Fam Charko
Equine & Nature Assisted Therapist and Registered Counsellor
Fam (She/Her) is a registered Counsellor and qualified Equine & Nature Assisted Therapist, certified by the Equine & Animal Assisted Psychotherapy Institute in 2019.
Holding a Master of Science degree in Biology, she deeply understands the connection between human health and nature, and helps clients step into this connection to develop better mental health and well-being.
Fam works in a client-centred, culturally sensitive, inclusive, neuro-affirming and trauma-informed way. She is experienced with a wide variety of clients, including those with various mental health challenges, anxiety and depression, addiction, neurodivergence, disadvantaged backgrounds, learning difficulties and trauma survivors. Fam has a special passion for working with clients from the LGBTIAQ+ community.
Her therapeutic approach is one of compassion, deep listening, grounded presence, empathy, and making her clients feel truly seen. She believes people heal in relationship, and animals support this process in a unique, non-judgemental way. The experiential connection with animals and nature she facilitates in her sessions may especially suit those who don’t do well in traditional room-based therapy settings.
Work with Fam on goals like building self-esteem and confidence, awareness of self and others, emotional literacy and development, emotional regulation, grief, boundaries, leadership development, self-development and personal growth, problem solving, connecting with nature and various other goals.
Fam speaks English and Dutch.
Client Groups
- Adults
- Adolescents
- Young Adults
- LGBTIAQ+ community
Therapy Specialties
- Equine & Animal Assisted Therapy
- Nature Assisted Therapy
- Walk & Talk Counselling
- General Counselling
Service Specialties
- Autism Spectrum support
- ADHD support
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Anxiety, anger and other emotional regulation challenges
- Grief
- Social & communication skills building
- Self-development and awareness of others
- Nature connection & exploration