🌟FULLY REGISTERED & ACCREDITED THERAPIST🌟 Australian Counselling Association #33091
🌟FULLY REGISTERED & ACCREDITED THERAPIST🌟 Australian Counselling Association #33091

Hooves of Hope Program Coordinator
Counsellor M.A.C.A
APS Registration 300126
ACA Registration 3309
Nationally Acclaimed Psychic Medium & Healer
BcPsySc (Current) - University of Adelaide
(Major: Criminology)
Bachelor of Counselling (Current) - AIPC
Dip.Counselling
Dip. Animal Assisted Therapy
Certification in Equine-Assisted Therapy L3
Horses Helping Humans Licensed Theory Practitioner
Other Certifications Include:
AMHOCN (Adult, Child & Adolescent)
Working With Behaviour Addictions Certification
Equine-Assisted Therapy Coach
Montreal Cognitive Assessment
Abuse Counselling
Relationship Counselling and Conflict Resolution
Clinical Applications of Neuroscience
Trauma-Informed
HERD and Polyvagal Theory
Responding to Risk of Harm, Abuse and Neglect
First Aid & CPR
NDIS Orientation & Induction Modules
Horse Riding Coach
Cert III In Racing
Cert III In Individual Support Disability
Federal Police Clearance
Working with Children Clearance
NDIS Worker Screening
Through Their Eyes Training
Renae is not only the founder but an ACA Accredited Counsellor at Hooves of Hope, specialising in trauma-informed therapeutic support and equine-assisted therapy. She plays a key role in providing evidence-based counselling interventions tailored to the needs of neurodivergent individuals and those experiencing mental health challenges, trauma, or social barriers.
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Youth Worker / Mentor
Cert IV in Youth Work
Horse Riding Coach (Certified PCASA)
Working with Children Check
Police Clearance
NDIS Worker Screening
First Aid & CPR
Certificate IV in Racing
Sindy plays a vital role at Hooves of Hope as an Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL) Facilitator and Therapy Assistant, supporting individuals through equine-assisted activities and therapeutic interventions. Her expertise in equine-assisted learning, client engagement, and therapy support enhances the personal growth, skill development, and emotional well-being of participants.

Equine Welfare Officer
Bachelor of Animal Behavioural Science
Dipl. Counselling (Current)
Working With Children Check
First Aid & CPR
Zephyr serves as the Equine Welfare Officer at Hooves of Hope, ensuring the health, well-being, and ethical care of the horses involved in equine-assisted therapy and learning programs. His role is essential in maintaining high standards of equine welfare, and safety, ensuring that the horses are physically, emotionally, and mentally supported in their therapeutic roles.

Stable Hand & Therapy Assistant
Undergrad Cert. in Psychology (Curtin University)
Bachelor of Counselling (Current)
Working With Children Check
First Aid & CPR
We’re thrilled to officially welcome Elsi to the team as our newest Therapy Assistant, following the successful completion of her Undergraduate Certificate in Psychology.
Set to commence her Bachelor in Counselling, —following in her mum’s footsteps and continuing the family passion for equine-assisted therapy and mental health! 🐴💚
Elsi will be supporting Zephyr with all aspects of horse/animal care, in addition to working alongside Sindy in our Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL) programs and Renae in Equine-Assisted Counselling (EAC) sessions.




Congratulations Renae Gunn on being a finalist for Hooves of Hope!
https://www.hesta.com.au/stories/excellence-awards-disability-services-2025
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