Koelle Simpson
Koelle Simpson is a leading voice in equine-assisted therapy, recognized for advancing the field through innovative, trauma-informed practice. Working alongside horses, she helps individuals and teams build emotional intelligence, presence, and trust. Her experiential approach demonstrates how nonverbal connection and awareness can catalyze healing, leadership growth, and lasting personal transformation.
Horse Whisperer
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EQ Catalyst
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Somatic Healer
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Horse Whisperer • EQ Catalyst • Somatic Healer •
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For more than two decades, Koelle has supported individuals, organizations, and animals in deep transformation, healing, and reconnection to their authentic expression. As a life coach, spiritual mentor, and horse whisperer, she guides people through experiences that draw on the wisdom of nature, somatic intelligence, and the unspoken truths reflected by animals—especially horses.
Koelle’s path began in early childhood, shaped by trauma and steadied by the quiet presence of horses. Their nonverbal sensitivity offered a mentorship that helped her heal and ultimately led her to formal apprenticeships—first with an internationally recognized equine trainer, and later in a four-year coaching program integrating neuroscience, psychology, and intuitive listening.
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In 2006, she founded the Koelle Institute for Equus Coaching®, which has since grown into a global community of certified coaches. Today the institute is led by one of her longtime instructors, and she remains grateful to witness its continued evolution.
Her current work focuses on direct client engagement and facilitating nature-based retreats across the US, South Africa, Europe, the UAE, and beyond. Her approach is grounded in advanced training in Somatic Experiencing® (SEP), DARe Attachment Therapy, and psychedelic-assisted therapy. She also serves as faculty with Elemental Psychedelics and holds a degree in psychology from Naropa University.
Noelle has shared this work through TEDx, O Magazine, the OWN Network, and international media. She is currently completing a memoir being adapted into a feature film with filmmaker Erahm Christopher—an invitation to transform trauma into resilience and reimagine our collective relationship with emotional wellbeing.
Speaking Topics
Resilience
Health & Wellness
Overcoming Obstacles
Nature
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Presentations
Horse Wisdom: Healing Trauma Though Nature
Renowned horse whisperer and life coach Koelle Simpson draws wisdom from a deep partnership with horses and nature to impact leaders and organizations throughout South Africa, Europe, the UAE, Canada, and the US. Having apprenticed with renowned horse trainer Monty Roberts and O Magazine’s life coach Dr. Martha Beck, she leads transformative sessions and retreats that restore trust, resilience, growth, and authentic leadership.
“Animals taught me how to be wholeheartedly myself and trust that it was enough.”
– Koelle Simpson