Meet the Paws Behind the Practice
Our Therapy Dogs, offering quiet comfort to anyone who’d like the company.
Sunny
Sunny is a large standard Groodle who has been our therapy dog since 2019. She’s hypoallergenic, gentle, and naturally intuitive, trained to be a calm, quiet presence for anyone who’d like her in the room.
Many clients find real comfort in having Sunny nearby during a session. If you’d rather she wasn’t there, that’s completely fine too, she’s just as happy curled up quietly in another room.
We also welcome your own well-behaved support animals to accompany you to sessions. Just let reception know in advance if you’ll be bringing one along.
Snowie
Snowie is a six-year-old, mid-sized West Highland Terrier (Westie) cross Maltipoo therapy dog. She has worked alongside Sheila at Hannington Clinical Psychology for more than three years and is a much-loved member of the practice, cherished by both clinicians and clients of all ages.
Snowie is calm, gentle, and well-trained. She rarely barks, only doing so when she senses that the practice or its people may be under threat. She warmly welcomes clients as they arrive, greeting them with an enthusiastic wag of her tail and an inviting, friendly nature.
Always happy to receive pats, cuddles, and tummy rubs, Snowie enjoys helping clients feel comfortable and at ease. Once everyone is settled, she quietly returns to her bed beneath the reception desk, where she rests peacefully until she is ready to greet the next visitor.