Our services

Our work takes place in a variety of settings, allowing for flexibility and individual needs. Some sessions are conducted in the arena, where we can focus on specific skills and activities. Other sessions take place at liberty in open spaces, fostering a more natural and spontaneous connection. This allows the horses to express themselves freely and participate in the process on their own terms, creating a truly authentic and transformative experience.

Additionally, we offer the unique option of travelling some of our experienced horses to your site for on-location equine-assisted services. Many of our horses are in their second or third career, having extensive experience travelling and adapting to new environments. We are adept at creating a comfortable "home from home" setup on your premises, allowing for seamless and effective sessions. If you require this service, please contact us to arrange a site visit and assess suitability.

  • Equine Facilitated Learning (EFL)

    Equine facilitated learning (EFL) is an experiential learning approach that promotes the development of life skills for educational, professional, and personal goals through equine-assisted activities. EFL is facilitated by a qualified equine professional who works with participants to create a safe and supportive environment for learning.

    EFL sessions are typically designed to address specific goals, such as improving communication, building relationships, developing leadership skills, or managing stress. Participants may engage in a variety of activities, such as grooming, leading, or working with the horse to complete a task.

    Horses are prey animals, and they are very sensitive to their environment. They can sense our emotions and body language, and they will respond accordingly. This makes them ideal partners for learning about ourselves and how we interact with the world around us.

  • Funded EAP / EFL Places

    If your child is receiving support from CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) or has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), you may be eligible for match-funded support for equine-assisted therapy. This means that a portion of the cost of the therapy may be covered by your local authority or other funding sources.

    To find out if you are eligible contact your child's CAMHS team or the relevant local authority.

    It's important to note that funding availability and eligibility criteria may vary depending on your location and the specific circumstances of your child.

    Disclaimer: This information is for general guidance only and should not be considered financial or legal advice.

    Please consult with relevant professionals for personalized guidance on funding options for equine-assisted therapy or contact us at The Therapeutic Tutors CIC as we may be aware of current projects operating in your area that your child or young person is eligible for .

  • Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP)

    Offered in partnership with Chesworth Psychology Services we work in a diamond model, with two human and one equine co-facilitator which allows for greater depth of awareness of equine feedback and supporting the person having the session to regulate and process their experience.

    Chesworth Psychology Services founder, Dr Michelle Gregory has supported people in the South East since starting in the NHS in 2008, and provides a wide range of psychological services.

    Are you struggling with issues related to low mood, anxiety burnout, trauma, grief, toxic stress, illness or major life changes? There comes a time when we need some help from an experienced professional to help manage many of life’s challenges. Utilising this unique service gives clients access to psychological expertise.

  • Partnership Work for Mental Health Professionals

    The Therapeutic Tutors CIC invites mental health professionals, including therapists, counselors, and psychologists, to partner with us and integrate equine-assisted services into their existing client offerings. Based in Surrey, but with operational sites in Kent, West Sussex and Shropshire we provide a unique and powerful therapeutic modality that can complement traditional talk therapy. By collaborating with our team of dual-trained and accredited practitioners, you can offer your clients the opportunity to experience the transformative benefits of working with horses. Our safe and supportive environment, combined with our commitment to ethical equine interaction, allows for profound personal growth, emotional regulation, and trauma processing. We welcome the chance to discuss how we can work together to expand your therapeutic toolkit and provide holistic care to your clients.

  • Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy

    Cognitive behavioural hypnotherapy (CBH) is a therapeutic approach that combines two powerful modalities: cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and hypnosis.

    CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors that contribute to emotional distress. Think of it as rewiring your brain for positivity and resilience. Hypnotherapy, on the other hand, puts you in a state of focused attention and heightened suggestibility. This allows the therapist to make helpful suggestions to you, influencing your thoughts, feelings, and actions in a positive way.

    So, CBH brings these two approaches together to create a synergistic effect. CBT provides the analytical framework for understanding your problems, while hypnosis acts as a catalyst for change, making it easier to adopt new, healthier patterns of thinking and behaving.

  • Therapeutic Tutoring

    Therapeutic tutoring is a specialized form of tutoring that goes beyond simply teaching academic skills. It aims to address the emotional and psychological factors that might be hindering a student's learning process not just diagnosed learning difficulties or gaps in knowledge.

    Focuses on the whole student: Therapeutic tutors consider the student's cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and pedagogical aspects to understand their learning difficulties.

    Addresses emotional aspects: therapeutic tutors acknowledge and address the emotional challenges associated with learning difficulties, such as frustration, anxiety, and low self-esteem.

    Develops coping mechanisms: They equip students with strategies and tools to manage their emotions and develop positive learning habits.

    Please note The Therapeutic Tutors do not prepare students for entrance exams. We do support students preparing for GCSE and A Levels. We also have clients at university and adults learners returning to study after a break.

“Learning about boundaries and the positive place they have in my life is exciting. I have gained the confidence to establish healthy boundaries into my relationships unapologetically for the first time, I am 51.”

EFL Client

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Client Safety Agreement for Equine Interactions with The Therapeutic Tutors

Please be aware that before any EFL sessions can commence all clients will be expected to read, understand and sign the following safety agreement.

Safety Aspects of Horse-related Activities

  • I understand that I should always wear hard-soled, fully enclosed shoes or boots and socks to protect feet, and long trousers to protect legs while working around or interacting with horses.

  • Domesticated, well-trained horses are usually obedient, docile and affectionate; however, it is important to understand that their innate survival instincts. The following information has been collated with your safety in mind:

    1. I am advised that all horses at The Therapeutic Tutors CIC run as a herd. The Therapeutic Tutors CIC believes in the promotion of natural herd behaviour such as mutual grooming, playing and companionship.

