Providing Therapeutic Healthcare & Well-Being Services Since 2009
020 3621 7684
adotherapy.co.uk
therapy@adotherapy.co.uk
THERAPY SERVICES
We provide a wide range of therapeutic professional services to meet your needs. From assisted activities to therapeutic outcomes, we cater for a wide range of private and professional referrals for individuals and small groups of children, young people and adults
The Therapeutic Specialists
We are a specialist team of individuals who have a wide variety of relevant qualifications, that aim to offer a range of well-being and therapeutic services with something to help each individual that we are referred. We appreciate that just by you reading this information, you may be having some difficulties or supporting someone who does. With this in mind, we have broken down our information as simply as possible, however if you experience any area of confusion, please do not hesitate to get in touch - you are in supportive hands!
Our Ethos
In brief, we believe strongly in the science and statistics that surround being outdoors and the benefits that this can bring to our health and wellbeing. It has been proven that spending time in nature can help with mental health problems, such as anxiety and depression.
With this in mind, we have created a 'safe haven' for our service users to access which is based in Welling, Kent. Service users travel down a standard urbanised street, wondering if they are in the right place and at the end of the road, they are greeted by our pygmy goats and it is at that point, that their experience starts with ADO Therapy.
We are based in 6.4 acres of woodland and farmland, with Eco oppurtunities in abundance. We have over 50 different species of animals, including a herd of horses! If animals are not of interest, not to worry as we offer much more than just interventions with animals. We are not only skilled in a therapeutic nature, but also with specialisms including bushcraft, adventure sport, conservation, gardening and much more. Interventions which are based outdoors like ours, are known as 'Eco Interventions' and you can read in more detail about this term in its own area on our website.
Please note that other than Psychotherapy (which is delivered remotely) any of our 'Outcome Assisted Therapies' or 'Assisted Activities' can incorporate the above specialisms, you can explain to us at the 'Assessment Stage' what your interests are, and we can tailor make you a programme (an example of this, could be choosing CBT as the Outcome Framework choice, with the specialism of Equine Therapy embedded. Working through behaviour and thought patterns, whilst decompressing with our herd, instead of in a clinical four wall space).
Outcome Assisted Therapy Sessions will be structured to work towards preset goals over a set period and number of sessions (usually a minimum of 12) and are led by a qualified member of the team with existing therapy specialisms and proven experience in the chosen area (other than psychotherapy, this does not require a minimum of 12 sessions).
Assisted Activity Sessions are a non-outcome focused therapy, which ultimately aims for service users to express themselves in a safe and secure environment, without working towards preset goals but still experiencing a sense of calm in an overstimulating world. The session structure around Assisted Activity sessions is more fluid, they do not need to have a minimum or a maximum duration. Many service users just access Assisted Activities in the school holidays, whereas others have one each week.
Please see the other tabs which have more detailed breakdowns to allow for a smooth and enjoyable read, avoiding confusion.
Equine Services
Embrace the bond with horses.
ADO offer a range of equine assisted activities (EAA) and outcomes (EAT) from our own site and with our own trained horses and ponies. This popular activity and therapy provides a fantastic opportunity to work with these wonderful animals for those utilising our services. We have a grooming yard, stables and exercise ring and all the facilities for our customers to enjoy some quality time bonding with our horses and ponies.
Assisted Activities
Assisted Activity Sessions are a non-outcome focused therapy, which ultimately aims for service users to express themselves in a safe and secure environment, without working towards preset goals but still experiencing a sense of calm in an overstimulating world. The session structure around Assisted Activity sessions is more fluid, they do not need to have a minimum or a maximum duration. Many service users just access Assisted Activities in the school holidays, whereas others have one each week.
