Expert Profile: Nachiket Deshpande - Pioneering Animal Assisted Therapy

Nachiket Deshpande

Founder, DogAAT | Certified Animal Assisted Therapist

About Nachiket:

Nachiket Deshpande assists individuals in finding stress relief and improving their quality of life through Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT). His passion for dogs and his interest in human psychology have driven him to explore the profound connection between animals and humans.

With a Master’s degree in Clinical and Health Psychology from Bangor University, UK, and a certification in Animal Assisted Therapy from BSY University, Nachiket brings a unique blend of expertise in both human and dog psychology. His work has focused particularly on helping children with autism, where he incorporates dogs into therapeutic sessions to foster healing and development.

In 2022, he founded DogAAT to bring the benefits of animal assisted therapy to a wider audience, promoting the therapeutic power of the human-animal bond.

Specialties:

• Animal Assisted Therapy
• Dog Psychology
• Autism Support through AAT

For more about Nachiket’s journey and his work with DogAAT, visit dogaat.com.