    2. I am advised that horses involve risk and can be unpredictable by nature, with minds of their own, as are all animals both domestic and wild. The horse can be very responsive to your energy so be aware of how you are feeling.

    3. I am advised that when a horse is frightened, angry, under stress or feels threatened, it is the horse’s instinct to move forward or sideways, to run away from danger or gallop to safety. Please be aware of your position / where you are standing when around theThe Therapeutic Tutors CIC. I am advised not to stand between multiple horses. I am advised to stand out of the way of the horses flight path.

    4. I am advised that if a horse is frightened or feels threatened from behind, the horse may kick. Please be aware of your distance.

    5. I am advised that a human must always approach a horse calmly and quietly with caution, preferably to the horse’s shoulder or lower neck.

    6. I am advised that loud and/or sudden unexpected movements, such as dropping an object near a horse, can provoke a domesticated horse to react according to natural, protective instincts as described above.

    6. I am advised that the first signs of anger or fear in a horse are the sudden tensing of the muscles of the body, possibly laying the ears flat back against the head, or quickly tossing or raising the head. I understand that the person taking responsibility for my time with the herd will manage any of these signs should they be evident.

    7. I am advised that a horse can see independently with each eye, actually looking in one direction with one eye and another direction with the other eye. The horse can also focus both eyes on one object somewhere in front of him/her. Typically the direction in which the ear is pointing will tell an observer where the eye is looking on the same side and what the horse is listening to.

    8. I am advised that a horse has two blind areas around which he/she cannot see. Those areas are directly behind the horse and directly in front. When a horse has his/her head lowered to the ground, the spot directly at the end of the nostrils is a blind area. This is the reason it is best to approach a horse close to the shoulder, and never to surprise a horse from the rear, or to reach first for the horse’s mouth, muzzle area.

    9. I am advised that while a horse is very sure-footed by nature, horses may accidentally step on an object such as a human’s foot when they are balancing or turning around. When a horse is worked on unstable ground or slippery grass or footing, the horse could fall down and be injured.

    10. In pursuing activities with the The Therapeutic Tutors CIC and being around the The Therapeutic Tutors CIC herd of horses the Participant understands and accepts the unavoidable risks inherent in herd and horse related activities including but not limited to bodily injury, physical harm, loss of property, damage or loss of lives. The Therapeutic Tutors CIC cannot accept any liability in relation to the same. The Participant knowingly and voluntarily engages in the same organised byThe Therapeutic Tutors CIC.

  • I acknowledge that practices such as mindfulness, experiential and equine facilitated learning are also recognised as having therapeutic value but note that the exercises in this workshop have no therapeutic intention and warrant that I will remain responsible for my own personal emotional well-being at all times during and after these sessions.

    I have read and understand the above concerning protective attire, the nature and physical character of the horse and physical and mental wellbeing.

  • The client acknowledges that our sessions take place on our own site in a field and operate in all weather conditions, including heat, rain, and colder temperatures. Clients agree to come appropriately dressed for the weather, wearing suitable clothing and footwear for potential mud and other environmental conditions associated with an outdoor farming setting. The client accepts responsibility for their own comfort and preparedness.

    Additionally, clients understand that they are guests in the horse herd’s environment. Our natural track system is designed to allow our horses to experience a lifestyle as close to their natural way of being as domestic horse care allows. It is imperative that clients respect our approach and adhere to our herd etiquette. As part of this, we do not hand-feed our horses. From an ethological perspective, hand-feeding can disrupt natural herd dynamics, encourage undesirable behaviours such as nipping, and create unnecessary competition or stress within the group. Instead, any treats such as apples and carrots must be placed in designated feed buckets. Clients agree to follow these guidelines to ensure the well-being of both the horses and themselves.

  • For the safety and well-being of our younger clients, we require a parent or legal guardian to be present during EFL sessions for individuals under the age of 18. This ensures appropriate supervision and support, especially given the large-animal environment and the potential for emotional exploration during sessions.  

  • We encourage clients to push themselves beyond their comfort zones, whether physically, mentally, or emotionally. However, the choice to engage in any aspect of the experience—such as wading through mud, walking further than usual, or exploring challenging topics—remains entirely with the client. Clients are empowered to make decisions that align with their personal limits while still embracing opportunities for growth.

  • TTT operates with a strict "no social media" policy regarding its programs and location. This policy is in place for several key reasons:

      • To promote a focus on nature connection and mindfulness, rather than encouraging reliance on social media platforms.

      • To maintain the discretion and privacy of our clients, many of whom seek our services due to the confidential nature of our work and location.

      • To protect the privacy of our private location.

      • To allow our small team to concentrate on the clients, and not be distracted by social media.

      • To ensure the confidentiality of all clients is maintained, and not jeopordised by a social media post.

    • Therefore, the sharing of photographs, videos, or any other media related to TTT's programs, horses, or location on social media platforms is strictly prohibited.

    • Photo permission will not be given.

    • TTT will not be using social media platforms to display its services

  • By signing this agreement, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the following terms and conditions as outlined on our website:

    • Booking Confirmation: You accept the communicated date as confirmation of your booking.

    • Refunds and Cancellation Policy: You understand that cancellations made after the 24-hour limit, or failure to attend your scheduled session, will result in a full charge.

    • Time Commitment: You agree to arrive on time for your session. If you are late, the session will still end at the scheduled time.

    • EFL Process: You understand that Equine Facilitated Learning (EFL) is a collaborative process requiring your active participation and motivation.

    • Number of Sessions: You acknowledge that the number of sessions required may vary depending on individual needs and goals.

    • Success Not Guaranteed: You understand that while EFL offers valuable tools for self-awareness and interpersonal skill development, success cannot be guaranteed.