Eco Activities
Eco based activities or ecotherapy are at the heart of ADO Therapy team’s ethos and culture. In particular, ecotherapy is an approach which rests on the idea that people have a deep connection to their environment and to the earth itself
Outcome Therapy
Outcome Assisted Therapy Sessions will be structured to work towards preset goals over a set period and number of sessions (usually a minimum of 12) and are led by a qualified member of the team with existing therapy specialisms and proven experience in the chosen area (other than psychotherapy, this does not require a minimum of 12 sessions).
Relaxation Therapy
The term 'Relaxation' suggests a state of ease which is characterised by limited body tension and freedom from unnecessary worries and fears. Relaxation therapy involves a set of sessions led by a therapist where the client is educated and supported to learn various techniques that enable them to make changes to their physical and mental state to aid relaxation, in every-day life.
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy is a psychoanalytic treatment for children, young people and families. Child and adolescent psychotherapists treat a range of emotional and behavioural problems not easily addressed by other methods of treatment.
Therapy Day Service
Our Therapy Day Service is based on young people (from KS3+) attending between 2-4 days per week. This model was created as a mid/long term offer for young people for whatever reason may be struggling to engage in full time education, or education at all! We noticed a pattern of young people finding life very difficult to manage, and the way that some of them were triggered by the pressures of education, was something that we could not ignore.
Re-Engagement
Our Re-engagement model is bespoke and is offered from a minimum of one hour per week to a maximum of two days. The main aim of this model, was to provide a service which can be adapted to suit each individual. It can be run from 9am-3pm Monday-Friday, and it can start by simply engaging with the service user by sending photographs or a video each week of the animals, working on building the trust.
The Assessment
The Assessment
Regardless of the service that you are interested in, our first step starts with the assessment. The assessment stage is an important part of joining our services so that we can fully assess the diverse needs of the service user prior to them starting their sessions with us. This is part consultation and part trial to fully assess the service user along with their caregiver or professional (if under 18, or if over 18 but requires support). The assessment stage is a fact-finding time, not only for us but also for the service user. We are very alternative, and it may be that we are not what you envisaged! with that in mind, the assessment is a stand-alone fee whereby service users can decide not to book sessions thereafter.
If you are interested in starting one of our services, either for yourself or someone in your care, there are 5 easy steps to follow. Our assessment process is efficient and ensures that all the relevant information can be gathered to provide an accurate service. We then tailor the therapeutic experience to their needs, based on our recommendation.
All service users will be required to have an assessment before starting their sessions with us, and whilst we take on board the wishes of the service user, we do reserve the right to formulate an offer based on our views and how best we can manage each individual.
What Assessment Type Do I Need?
For anyone interested in attending for Assisted Activities/ Assisted Therapy or Re-engagement Models for less than 3 hours per week- you will be required to book our shorter assessment which includes a short online assessment form, followed by a 30 minute visit to us prior to booking sessions (maximum of two caregivers welcome to join). For anyone wanting to book more than 3 hours per week which falls under the Re-engagement and Therapy Day Service Models, you will be required to complete the same online form, and will be required to attend a two-day practical assessment (maximum of two caregivers attends for first two hours on day one and please be reminded- the Re-engagement and Therapy Day Service Models are open to professional referrals only).
Book Your Assessment
If you are interested to find out more, including the cost of our assessments, please click on the 'prices' tab.
Half-Term & Holiday Activities
If you are looking for some great activities for your children during school half-terms and holidays, we run a number of options from which you can choose. We run either half-day (3 hours) or full-day (5 hours) programmes on a 1:1 ratio for your children. There is an option to complete a range of AQA Unit Award programmes, which can be then be run within these sessions. AQA programmes typically last one or two days to complete successfully and provide a fantastic reward that can be used in the future to denote an achievement and experience in a certain subject. The AQA Unit Awards can spread over several sessions depending on how long your sessions are booked for. For example a full day-5 hour AQA can be booked over 5 x 1 hour sessions.
Interested In Our Services?
If you would like to speak to one of our ADO Therapy team to get the ball rolling, simply click or tap on the link below.
Private Funded, Local Government - Health Authority Funded and Referrals are all welcome.