Yes! At To the Tutors, we understand that students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs often face challenges that go far beyond the classroom. Anxiety, low mood, trauma, emotional regulation difficulties, and behavioural struggles can all affect a young person’s ability to learn and thrive in school.

We are not therapists, but we use a therapeutic education approach designed specifically to support students who need more than just academic help.

What We Offer SEMH Learners
1. Safe, Non-Judgemental Relationships
We build strong, trusting connections with students. Many SEMH learners have had difficult experiences with school or adults. We earn their trust by showing consistency, kindness, and genuine respect.

2. Calm, Flexible Learning Environments
Our sessions are tailored to the student’s emotional state on the day. If they’re dysregulated or overwhelmed, we slow down. If they’re ready to focus, we move forward. Learning happens best when the student feels safe and heard.

3. Emotional Awareness and Regulation Support
Our tutors are trained to spot signs of distress or dysregulation. We integrate emotional check-ins, grounding techniques, and calm communication strategies to help students manage their feelings while learning.

4. Focus on Self-Esteem and Confidence
SEMH students often carry shame or fear around learning. We focus on small, achievable steps and celebrate every win, rebuilding confidence without pressure.

5. Individualised, Strength-Based Teaching
We adapt our teaching to each student’s pace and needs, always looking for strengths to build on. Our goal is to help them see themselves as capable and valued.

6. Consistency and Predictability
Many SEMH learners thrive with routine and reliable relationships. We provide regular, stable sessions that help students feel secure and supported.

Therapeutic tutoring means we tutor whilst taking emotions seriously. We understand that things like anxiety, low self-esteem, stress, or past school experiences can get in the way of learning. Our tutors are trained to notice these emotional blocks and respond with empathy, patience, and care.
We:
- Create safe, supportive spaces for learning
- Build trust and confidence
- Help students manage stress and frustration
- Encourage self-belief and resilience
We use therapeutic approaches, but we are NOT mental health professionals.

Therapy is a clinical service provided by licensed professionals such as counsellors, psychotherapists, or psychologists. Therapists work with mental health conditions, trauma, and emotional issues in a structured, regulated way. Therapy is designed to treat and sometimes diagnose mental health concerns.

How We Work Alongside Therapy
Many of our students are also supported by therapists or school counsellors, and that’s okay. Our work can sit alongside therapy, offering an extra layer of care that focuses on how students feel while learning.

We’re here to support learning in a way that feels good, builds confidence, and helps students move forward, emotionally and academically.