Therapy Dog Sessions
As a certified Therapy Dog, Betsy has completed The PAWS Therapy Dog CPD Certification Programme; the UK's first comprehensive programme that equips both the dog and their handler with everything they need to know and do to deliver safe and effective animal-assisted therapy. Betsy is fully insured to work both in my Private Practice, Schools and other workplaces.
About Betsy
Betsy is a 6 year old Cavachon and much loved family dog. She is calm, loving and non-judgemental in her approach to people. Betsy is trusting and accepting, allowing those she meets to engage with her in a gentle ‘stress-free’ dialogue. If therapy feels hard, and you’re struggling to find the words, Betsy can be there to offer a gentle paw, a waggy tail and a reassuring cuddle. Betsy’s temperament is such that, if you show her care and compassion, she will do the same, regardless of your history, or the issues you face.
Betsy - Certified Therapy Dog
The Benefits of Animal Assisted Interventions
Touching and interacting with dogs has known, and measurable effects on endocrine levels in human bodies. Scientific studies have shown that animal interactions stimulate the release of ‘feel good’ chemicals in our bodies. This can help us become more alert, improve our sleep, feel more loved, and improve our sense of self-esteem and happiness.
Extensive research studies have shown that Animal-Assisted Therapy can improve the outcome of therapy by:
- supporting children, young people and adults
- Promoting higher participation and reduction in withdrawal behaviours
- Effectively reducing stress and anxiety
- Improving self-esteem and self-determination
- Stimulating memory and problem solving
- Lowering blood pressure
- Increasing verbal and non-verbal communication
- Fostering positive emotions and mood
- Helping clients to express their feelings
- Helping to develop social skills
- Boosting quality of life
Book A Session With Betsy -
Book Betsy for a School Visit ( Betsy can be present in assemblies, help with reading sessions with children, provide education on dogs/dog behaviour, assist with children who struggle with regulating their emotions. )
Book Betsy to help with a fear of dogs/dog phobia, in a safe, secure and gently paced environment.
Book Betsy to be present in your therapy session - this can include a dog intervention session, how to handle dogs, how and when to approach dogs etc.)
Get in touch
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how therapy works, or to arrange an initial assessment appointment. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to therapy, whether it could be helpful for you, and whether I am the right therapist to help.
All enquiries are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential, using secure phone and email services.