Lexie the Toy Cavoodle is the cuddliest member of the team at Bold Psychology. Lexie holds a unique role as a therapy dog to help calm the space and teach many important skills that us humans may need assistance with.  Some of the reported benefits of pet therapy include:

• lower blood pressure
• release of endorphins (happy, calming affect)
• reduction of physical pain
• increased mood - reduced depression
• reduced anxiety
• increased focus
• increased literacy skills
• provides a non-stressful, non-judgemental environment
• increased self-esteem and self confidence

(Information retrieved from www.pawsforpeople.org)

We respect that dogs may not provide comfort for all, and therefore will always check how you feel about Lexie's presence in sessions prior to attending.