Counsellor starts successful guinea pig therapy business

SHE NOTICED HOW MUCH HER PETS IMPROVED HER MOOD

- By SOFIE JACKSON

The tame and chilled out guinea pigs have been visiting care homes and mental health hospitals

A COUNSELLOR has combined her passions for social care and guinea pigs to bring animal therapy to hospitals and care homes in Hull.

Savannah Bryan, 28, has been working in therapeutic settings with both adults and children for more than ten years.

Following the sad death of her mum, she got four female guinea pigs as pets and realised their calming, gentle nature boosted her mental health and would make them perfect for therapy.

Already holding qualifications in counselling, psychology, and social care, Savannah set up Guinea Be Okay and got certified in Animal Assisted Therapy.