About us.
Turn About Pegasus is a not-for-profit with charitable aims social enterprise founded in May 2004 by registered mental health specialist Tracie Faa-Thompson and equine expert Alison Porteous. Based in rural Northumberland, we are committed to providing therapeutic support that helps individuals, groups and families heal, grow, and connect.
Although Alison died in 2015, her passion for Equine Included Therapy (EIT) and dedication to nurturing well-being lives on in everything we do. Her legacy continues to inspire our mission, touching the lives of those we support, and guiding our commitment to creating meaningful change through compassionate, nature-based interventions.
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We remain committed to accessible high-quality services for all and operate a sliding scale of prices to ensure that no one is left out.
Our Philosophy
At Turn About Pegasus, our entire team - including humans, horses, and dogs - are all trained through positive reinforcement, ensuring kindness and respect guide every interaction. We believe in doing things with our animal partners, not to them. They always have the choice to participate in activities and the opportunity to bring their own ideas and personality into sessions, making them true collaborators in the therapeutic process.
While our human team members bring many years of experience, we do not operate from a place of rigid expertise. Instead, humility and openness to new possibilities shape everything we do. We learn from one another, from our animal partners, and from every interaction. This guiding philosophy helps us create a truly enriching and inclusive therapeutic environment where all voices
- whether human or animal - are valued and heard.
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Meet The Team (Humans)
Tracie
Faa-Thompson
Founder & Co-Director
A BAPT-registered play therapist and clinical hypnotherapist. Coming from a Scottish/Romany Traveller family, Tracie grew up surrounded by dogs and horses, shaping her lifelong connection to animals and her expertise in animal-assisted therapies. Her first career was dedicated to working with horses, which continues to influence her therapeutic approach.
Tracie uses eye movement integration and emotional freedom techniques to effectively address trauma. She is also an accomplished author of numerous peer-reviewed works on attachment, resilience, adoption, and animal-assisted therapies, blending her unique cultural roots with evidence-based practices for meaningful therapeutic outcomes.
Meet The Team (Animals)
Opportunities
If you’re interested in joining our team or volunteering your time, we’d love to hear from you! For job vacancies, simply click the button below to browse our Facebook page for recent announcements. If you'd like to volunteer, head over to our contact page and send us an expression of interest. We’re always looking for passionate individuals who share our values and want to make a difference.
Start Your Journey to Wellness
Ready to embark on a journey towards holistic well-being?
Contact us today to learn more about our services or to schedule a visit.