The Founders

Julie Williams

Julie is a highly experienced Drama-Psychotherapist who has developed drama therapy programs for schools, prisons, and a theatre company, later becoming Clinical Lead for the NHS learning disability service.

In addition to her therapeutic work, Julie is a mindfulness teacher, a clinical supervisor, and shares a deep bond with her two horses. Wanting to integrate her love of horses into her therapeutic practice, Julie pursued Equine Therapy trainings. Julie feels passionately about the unique wisdom and insights the herd can bring to others

Josie Williams

Josie has extensive experience in the voluntary sector, supporting young people and adults with their well-being. Josie is an IAPT practitioner, an Advanced EFL Practitioner, and spends most of her time with her donkeys, dogs, and Gary the Alpaca. She also runs a cattery in the garden!

Josie really believes in the magic of the Herd; she has experienced and observed them help people to remember who they intrinsically are, and what they are capable of.