We offer animal assisted therapy for children, adolescents and adults

Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) is a type of therapy that involves animals as a form of treatment and has been shown to have a number of positive benefits. Research suggests that animals can be useful in improving individuals social and emotional functioning.

In particular, AAT can have many positive benefits including:

- assisting individuals to develop and understand empathetic responses

- model healthy relationship skills

- develop social skills and appropriate interpersonal responses

- develop self- soothing techniques i.e. relaxation skills, calming techniques

- reduce stress, anxiety and physical ailments

- allow for individuals to develop mindfulness skills i.e. being fully present

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Please contact our intake and administrative support team to register your interest today in Animal Assisted Therapy sessions.