Writing
Resources, Writing & Practical Tools
My writing and resources are grounded in more than 20 years of frontline and leadership experience across therapeutic education, wellbeing, safeguarding, relational practice, and animal-assisted interventions.
Alongside leading organisations within the Elysian Group, I have completed postgraduate research and academic writing focused on leadership, therapeutic practice, and real-world systems of support. Much of my work combines practical experience with research, implementation, and reflective practice.
Over the years, I have developed a wide range of frameworks, templates, training materials, guidance documents, reflective tools, and practical resources through direct work within schools, organisations, therapeutic services, and multidisciplinary teams.
Rather than offering generic downloads, I prefer resources to be shared within the context of meaningful conversations, consultancy, training, or collaborative support, so that guidance can be adapted appropriately to the needs of individuals, teams, and organisations.
Featured Book – Starting Strong
Starting Strong: Your First Steps into Animal-Assisted Interventions
This practical and inspiring guide is for anyone curious about working alongside animals to support human wellbeing. Whether you are a teacher, therapist, youth worker, or simply interested in this field, this book offers a clear and accessible starting point.
Written from real frontline experience, Starting Strong shares honest insights, real case examples, and lessons learned through growth, challenge, and reflection. It provides ethical foundations and practical guidance on how to begin Animal-Assisted Interventions safely and meaningfully, without jargon or unrealistic promises.
This is not a clinical textbook or a feel-good memoir. It is a toolkit for action.
If you are drawn to the interconnection between humans and animals and want to understand how it can be applied in real world settings, this book offers a clear and practical starting point.
Launch date: 28 January
Available now for pre-order
Upcoming Project – Dogs in Therapy
Exploring the Healing Bond
Charlotte’s next project looks at the deep, everyday relationships between dogs and the people they support in therapeutic and education settings. This book will share stories, insights, and practical advice for teams working with therapy dogs.
Children’s Series (Concept Stage)
That Help Families Talk
Charlotte is exploring a children’s book series that helps families start gentle conversations about big feelings—love, loss, change, and resilience—through warm, engaging stories.
Each story is crafted to spark empathy and curiosity, offering families simple ways to connect and share their emotions.
With relatable characters and comforting themes, the series aims to nurture understanding, healing, and hope for children and the adults who care for them.