What I Do
Grounded, ethical practice
I work at the intersection of therapeutic education, animal-assisted interventions, and professional training. My focus is on approaches that are safe, ethical, and that hold up in real settings.
This means creating structures where children and animals are protected, staff feel confident in their roles, and interventions have clear outcomes. I believe in combining theory with practice—taking ideas off the page and shaping them into methods that can be used in classrooms, therapy sessions, and everyday care.
“Good practice should hold up on a busy day. Clear roles. Steady routines. Kind practice.” style):
About Charlotte
I am the Co-founder and CEO of the Elysian Group, a UK organisation delivering therapeutic education, animal-assisted interventions, community projects, and professional training. My career began in hands-on practice—working directly with children, families, and animals—and that experience continues to guide my approach today.
I believe meaningful change comes from care that is practical, compassionate, and ethically sound. Alongside leading Elysian’s services, I write and speak about grounded practice in Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI). My first “how-to” book on AAI is underway, with future projects exploring dogs in therapy and a children’s series.
Speaking and Consulting
I speak with practitioners, school leaders, and commissioners about:
- Building safe and ethical AAI programmes
- Therapeutic language in practice
- Team development, safeguarding, and supervision
- Integrating animals and learning in complex settings
- Setting up therapy farms, Equine Assisted Learning, and similar services
Resources & Updates
Get the latest on my talks, book progress, and training events, along with practical insights from Elysian’s day-to-day work.
Short updates, helpful resources, and reflections to inspire safe, ethical practice in schools and therapy settings.
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What People Are Saying
Charlotte brings clarity and calm to complex work. Her ability to translate big ideas into practical steps has transformed how our team approaches animal-assisted practice.
Working with Charlotte is inspiring. She listens carefully, shares her expertise generously, and always keeps the wellbeing of both children and animals at the heart of every plan.
Her guidance gave us the structure we needed to start our own animal-assisted programme safely and ethically. Charlotte made a daunting process feel achievable.