- ACT techniques
- CBT strategies
- Equine assisted work
About L'hibou
L'hibou Hornung is an ACA counsellor in Australia with nine years of professional experience. She works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem and confidence. She also lists a special interest in guilt and shame among other concerns.
Hornung draws on several practical therapies to support people working through difficult feelings. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking and try different behaviours. Client-Centred Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy appear in her approach to help people slow down and ground themselves in the moment.
She also practices Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and uses time with horses as a way for some clients to rebuild trust and connection. Sessions that include animals are presented as an additional pathway, not a requirement, and she discusses how this might fit each person's preferences.
In sessions she focuses on clear conversation and straightforward goals. She listens for what matters most to the person and then works on steps that can be practised outside the session. That can include short exercises, behaviour experiments, and building skills to manage panic or overwhelming emotion.
Her work is described in practical terms: naming unhelpful thinking, learning small shifts in behaviour, and practising coping moves that fit everyday life. People who feel stuck with guilt or shame may find this direct, skills-based style useful to explore what they are carrying and how to respond differently.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice their thoughts and choose actions that match their values rather than getting stuck in self-judgement. It can be useful for people carrying guilt or shame who want to shift how they respond to those feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thinking patterns and testing different behaviours to reduce unhelpful cycles. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and panic symptoms. Client-Centred Therapy concentrates on clear, respectful conversation and helping people feel understood while they consider change.Choosing the right approach is part of the work itself. She treats that choice as collaborative, asking about a person’s goals, what has helped before, and what feels doable in day-to-day life. Together they pick methods and small steps to try, then review what helps and what needs adjusting.
The biography does not specify session formats here, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family commitments, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. If a person is curious about Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, that element is discussed separately so people can decide if it suits their needs alongside talking-based approaches.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression, and also lists guilt and shame among her focus areas.
How would she approach guilt and shame?
She uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking and experiment with different behaviours.
What is her background and experience?
She has nine years of professional experience working in Australia and brings practical therapy methods and equine-assisted work into her practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
Her credential is ACA and she practises in Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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