Julia McMillan

Julia's love and respect for horses has evolved over decades. She knows that horses offer so much more than riding: acceptance, awareness, and a unique relationship from which people can build a sense of safety, trust and connection.

Rebecca

With decades of experience, Rebecca offers trauma therapy for people who have experienced:

• childhood trauma

• domestic/family violence

• alcohol/drug misuse

• gender issues

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Rebecca also offers services for members of the veteran and first responder community.

Sarah 

Sarah keeps our horses and ponies safe and well - in their paddocks and during some of our equine-based sessions.

Sarah is also available for support work, including transport. 

Ashleigh

Ashleigh specialises in working with children and young people.

Her trauma-informed, strengths-based approach provides opportunities for children and young people to develop skills and navigate their lives more easefully.  

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Sarah Pozzebon

Sarah loves combining her OT skills with her equine and canine knowledge to offer a unique OT service to children, young people and adults. She is also available for NDIS functional capacity assessments. 

Mo

Mo spent a decade working as a Ranger Coordinator with Aboriginal groups in the remote parts of Australia’s Western Desert, and is now offering sessions with our other Team members to people of all ages who would like to learn basic skills such as fixing and maintaining pushbikes, woodwork, bushcraft etc. These sessions also include opportunities for people to increase their ability to recognise and regulate emotions, develop fine and gross motor skills, and increase their problem-solving skills.

Joy

Joy is passionate about helping young people find their voice, build confidence and develop communication skills through fun, engaging and play-based therapy.

She offers support with:

• Speech and language development

• Literacy skills

• Social communication

• Confidence in communicating with others

Joy also speaks English, Bahasa Melayu and Tamil.

Glynn

Glynn, a counsellor currently completing a double degree in Psychological Science and Counselling, builds strong therapeutic connections through shared interests like sci-fi and board games. He offers equine and canine-assisted sessions and is available on Saturdays at Yankalilla and Willunga for Counselling and Psychology (L2 Therapy Assistant) sessions.

Hellie

Hellie is a warm, creative psychotherapist supporting people through challenges like grief, trauma, or life transitions. Her sessions are tailored and may include talking, art, mindfulness, or time in nature. Hellie offers a space where you feel truly heard and supported, helping you find moments of light even in difficult times. She holds a Bachelor of Counselling and Psychotherapy and a Diploma in Art Therapy.

New  Occupational Therapist

Our new OT has over a decade of experience working with children and young people. She is looking forward to joining the HitH team in November 2026. Please feel free to contact us to reserve a session for your child!

Shaun

Shaun brings a calm, friendly and down-to-earth approach to his role as a Mentor and Support Worker at Heard in the Herd. With a passion for mechanics, carpentry and hands-on projects, Shaun enjoys helping people of all ages build confidence, independence and practical life skills through activities that spark their interests. Whether working on a motorbike, building something from scratch, learning self-defence skills or simply having a chat while getting a job done, Shaun creates a relaxed, encouraging environment where participants can learn, connect and experience a genuine sense of achievement.

Cate Foskett

Cate brings a unique perspective to her counselling practice, shaped by a successful career as an international opera singer and vineyard manager. 

With a Master of Counselling, Cate has a particular interest in grief and loss, rural mental health, life transitions and peak performance. 

​Cate’s approach is warm, thoughtful and person-centred, creating space for people to feel heard, supported and able to explore what matters most to them.