About Barking Mad Company

Who we are

Barking Mad Company is a psychology and mental wellbeing practice dedicated to offering a range of assessment and treatment services, including animal-assisted therapy, to the Ballarat community. Our relaxed environment in one of Ballarat’s beautiful heritage buildings provides a welcoming space to work on your goals, with the option to engage with one of our certified therapy dogs during your sessions.

Our story emerged after working extensively with dogs and experiencing their incredible potential to connect with people in a mutual bond. We believe the ‘stuffiness’ of some traditional mental health services can often feel like a medical environment rather than a welcoming space to engage in therapy. Barking Mad Company evolved from the idea that everyone has their own ‘madness’ to overcome, and we want to support you with effective mental health treatments to achieve the best version of yourself.