Kourtney Ling
A little more about Kourtney::
She first qualified as a PE teacher in 2017, but in 2018 Kourtney discovered her passion for a more therapeutic approach and moved away from mainstream education. Kourtney enjoys using movement and sports in her work.
Kourtney has experience working with young people with a range of mental health issues, developmental traumas and behavioural concerns in a range of settings including care farms, schools and as part of an outreach team. She has worked specifically in animal assisted therapeutic intervention for the last two years, specialising in bovine therapeutic intervention.
Kourtney has a particular interest in attachment disorders.
In her spare time Kourtney enjoys playing rugby, spending time outdoors and loves animals.
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