Centre for Animal and Nature Assisted Therapy
A Non-Profit Centre to extend the reach of Animal and Nature Assisted Therapy, to help more people in need.
Connecting People, Animals & Nature for Better Mental Health
In 2022 Dr Karen founded the Centre for Animal and Nature Assisted Therapy, a non-profit organisation to provide therapy to those in need, and to advance this type of therapy for mental health and wellbeing.
CANAT aims to be a hub for practitioners to share skills, knowledge and practice. Our current network of practitioners are based in the South-West of England. They have collectively supported hundreds of clients to improve their mental health in a lasting way.
We raise funds for clients who have found that the NHS is not able to meet their needs but who need therapy urgently and can’t afford it themselves. Therapy sessions can be in woodland and open countryside, and can involve animals like horses, birds of prey and small farm animals. Each session is bespoke to meet individual needs, and creates for a sensory experience of deep connection and a heartfelt sense of wellbeing with nature and animals. This can be truly transformative.
We welcome all donations, however small, to help us to reach those who are suffering chronic mental illness. Your financial support can be life-changing.
“During my two hour session, the anxiety loop I’d been trapped in for ages just fell away. I had arrived feeling wired. By the end I was emotionally drained, but feeling calm. By the time I got home I was back to myself for the first time in ages. I rarely get an anxiety attack now, but if I do, just picturing the animals and remembering how I felt being near them helps it quickly fade away.”
Have Any Questions About CANAT?
The Centre for Animal and Nature Assisted Therapy, CANAT, is a Community Interest Company (CIC) registered in England with company number 13814782, where all profits are reinvested.
If you would like to know more about our work, discuss a donation or fundraise for us, please get in touch. Thank you for reaching out to us.
Animal Activities Licence: A07/000006
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