Bic has extensive experience working with young people of all ages and in a variety of  capacities. Initially qualified in Information, Advice and  Guidance Bic was a programme  co-ordinator within a training  organisation that supported young people who were not in education, employment or  training and delivered             recognised qualifications, whilst  supporting the young people to develop their personal and social skills and secure positive  transitions upon programme completion.  Bic then went on to qualify as a therapist and worked for a number of years as an  Addictions counsellor in a  rehabilitation centre before  moving into a career working therapeutically with children and young people, specialising in offering therapeutic  interventions to young people residing in secure settings and young offender’s institutes, alongside children in the care of the Local Authority and qualifying as an Animal Therapy Practitioner.

Bic also has a keen interest in both the outdoors and creative therapy and believes children and young people thrive within environments that allow them the time, space and freedom to explore and address their own needs, whilst developing their personal interests. 

Libby is a qualified Integrative counsellor and hypnotherapist. She is also a qualified Primary School teacher, with many years experience of assessing the needs of children and creating innovative programmes that meet their needs.  

She currently leads our Primary Alternative Provision and is the coordinator of our student counsellor programme , alongside being a member of our governance team. 

Lisa has worked within the care system for about 12 years, with a particular interest in special needs and has a level 3 SEN qualification,

A level 3 qualified TA, she specialises in both Primary & Secondary aged children, along with young adults. Lisa also specialises in integrating Forest School interventions within her work across provisions.

Lisa has been involved in theatre for over 20 years, stage managing, working backstage and building sets for various theatre groups. She soon became involved in working with several charities and loves working with young adults with learning difficulties, supporting their involvement in youth theatre.

Lisa recently worked on the BBC show Doctors as standby art director and also works with Bedazzle, a community organisation based in Dudley, supporting the charity’s aims and values, which are so close to her heart.

Izzy joined our organisation on placement as part of her Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award. She proved immensely skilled at engaging children and young people and joined us formally as a member of our staff team in 2022.

She has a keen interest in animals, craft and various creative arts, embedding these interests within her work with us.

Rina has been a member of our staff team since the company was founded in 2020. She has vast experience of working with children and young people with SEND and has carried out various roles within our organisation over the years. Prior to this she worked at Wolverhampton College supporting young adults with SEND, enabling them to advance their skills and gain various qualifications.

Rina has a farming background, transferring her skills and knowledge-base across various provisions within our service. She was also a self-employed riding instructor for many years and specialises in the care and management of our therapy ponies.

Rina is affectionally known by our youngsters as "Gangsta Granny", offering a nurturing and guiding hand to those who need it most, always ensuring our young people feel valued and empowered.

Rina loves spending time in the outdoors and encourages young people across our provisions to see the value and benefits of engaging with their natural environment. 

Tracy officially joined our service as part of the original Friends with Feathers & Fur team. Prior to this she had supported us in a voluntary capacity with all aspects of our animal and community offers. She has a background in working with children in care of the Local Authority and is also a business owner, within the Hair & Beauty industry.

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​Tracy relishes the opportunity to make our children feel valued and respected. She has a fab sense of humour and always manages to bring a smile to the face of anyone she works with.

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Tracy has extensive knowledge of working with animals, particularly horses, and enjoys utilising them within her work with us.