Meet The Team
Who We Are
We are a team of educators, allied health professionals, and social workers who help caregivers of young people facing emotional and social challenges engage positively with their world.
All team members must have AAT certification and relevant qualifications in education, allied health, or social work. Our therapy dog handlers and therapy dogs undergo rigorous training to ensure they can effectively support students’ mental health and learning needs.
Meet the team: Our animal-assisted therapy experts
Our highly experienced and qualified animal-assisted therapy experts offer understanding and compassionate guidance. Through our comprehensive approach, we create supportive environments that empower caregivers and young people to thrive.
Admin Team
Sarah
CEO & Founder
Louise
Operations Manager
Alison
Head of People and Culture
Mentor Team
Our therapy dog handlers (mentors) are certified professionals with qualifications in education, allied health, or social work. Each handler owns a dog over twelve months old and has experience working with a range of young clients. They are trained to provide mental health support for students through dog-assisted learning.
Sam
Sarah C
Alex
Kendall
Mini
Daniel
Sherice
Judy
Melissa
Juliet
Alissa
Sarah S
Sharon
Therapy Dog Team
Our therapy dogs are carefully selected and trained to support students’ emotional and social development. They play a crucial role in our educational programs with therapy dogs, helping students manage anxiety, improve social skills, and enhance overall well-being.
River
Ness
Jett & Ollie
Ollie
Bambi
Ziggy
Billy & Charlie
Marle
Neo
Victor
Bubbles
Jonesy
George
Ned
Boofred
Fern
Oscar
Reef
Mr Rufus
Our Values have H.E.A.R.T
Helpful: Advocating for our clients is at the core of our approach; we fearlessly speak up on their behalf.
Empathy: Our interactions are characterised by genuine kindness as we strive to create a world where compassion prevails.
Adaptable: We adapt seamlessly to our client’s changing circumstances, ensuring their needs remain our priority.
Reliable: When we make a promise, we follow through without compromise.
Trustworthy: Our commitment to doing what is right is ingrained in everything we do.
Learn more about our
Dog-Assisted Therapy Programs
Interactions with our therapy dogs and mentors have radically transformed our young clients. Our therapy dogs and mentors serve as catalysts for growth, learning, and emotional resilience, enabling individuals to thrive in their cognitive and emotional journeys.
Our programs focus on three key areas: emotional well-being, social skills development and academic support.
Find out more about each of our programs here:
