Leisa is the business owner of Perth Equine & Art Therapy. Leisa is a registered mental health nurse and has worked in the mental health profession for 38 years in the private and government sector with adults, adolescents and children. Leisa has been employed as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in a government outreach team for children with complex presentations. Intervention included child assessments, liaising with the child's school and supporting parents to better understand their child's psychological, social and emotional needs. Leisa has successfully worked with children with anxiety, anger issues, complex trauma, learning difficulties and high functioning autism. Leisa practices The Equine Psychotherapy Institute (EPI) Model.

Tal is a registered counsellor with PACFA, having completed a Criminology and Psychology degree and Masters of Counselling at Murdoch University. Tal has previous experience working in the home setting with families who have children with autism and/or challenging behaviours. Tal enjoys working with a diverse range of clients and at Perth Equine & Art Therapy offers a person-centred approach to her clients. Tal has previously worked as a professional rider in Germany and outside of work, spends a lot of her time with her own horses, frequently competing in showjumping.

Sophie has a Diploma of Education (Primary) and is a skilled horsewoman with over 20 years experience owning and riding horses with 10 of those years dedicated to competing in the fields of show jumping and eventing. Sophie has worked at Perth Equine & Art Therapy since its inception supporting children with autism and anxiety and giving them a strong foundation in safety around horses, horse care and horsemanship.  Sophie provides the care and training for our special herd of calm horses and has years of experience in facilitating an introduction to riding for our primary aged clients who enrol in her sessions.

Claire is a registered Mental Health Nurse, Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor. She holds a Masters of Mental Health (Art Therapy) from the University of Queensland.
Claire has over 18 years experience as a mental health nurse within government and non-government clinical settings in the UK and Australia. She is a clinical nurse specialist within child and adolescent mental health working predominantly with complex trauma.

Claire has 10 years experience working as a psychotherapist and art therapist with individuals of all ages. She has worked in a variety of settings including government, non-government, education and the health and wellness sector.
Claire is also a trained yoga and mindfulness meditation teacher.