Support with Paws

Hi, I’m Ashlee, the owner of Support with Paws. One of the services we provide is animal-assisted support sessions tailored to each participant’s individual needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions are typically 1 hour and may focus on goal development, engagement, confidence-building, or a supported brain break to assist with emotional regulation. Longer sessions can be discussed.

My trained support dogs are used as a support tool – not therapy – to enhance connection, motivation, and participation. I have both large and small dogs, allowing sessions to be matched to comfort levels and support needs.

•Seaford, Victoria – I come to you!

•13+ years’ experience in disability & mental health support

•NDIS-compliant, insured, and able to work under the Psychosocial Recovery Coach line item and other professional (capped at the PSRC limit)

Please feel free to message me to arrange a short meet-and-greet or to ask any questions 🐶

Our last two weeks have been very busy! Marble taking a break on a student, Bean eating Marble's Birthday Cake after Marble enjoyed the icying! Bean playing Vet with the kids in a play a lesiure class - helping them meet their individual goals, Alaska and Bean reading with students, the girls assisted with a painting a teapot, and finally, Bean snuggling in with one of her favourite members of staff. 🩷 what a magical week ✨️

Bean spending time with her friend Sarah, and Marble exploring the couch while the kids drew some beautiful pictures of her and Bean for a colouring book! 👀 watch this space!

Bean and Alaska had an incredible day at school! Not only did they have fun supporting their favourite friends (the students), they got to meet some very cute farm animals 🥰

Support with paws is up and running. Our senior worker has 10 years experience in disability care and 6 years experience working in mental health. With that knowledge and a passion to help, we design personalised sessions and programs that incorporates one of our beautiful dogs to work alongside clients to encourage them to reach their goals and needs. Whether the needs and goals be physical disability related, recovery coaching, or even just a session to take a break from day to day life, Support with paws can help - no matter the age or level of care required. We use "Animal Assisted Activities" (AAA) strategies in our work. AAA and many other Animal Assisted scopes have shown to improve many things from emotional regulation to physical pain. Email us to see how we can help you or your loved one today. [email protected]