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Calpe, Spain: Coaching for the whole family

Finally Laughing Again.

When worries, conflicts or crises dominate everyday life, we support families with coaching and programs for new perspectives.

★★★★★

"For the first time I felt truly understood." - Anne, 21

100+ Families guided
15+ yrs Experience
Calpe Spain
"Understanding changes everything." Esther
Calpe, Spain Online worldwide
Esther Butenschoen of Solutions Institute: family coaching in Calpe, Spain
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3 Coaching Formats
Safe Space Confidential, without judgment
Solution-Focused Possibilities, not problems
Online & In-Person Anywhere in the world
Lasting Change Embedded, measurable impact
Systems Thinking Root causes, not symptoms
100+ Families Guided on their journey

The right program for every need

Whether online or in person in Calpe, together we find the right support for you.

Individual Coaching Individual

Individual Coaching

Sometimes you need a safe space to rediscover yourself, sort your thoughts and find new paths.

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Family Coaching Family

Family Coaching

Understanding, trust and real connection strengthen families and help find new ways together.

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Animal-Assisted Programs Nature & Animals

Animal-Assisted Programs

Animals create trust, calm and genuine connection, often where words alone are not enough.

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Workbooks & Courses Online

Workbooks & Courses

Learn at your own pace, flexible, practical and from anywhere in the world.

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Family Coaching

Every family member brings their own perspective, and that is often where conflicts arise. In family coaching we create a space where everyone is heard, misunderstandings are clarified, and new paths forward emerge together.

  • For families in times of change
  • When communication breaks down
  • When closeness and boundaries need redefining

€650 per month

Combination of individual and family sessions

Free Consultation

Animal-Assisted Programs

Animals meet us without expectations or judgment. This creates trust, calm, and genuine connection, often where words alone are not enough.

  • Animal-assisted support for children and teenagers
  • Tailored to age and individual needs

€600 / 4-week package

Free Consultation

Gift a riding lesson

With our riding lesson donation programme you can give children in special life situations time together with our horses.

You can buy an extra riding lesson for our donation programme, or donate an already paid lesson if you cancelled your appointment at least 24 hours in advance and do not wish to reschedule.

Donated lessons are given, in cooperation with a social organisation in Spain, to children for whom this experience can be a special opportunity and a valuable one.

You may not be able to ride today – but perhaps another child can.

Gift a riding lesson

Meet the Heart Behind the Mission

As a qualified educator, family coach, and mother of four, I know how challenging life can sometimes be.

When you are in the middle of a situation, you often see only the next steps, not the whole picture. That is exactly when an outside perspective can help you recognise connections, reveal new possibilities, and find your way again. Through my coaching, I help you gain clarity, find direction, and create lasting change.

Esther Butenschoen, family coach and founder of Solutions Institute

Esther

Educator, Family Coach & Founder

Role Educator, Family Coach & Founder

As a qualified educator, family coach, and mother of four, Esther knows how challenging life can sometimes be.

Frauke, therapeutic riding specialist at Solutions Institute

Frauke

Therapeutic Riding

Languages German, Spanish, English

Frauke combines her experience in therapeutic riding with her training in forest sciences, environmental education, and Educación Social. This versatile background brings pedagogical expertise, creativity, and a particular sensitivity to each person's individual needs.

Ainhoa, equine educator and mentor at Solutions Institute

Ainhoa

Equine Educator & Mentor

Languages Spanish, Valencian, English, French

Ainhoa especially supports children and beginner riders on their first steps with horses. With creativity, patience, and enthusiasm, she designs varied lessons and special experiences around horses and ponies.

Anne, animal care and programme support at Solutions Institute

Anne

Animal Care & Programme Support

Languages German, English, Spanish

Anne is the heart and soul of our animals and cares for their wellbeing with great dedication and attention.

Patricia, dressage instructor at Solutions Institute

Patricia

Dressage Instructor

Role Dressage Instructor

Patricia is our dressage instructor with many years of experience in equestrian sport and active competition experience up to Dressurklasse M.

Compassionate Guidance We lead with empathy and respect.
Lasting Connections Building trust between people and horses.
Growth & Possibility Empowering every rider's unique journey.

The Path to Change

From the first insight to more clarity, growth, and stability.

Understanding: recognise the situation and see the bigger picture
01

Understanding

Recognise the situation and see the bigger picture, the first step toward clarity.

Orientation: gain new perspectives and find your own path
02

Orientation

Gain new perspectives and find your own path forward.

Growth: develop strengths and grow step by step
03

Growth

Develop strengths, build new skills, and grow step by step.

Change: release old patterns and shape new ways
04

Change

Release old patterns and shape new ways in everyday life.

Stability: ease, connection and joy in family life
05

Stability

Anchor change and rediscover ease, connection, and joy in family life.

What our clients say

Five-star reviews from families we have supported.

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Your path to ease begins here.

Every change begins with a first step. Sometimes that's just a conversation.

Calpe, Spain
esther@solutions.institute