Harnessing the human-animal bond to change lives
Dogs Do Therapy
An animal-assisted therapy harnessing the human-animal bond to change lives
Harnessing the human-animal bond to change lives
An animal-assisted therapy harnessing the human-animal bond to change lives
Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) is a form of therapy in which an animal is an integral part of the therapy process.
A health professional guides the interaction between you and the animal, towards achieving your individual goals.
At Dogs Do Therapy, we use an Occupational Therapy framework, working with dogs to help you reach your physical, cognitive, social, or emotional potential.
This service is for:
You will need to have a goal, and be interested in spending time with dogs.
Please note this is not a complete list.
Get in touch to find out more.
Sessions are usually 1-hour long and will be with Animal-Assisted Therapy Practitioner, Caroline Beckett, and one of our team of dogs. In some situations, the dog's handler may also be present.
Sessions will be interactive, motivating and fun, helping you feel more confident, less anxious and gain new skills in a relaxed environment.
Sessions can be at the Telegraph Hill Centre in Brockley, SE4, or in your local community, depending on your goals.
Please contact us to discuss this further.
Hear from others who have benefitted from working with us.
Meet our team of canine companions, ready to help you meet your goals.
Additional information for referring professionals.
After 10 years working as an Occupational Therapist in the NHS, specialising in neurology rehab, I discovered Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT).
I have always believed in the power of the human-animal bond. AAT harnesses this bond, and works with it, to help people to reach their full potential.
I set up Dogs Do Therapy to bring this unique service to South-East London.
Caroline Beckett
Animal-Assisted Therapy Practitioner & Director of Dogs Do Therapy
Dogs Do Therapy was developed from Stroke Rehab Dogs, an AAT service set up by Sallie Bollans. We are delighted to be able to continue Sallie's important work.
Stroke Rehab Dogs is now offering training opportunities for clinicians wishing to set up an AAT programme. Visit their website to find out more.
George Eliot