotional and time-intensive realities that often sit alongside everyday life, and fully understand how easily personal wellbeing can be placed last. My therapy work offers calm, compassionate and professional support for general life concerns, grounded in psychological science and delivered with an understanding of the demands of caring for horses and maintaining a busy lifestyle.

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ready to explore YOUR NEXT STEPS

If you’re thinking about starting therapy and would like to explore whether this approach feels right for you, you’re welcome to book a free initial consultation. This is a chance to ask questions, talk through what’s been going on for you, and get a sense of whether working together would be a good fit.

There’s no pressure to commit, the call is simply an opportunity to see if therapy feels like the right next step for you.