Furry Friends Therapy

23/01/2026

20/01/2026

We love the job we do and feedback like this is so rewarding ……

Sally, Chloe and the 2 wonderful guinea pigs visited our school last week. The warmth, knowledge and compassion from the facilitators was wonderful; making our young people feel immediately at ease. We have a young person who has selective mutism and does not come across to school, however, she loved the animal therapy session and stayed for the entire hour, during which time she used her voice to speak to Sally about her hobbies and interests; something which has never happened with other staff here before. The therapy session had a way of making our young people feel heard, supported and cared for, whilst having the comfort and joy from the animals. I cannot recommend the company enough. From start to finish, I've had incredible communication with Jane, the owner, enabling seamless organisation of the sessions. Thank you to you all, we can't wait for the next 3 sessions.

17/01/2026

Hi everyone 👋
We’re putting the feelers out to see how many families would be interested in a February half-term club.

Our HAF clubs will run as normal during Easter, Summer and Winter, however funding is not available for February half-term.

If there is enough interest and we go ahead, the details would be:
• Cost: £20 per child
• Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm
• Food: Children will need to bring a packed lunch

The day would include a carousel of activities such as:
🐾 Animal Petting
🐴 Pony Grooming
🌲 Forest Crafts
🖐 Sensory Play
🍃 Fun in the Forest

Please comment below to register your interest. If we have enough responses, we’ll look at running the club and will share further details.

16/01/2026

Great day on the farm today….

Animal Therapy ✅
Equine Therapy ✅
Fun in the Forest ✅
Emotional Health Coaching ✅
Confidence Building ✅

16/01/2026

We are so privileged to be able to play a part in bringing so much happiness to the elderly…

11/01/2026

🐴 Healing Through Connection 🐾

Animals have an incredible ability to help young people feel safe, calm, and understood. Animal-assisted and equine therapy offer powerful support for emotional wellbeing and personal growth.

✨ Benefits include:
✔ Builds trust, empathy, and emotional awareness
✔ Reduces anxiety and stress
✔ Improves confidence and self-esteem
✔ Encourages communication and positive relationships
✔ Supports emotional regulation through non-judgemental interaction

Working alongside animals — especially horses — helps individuals develop calm focus, resilience, and a deeper understanding of themselves and others.

🌿 Sometimes the best therapy doesn’t feel like therapy at all.

📩 Want to find out more about our animal and equine therapy sessions?
Send us a message or comment below.

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11/01/2026

🌿 Learning Beyond the Classroom 🌿

For young people with Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs, traditional learning environments don’t always allow them to thrive. That’s where Forest School makes a powerful difference.

🌱 Why Forest School Works:
✔ Builds emotional regulation through calm, natural spaces
✔ Encourages positive relationships and teamwork
✔ Boosts confidence, resilience, and self-esteem
✔ Supports sensory needs and reduces anxiety
✔ Promotes engagement through hands-on, outdoor learning

In the forest, young people are free to explore, take supported risks, and learn at their own pace — developing skills that last a lifetime.

🍃 Nature nurtures wellbeing — and every child deserves the chance to succeed.

📩 Interested in learning more about our Forest School sessions?
Message us or comment below!

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30/12/2025

Another great day or our Winter HAF.

We really are blessed to be able to play a part in bringing so much joy and happiness to so many young people.

29/12/2025

Another great day at our Winter HAF Club………..

29/12/2025

Testimonial …. Furry Friends HAF Club has made such a positive difference for my 6-year-old son, who has diagnosed ADHD. Being part of a group can be challenging for him, but the staff truly understand his needs and recognise when he is struggling. He told me recently that he loves going to Furry Friends, which means so much to us as a family. The outdoor environment suits him perfectly, and it is the only club where I feel completely confident leaving him, knowing he is supported, understood, and cared for by such a fantastic team.