New for 2026 Animal Assisted Therapy

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    • Home
    • What is AAT?
    • Services
      • Autism
      • Forensic work
      • Schools & APs
    • Therapists
    • Service Animals
      • Our Residents
      • Pet Gallery
    • Fees & Booking
  • Home
  • What is AAT?
  • Services
    • Autism
    • Forensic work
    • Schools & APs
  • Therapists
  • Service Animals
    • Our Residents
    • Pet Gallery
  • Fees & Booking

“Supporting wellbeing and emotional growth with therapy and animal-assisted workshops.”

Counselling for individuals, SEND, School & Pre-Schools, workshops, Secure visits & More

Counselling for individuals, SEND, School & Pre-Schools, workshops, Secure visits & More

Counselling for individuals, SEND, School & Pre-Schools, workshops, Secure visits & More

Counselling for individuals, SEND, School & Pre-Schools, workshops, Secure visits & More

Counselling for individuals, SEND, School & Pre-Schools, workshops, Secure visits & More

Counselling for individuals, SEND, School & Pre-Schools, workshops, Secure visits & More

About Leeds Talking & Animal Assisted Therapy

Schools, Pre-Schools, APs, CAMHS

Schools, Pre-Schools, APs, CAMHS

Schools, Pre-Schools, APs, CAMHS

 
Delivered by BACP-registered therapists with trained therapy animals, AAT provides a safe, calming environment where children can develop emotional regulation, confidence, and social skills. Suitable for children with autism, SEND, anxiety, or trauma, sessions combine therapeutic activities with gentle animal interaction to support wellbeing, communication, and self-expression.




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1:1 Counselling, Autism & SEND

Schools, Pre-Schools, APs, CAMHS

Schools, Pre-Schools, APs, CAMHS

 

Our BACP-registered therapists provide personalised 1:1 counselling for children, young people, and adults. Sessions offer a safe, supportive space to explore feelings, work through challenges, and develop coping strategies. We adapt our approach to meet individual needs, whether for neurodivergent clients, SEND, or anyone seeking emotional wellbeing and personal growth.


Forensic & Secure visits

Schools, Pre-Schools, APs, CAMHS

Forensic & Secure visits

 

Supportive sessions within forensic or secure settings with our highly trained therapists. These visits offer a safe, professional environment for children, young people, and adults to engage in therapeutic work, build trust, and explore emotions. Sessions are tailored to individual needs, supporting emotional regulation, wellbeing, and 

 

Supportive sessions within forensic or secure settings with our highly trained therapists. These visits offer a safe, professional environment for children, young people, and adults to engage in therapeutic work, build trust, and explore emotions. Sessions are tailored to individual needs, supporting emotional regulation, wellbeing, and personal development within the constraints of secure or forensic contexts.

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Not keen on animals? We also offer traditional therapy

Andrew provides high-quality counselling for individuals, couples, and families, offering both traditional talking therapies and tailored approaches. 


His warm, approachable style creates a safe space to explore feelings, build coping skills, and work toward personal growth. 



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Who are we?

 We are a team of two experienced and approachable BACP-registered therapists who believe that therapy should feel welcoming, accessible, and tailored to your needs. Our down-to-earth approach creates a relaxed environment where children, young people, and adults can feel safe to be themselves.


With years of experience between us, we offer a range of services to support emotional wellbeing and personal growth:


  • 1:1 Counselling for adults, children, and young people, including neurodivergent clients and those with SEND
     
  • Animal-Assisted Therapy Workshops in both small group and assembly formats, designed to build confidence, emotional regulation, and social skills
     
  • Forensic & Secure Visits, providing professional, tailored support in structured or secure settings
     

Whether you’re looking for a space to talk, process emotions, explore feelings through guided activities, or engage in therapeutic workshops, we are here to provide professional guidance and support in a way that feels natural, flexible, and empathetic—without a one-size-fits-all approach.



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