Our Services

What We Do

Inspiring Animal Therapy offers a heartfelt service that brings the healing power of animal companionship at our animal therapy centre and in the community, including care homes, residential settings, hospitals and educational settings.

We are dedicated to delivering the therapeutic and educational benefits of animal-assisted therapy to people of all ages.

Our mission is rooted in the belief that interactions with gentle and friendly animals can offer profound emotional, psychological and social benefits.

Therapy Services

Through our programmes participants experience reduced stress levels, enhanced mood, improved interpersonal connections, fostering a sense of joy and well-being. The animals in our care are meticulously selected and trained to interact with individuals of all ages, ensuring a safe comforting and enriching experience. By choosing Inspiring Animal Therapy CIC clients invite an opportunity to significantly enhance the quality of life for their clients, promoting happiness and healing in the most nurturing way.

Animal Therapy Centre

Animal-assisted group workshops

ASDAN and AQA qualifications

Sessions for adults with physical or learning disabilities

Alternative provision

Home education groups

Friendship groups for older people

Accessible holiday clubs

Targeted animal phobia support

1:1 animal-assisted therapy sessions

Outreach Visits

We bring our trained therapy animals to schools, care homes, homes, day centres, hospices, special schools, universities, colleges, respite centres, and children’s homes and more.

Animal-assisted therapy programmes covering emotional regulation, social skills, bereavement, anger management, anxiety and life skills

Intergenerational visits between schools and care homes

Animal handing visits at holiday clubs, youth clubs and extra curriculum clubs

Centre booking

Enquiries

Benefits of Animal-Assisted Therapy

Mental Health

Animal-Assisted Therapy enhances mental well-being by encouraging the release of serotonin, prolactin, and oxytocin when interacting with animals. This leads to a state of relaxation and triggers the body’s stress-reducing response, which can significantly alleviate symptoms of depression, anxiety, and sadness.

Physical Health

Beyond mental health benefits, Animal-Assisted Therapy also supports physical well-being. It can accelerate healing and mitigate the effects of various health conditions. For instance, a 2007 study found that therapy dogs improved cardiovascular health in heart patients by lowering blood pressure and reducing stress hormone levels.

Skills Improvement

Animal-Assisted Therapy can enhance other therapeutic practices, as individuals often feel more motivated to engage after interacting with animals. The presence of an animal can foster spontaneous communication, particularly in situations where a child might otherwise be hesitant to express themselves.

Animal Assisted Therapy can be effective in supporting conditions

Anxiety
Dementia
Depression
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ADS)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Schizophrenia
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Anger