Canine Assisted Therapy
Coming to therapy and opening up to a stranger can feel daunting. It might be that these are things you haven't ever spoken about before, or that still feel really hard to talk about and make sense of.
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Imagine coming to therapy and having the soft ears of a dog to stroke.
You may already know about the healing power of dogs in your own life, be a dog lover, or curious about how dogs can support us in therapy.
​Dr Charis is particularly interested in offering Canine Assisted EMDR. In EMDR we are holding in mind the past, present and future, and have 'one foot in the past and one foot in the present'.
Working with a therapy dog in EMDR helps clients to feel both safe enough to explore the past, and to stay grounded in the present moment. (See more about EMDR therapy). ​​
Canine Assisted Therapy weekly sessions are held in Kings Cross, Central London on
Monday and Wednesday day time. Session costs are £140.
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We also offer Canine Assisted EMDR intensive therapy. Intensive sessions are held in Kings Cross, London and Hitchin, Hertfordshire.
Meet Bramble
Bramble is a 3 year old golden retriever who lives and works with Dr Charis.
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She has recently passed her therapy dog accreditation, and has started joining weekly face to face sessions in Kings Cross, London, and intensive therapy sessions in Hitchin, Hertfordshire.
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Bramble is a soft and gentle soul, who loves strokes and cuddles.
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When she isn't working, her hobbies include mud bathing and eating sausages.