Brain in Hand is a professional support system for managing anxiety and coping with overwhelm. 

If you are neurodivergent, have a mental health condition, or a learning difficulty, you might benefit from our support. We’ve supported autistic people, people with ADHD, and individuals with a range of anxiety-based difficulties. 

We can support you with planning, building your independence, making decisions, managing your feelings, unexpected events, and more. Ultimately, you decide how Brain in Hand can support you with your specific difficulties and goals.

Brain in Hand coaching is a professional service designed to help you improve your life. Our expert coaches understand how Autism and ADHD can impact you day-to-day.

They will offer practical support to help you develop effective coping strategies, work through difficulties, and build up your independence. Your coaching experience will be tailored to your personal journey, allowing you to overcome your difficulties, and work towards your goals.

At Brain in Hand, we meticulously select our coaches, considering their diverse range of skills and qualities to ensure they can effectively support the unique needs of our users. We prioritise individuals with qualifications in relevant sectors, coupled with extensive experience in supporting neurodivergent individuals and those managing anxiety-based mental health conditions. Our coaches undergo comprehensive in-house training programs, collaboratively developed with experts by experience. These training sessions equip our coaches with an array of solution-focused coaching tools tailored to address the specific challenges faced by our users. Additionally, we provide ongoing training and support to ensure that our coaches stay alongside of the latest methodologies and practices in coaching.

Quality assurance is paramount at Brain in Hand. To uphold our commitment to excellence, all our coaches receive continuous supervision and performance evaluations. This ensures that our coaching practice remains not only effective but also aligned with the evolving needs of our users. Our dedication to ongoing quality ensures that our users receive the highest standard of support and guidance throughout their journey.

Yes, there are a few funding pathways that you can consider. If you’re a student or employee (including self-employed people), you might be able to access Brain in Hand via the Disabled Students’ allowance or the Access to Work scheme.

Visit our funding page to learn more about the different funding options available. If you would like to talk to a member of our team, please contact us via email here.

Yes, we understand that not everyone will have a formal diagnosis and that’s okay. We’ll get in contact after you apply to ensure we’re a good match for you. If you’re unsure and have questions about applying, you can contact a member of our team via email here.

This might be an option for you. Some employers might privately purchase Brain in Hand as part of their reasonable workplace adjustments for their staff. Alternatively, as an employee, you might be eligible for the Access to Work scheme, which could offer to fund Brain in Hand as part of your package. For more information, please visit our funding page.

The Brain in Hand system is text-based and does require a basic level of literacy. Everything in your Brain in Hand account can be written in your own words, so you can ensure it makes sense to you. 

You would also need to feel comfortable using technology. If you’re someone who is comfortable using a smartphone, Brain in Hand should feel accessible to you. Our system is also compatible with various accessibility features for Android and IOS devices.

Visit our dedicated FAQ page for more information about accessibility features, the app, our users, and our human support. You can also contact our friendly customer service team via email here.