Meet Our Dedicated Wellbeing Team

Lisa is the Wellbeing Lead at Higher Farm Wellbeing CICI and is passionate about helping people with their wellbeing using therapeutic responses and inspiring a love of learning with creative activities involving animals. She is a specialist in developing fun based learning and therapeutic programs to suit people of all ages and is leading the creative and unique development of the inspiring provision by Higher Farm Wellbeing CIC.

Ashleigh is committed to creating client-centred experiences at the wellbeing centre, empowering individuals to connect with animals for coregulating and self-regulating emotions through mindfulness and other therapeutic interventions. Ashleigh passionately builds on clients' existing skill sets and passions to enhance the wellbeing of children and adults fostering a nurturing and transformative environment for all.

Lisa has over thirty years experience in education and mental health. This has led to studying and effectively using strategies to positively support SEN and mental health difficulties. These include: animal assisted therapy and interventions training, educational kinesiology, vagus nerve and other somatic exercises and neuro-feedback. Having experience working with all ages, she tailors interventions to individuals needs. Using goal orientated coaching methods, clients feel inspired after sessions.

BEd hons, Dip Psychol, MA, GMBPsS

 Clare is a highly qualified craniosacral therapist specializing in trauma, displacement, and neurodiversity. In addition to craniosacral therapy, she offers a range of complementary therapies to support holistic healing. With a background in psychology and primary education, Clare has extensive experience working with neurodiverse children, providing tailored support to enhance their learning and well-being. Her experience teaching English as a second language has further refined her ability to communicate across diverse backgrounds and cultures. Drawing on this multidisciplinary expertise, Clare takes a compassionate and individualized approach, creating a safe and supportive environment for clients to access deep healing and self-discovery. 

  Ashleigh Douglas is an empathetic and adaptable dual-role Behavioural and Neurofeedback Therapist and Highly Specialist Clinical Physiologist. With a Bachelor's in Neurophysiology and an MSc in Psychology, Ashleigh's expertise spans neurophysiology, sleep, and respiratory science, as well as psychology. She has extensive experience in both NHS and private psychological services, working with adults and paediatric patients. Ashleigh has conducted psychological assessments, facilitated psychological therapeutic interventions, as well as provided clinics for neurological diagnostic needs, such as EEGs, evoked potentials (ERPs), sleep and nerve conduction studies. She is also a Dementia Wellbeing Champion with PAC (Positive Approach to Care) experience, specializing in understanding cognitive changes.