Horticultural Therapist
19AI EXPOSURE TODAY19
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST64%
NOT A FORECAST64%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
STARTING PAY£25,000 - £30,000
PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
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Horticultural Therapist
Horticultural therapists use gardening and plants to help people with mental health problems, physical disabilities, or learning difficulties feel better and stronger. They design garden activities and teach people how caring for plants can help them heal.
THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.
AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.
This job holds up well against AI
AI exposure today is low on our index (19), and the work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Organisations in this field
Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.
ThriveThrive is a leading charity that uses gardening to help people with disabilities and mental health issues. They offer a supportive environment for horticultural therapists to develop their skills.
The National Garden SchemeThis organisation promotes the benefits of gardening and supports various health initiatives. They provide opportunities for horticultural therapists to engage with the community.
Green CareGreen Care focuses on the therapeutic benefits of gardening and nature. They are committed to providing a nurturing environment for both clients and staff.
The Royal Horticultural SocietyThe RHS is a prominent organisation in horticulture, offering resources and support for horticultural therapists to enhance their practice.MindMind is a mental health charity that incorporates horticultural therapy into their programmes, providing a unique opportunity for therapists to work in mental health settings.