Pawsitive Connections
Supporting Children & Young People Through the Power of Dogs
Professional Occupational Therapy and Mental Health support for young people — delivered by qualified clinicians alongside our therapy dogs.
How We Can Help
We offer specialist support for young people who may struggle in traditional education environments — combining clinical expertise with the unique power of dog-assisted intervention.
Occupational Therapy
Led by Lucy Dane, our OT sessions support young people to develop confidence, independence and participation in meaningful activities that support wellbeing and daily life.
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Mental Health Support
Led by Katie McIlroy, our mental health sessions bring expertise in emotional wellbeing, therapeutic communication and SEMH support — in a safe, non-judgemental space.
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Meet Lucy & Katie
Lucy Dane (Occupational Therapist) and Katie McIlroy (Mental Health Nurse) combine their clinical expertise to support young people experiencing Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges. Together, they created Pawsitive Connections to reach young people that traditional approaches don't always serve.
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See our therapy dogs in action, celebrate the young people we work with, and stay connected with the Pawsitive Connections community on Instagram.
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Whether you are a school, alternative provision, parent or carer, we would love to talk about how Pawsitive Connections can support your young people.