For professionals and families
Therapy and therapeutic sessions
These provisions offer both one to one and group sessions for young people at our sites across Surrey and Hampshire.
Please see below for information on the therapeutic provisions we offer at Elysian.
50 minute one to one therapeutic sessions, from age 5 upwards
Therapeutic sessions are led by experienced Therapeutic Support Workers who have worked with a very wide range of needs. Sessions are delivered in a calm and unhurried space. They are semi-structured rather than following a fixed programme, so they can move with how a young person is feeling on the day rather than requiring them to be ready for what was planned.
Much of what happens takes place alongside the animals rather than in conversation about them, for example grooming a pony or sitting with the smaller animals. For a lot of young people, particularly those who find being asked direct questions difficult, that is what makes the session possible.
If you are looking for one to one support and have a love for animals, please complete the referral form.
Sessions are booked in blocks of six, and individuals can continue to book in blocks of six for as long as required.
Therapeutic sessions: £49.61 per session plus VAT, or £297.66 plus VAT for a block of six.
If you would like to make a referral, please use the Refer or enquire page. Someone from the team will be in touch to talk it through and to agree the right starting point.
Therapy sessions, from age 5 upwards
Our 50 minute therapy sessions are delivered by qualified Therapists. Animal-assisted therapy is a therapeutic approach that incorporates interactions with animals to support emotional wellbeing, personal growth and mental health.
Animal-assisted therapy offers an alternative way of engaging in the therapeutic process for those who thrive in a more natural, relational and less formal environment.
If you are looking for one to one support and have a love for animals, please complete the referral form.
Sessions are booked in blocks of six, and individuals can continue to book in blocks of six for as long as required.
Therapy sessions: £82.68 per session plus VAT, or £496.08 plus VAT for a block of six.
If you would like to make a referral, please use the Refer or enquire page. Someone from the team will be in touch to talk it through and to agree the right starting point.
Which provision is right for the individual
If you are unsure whether this approach is right for you, that is fine. We encourage you to get in touch, ask questions and find out more. The best way to decide is often through a conversation about what you are looking for and whether our approach feels like a good fit.
If you would like to make a referral, please use the Refer or enquire page. Someone from the team will be in touch to talk it through and to agree the right starting point.
Therapeutic Work Experience
Our TWE provision offers group-based therapeutic support for children and young people who may benefit from a more creative, experiential approach. Sessions are designed to support emotional wellbeing, confidence, communication and engagement through meaningful activities in a supportive environment. Young people take part in two hour group sessions, delivered once or twice a week.
TWE is often accessed by children and young people who are currently attending an educational provision and require additional therapeutic input to complement their existing support.
TWE currently runs at our Surrey sites only, on Tuesdays 1pm to 3pm and Thursdays 1pm to 3pm.
If you would like to make a referral, please use the Refer or enquire page. Someone from the team will be in touch to talk it through and to agree the right starting point.