Larissa is a Registered Counsellor & Psychotherapist (PACFA), Registered Teacher B.Ed. (VIT), energy healer, Somatic Empath and workshop facilitator. Larissa completed her Equine Assisted Psychotherapy diploma in 2012 and has included that in her work with children and adults ever since, opening their doors in 2015. Larissa now offers 1:1 Sessions together with Residential Equine Assisted Counselling & Wellness from their gorgeous property in Fish Creek, South Gippsland. Larissa is the only certified ‘David Kessler Grief Educator” Therapist offering Equine Assisted Grief Counselling in Australia. Having such a solid educational foundation plus decades of experience working with children, you will know your child to be in safe, caring and highly qualified hands. Plus guided by Larissa’s heartfelt passion to bring out the best in your child. I help children and adults realise their full potential, because my connection with my beautiful herd of horses flows on to the children and adults I work with. They support me, to help you be the best you, you can be. I am the light that will help you find your way back to yourself. “ I love working with my horses with clients because they offer such profound feedback. You can’t not be present when you are near them. From the smallest ponies to the largest herd member they all offer something different. They offer a non-judgment relationship, congruence, and transparency, something often many of us have been lacking in our lives. They can teach us how to be brave, how to manage big emotions and most importantly, because they are such magnificent creatures they sit with us while we deal with our stuff. “ Larissa EAP has been found to be an effective treatment for children, adolescents, and adults including: • Depression and anxiety • Difficult behaviours • Children and adolescents ‘at risk’ with maladaptive behaviours • Disruptive behaviours • Adolescents with depression, anxiety and low esteem.