Dear Oliver Therapy Services Review
Dear Oliver stands out for people interested in psychotherapy with the option of animal-assisted work. A free introductory phone consultation lets you discuss the therapist’s style and whether the format interests you. Conventional psychotherapy is also available, so animal involvement is a choice. For animal-assisted appointments that require an in-person visit, the journey to the practice can make regular attendance less convenient.
The verdict on Dear Oliver Therapy Services
What works
- A free 15-minute phone consultation gives you time to discuss the therapist’s style before paying.
- Conventional psychotherapy is available alongside animal-assisted work, offering a choice of approach.
Worth knowing
- Animal-assisted work involves a different format from a standard online conversation.
- The website does not explain cancellation or refund conditions.
Choose Dear Oliver Therapy Services if
You are interested in animal-assisted psychotherapy and would like to discuss how it works before deciding whether to try it.
Who are Dear Oliver Therapy Services’s therapists?
Dear Oliver’s therapists combine clinical psychology with training in animal-assisted work. Their practice is trauma-informed and queer-affirmative, with different methods adapted to the person’s concerns. A mental-health professional leads the therapy, including when an animal is involved.
Practitioner profiles
- Radhika Nair: Clinical psychology training at Mumbai University; animal-assisted therapy certification from the University of North Texas and Delta Society. Trained in REBT, CBT and Transactional Analysis.
- Deepika Bhandari: Master’s in Clinical Psychology from SNDT Women’s University. Trained in EMDR, REBT, Transactional Analysis and Gestalt work, with a focus on trauma and childhood emotional neglect.
What happens after you book?
- Request the free introductory phone consultation.
- Discuss your needs and the type of support that suits you.
- Arrange your appointment if you want to continue.
Is Dear Oliver Therapy Services good value for money?
The free consultation helps you explore an unfamiliar format before paying.The initial 15-minute phone conversation is free. Psychotherapy, animal-assisted sessions and groups have separate fees. For in-person animal-assisted work, travel adds to the time and cost of attending regularly.
Cancellation & Refunds
The practice does not publish an appointment notice period, late fee, refund eligibility or package expiry.
What Dear Oliver Therapy Services offers
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How Dear Oliver Therapy Services scores
Dear Oliver Therapy Services scores 3.3/5, with a weighted total of 62/100. How we score.
Meet the founders
Radhika Nair, Deepika Bhandari
Radhika Nair and Deepika Bhandari co-founded Dear Oliver Therapy Services. Both trained in clinical psychology and bring experience in animal-assisted therapy. Nair previously co-founded Animal Angels Foundation, while Bhandari’s work includes trauma and childhood emotional neglect. Their practice offers conventional psychotherapy as well as sessions involving animals.
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