What degree or qualification do I need to become an Animal/Equine Facilitated Therapist?

If you wish to practice Equine Facilitated/Assisted Therapy or Psychotherapy you must have an appropriate qualfication which supports the practice that you are proposing to provide and this needs to be an externally accredited or regulated Diploma at an appropriate academic level (minimum Level 4 as defined in England and Wales by Ofqual).

This level recognises the standards defined in the UK by the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care.

Similarly condtions exist if you wish to provide Equine Facilitated Occupational Therapy.

The Accredited Practitioner Register (PSA) provides a list of accredited and regulated qualifications which include those provided by Athena Herd Foundation.