Free trials (1 to 1)
Our free trials help with making informed decisions and selecting useful services.
Curious?
Feel free to explore...
our free sessions help reduce decision fatigue and make things easier!
Private community
Connect with like-minded people in small work or study focused groups. Six people or less.
Online coworking
Join our free, regular, coworking (body doubling) sessions to help create momentum and focus.
Tutoring and mentoring
sessions
Personalised one-to-one weekly tutoring sessions to improve grades and save time.
Coaching and assistive
technology training
Weekly one-to-one coaching sessions help accelerate productivity and wellbeing.
Complementary
therapy sessions
Personalised one-to-one sessions help to accelerate your calm and wellbeing .
enhance productivity and calm
Get personalised coaching, participate in discussions, and connect with a like-minded community to enhance growth.
Study...
Save time and improve grades
- Browse the Study section
- Schedule your free trials
- Ask us how to access your sessions privately or via the DSA
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Work...
Enhance productivity
- Browse the Work section
- Schedule your free trials
- Ask us for an invoice for Access to Work or pay privately
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Pause...
Rest and recover
- Browse the Wellbeing tools section
- Schedule your free trials
- Prioritise your health and schedule your chosen sessions
a space designed for growth
Join an inclusive network of people who naturally think outside the box. Gain insights, contribute, and elevate your experience.
Within the mergingminds community, we cowork, explore ideas and share achievements.
coaching, tutoring, mentoring,
training, wellbeing and community
We mix specialist coaching, tutoring, mentoring and wellbeing tools with a network of creative thinkers who think outside the box.
Custom coaching and tutoring
Create custom strategies that suit your situation, challenges and strengths, inline with your unique thinking style.
Proven personalised divergent approach
We are different. mergingminds’ creative and forward-thinking approach has helped employees in various industries increase their productivity.
Inclusive dynamic community
If your thinking style is unique, we would love to hear from you! We know the benefits of divergent thinking first hand. We allow people to discover how they work best so they can reach their goals.
Real-world success stories
Our clients enhance their productivity, prioritisation, and time-management skills. Enhanced wellbeing occurs as a result – improving staff retention. Our testimonials speak for themselves.
Regular coworking
Our free community complements your working and personal life. Avoiding tasks? Join our regular check ins and free coworking calls. Join us to build connections, create opportunities and share your success.
Confidential partnership
Coaching sessions are completely confidential, providing there is no risk of harm to anyone. We do take brief notes in Study Skills Tutoring and Mentoring sessions due to Student Finance England regulations.
connecting curious minds
We connect minds that long to uncover their power and make a difference in the world.
mergingminds was inspired by a pattern we have seen developing for almost ten years… as our clients and students rediscovered their powerful thinking styles, they asked how they can find and connect with other people who think in a way that diverges from the norm.
We know that the presence of a strong community, especially at times of deep realisation, enhances positive change, powerful progress and continued growth. That is exactly why we have built our free community. Together we are stronger – hence the name merging minds.
our team...
Lisa (she/her/hers)
Coaching, tutoring, mentoring and workplace strategy.
Our community brings together passionate individuals who think in different ways that challenge the status quo. We are at our best when challenged – providing we remember to pause and do what brings us joy of course!
Guiding people to create unique strategies to save time, improve productivity and enjoy life brings me so much joy!
I am a certified ADHD-Informed Coach, Dyslexia Coach, Corporate Coach, Workplace Strategy Coach, Specialist Study Skills Tutor, Zing Performance Provider and SELF-EMDR Coach, Assistive Technology Trainer, Reiki Practitioner and Teacher. I have an Enhanced DBS Certificate and am on the update service.
Due to my neurodivergence, I love to explore the big picture, patterns, connections, and ask questions that create space for powerful mindset shifts.
I have 30+ years experience in the workplace and 20+ years experience in education, specialising in neurodivergence. I have also run art workshops for people with mental health challenges. Curious? Click here.
Specific interests of mine are how our environments affect our effectiveness at work and ways to increase wellbeing. Oh, and insects.
Due to recently graduating from university, where I utilised DSA mentoring, I have a unique understanding of effective and impactful forms of support. I understand the importance of personally adapted support.
I am a fully qualified Autism and ADHD Specialist Mentor, and Assistive Technology Trainer. I have a degree in Psychology and Counselling Studies with experience in disability and neurodivergent mentoring within a charity organisation.
While studying, I acted as Access and Inclusion Officer where I advocated for a diverse range of students. This gave me important insight into their individual experiences and challenges. I also helped make impactful changes within the university.
As a neurodivergent LGBTQ+ person I have experience and perspective into the distinctive challenges that come from minority identities and ways the intersection of multiple identities can escalate the intensity of these challenges.
I have been practising energy healing and using crystal energies for 33 years, starting aged 16.
It was from the age of 8 I realised what I had in my hands and it scared me as due to religious people around me I daren’t say anything. However, as time went by and I met more open minded people, I felt I had to get some kind of qualification to somehow ‘validate’ my energy and was curious about Reiki.
I attained my first Reiki certification in 1999. I went on to become a Reiki Master in Summer 2025.
I often channel my natural healing ability and reiki through a crystal. If you wish to include a crystal in the healing you can have full input in choosing, we can discuss our focus and go from there.
I usually have a vision showing me which crystal/crystals to select so if you are unsure, I will use this intuitively. It will be suitable for you and the overall purpose/s of the healing.
client testimonials
frequently asked questions
what makes mergingminds unique?
mergingminds is unique because we help empower people and provide the option to connect with likeminded people in a private community space. We provide free, regular ongoing coworking sessions, an engaged community, and real-time guidance to ensure lasting results.
how much time will I need to commit each week?
Most people benefit from weekly sessions as they help create a feeling of momentum. One-hour sessions are the most popular, but some people prefer two and even three hour sessions. It really depends on your thinking style and circumstances. A curiosity call and free trial might help you decide.
BrainBoost Zing Performance Programmes involve 20–30 minutes per day for 90 days.
how soon will I see results?
The pace of change varies from person to person. A curiosity call and free trial can help you explore whether our support fits your goals. Contact us to discuss your situation.
will this work for my specific situation?
A curiosity call and free trial might help you discover what is the right fit for your situation right now. Also, some of our community members might be able to help, if you ask them.
do you offer payment plans?
Yes.
Our payment plans can be weekly or monthly, whatever your preference. If you decide to pay for your sessions in advance, to make things simpler, you get the same value as people who pay weekly and monthly.
what payment options do you offer for private clients?
- Credit Card
- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
- PayPal
- Stripe
Available methods are shown at checkout. We provide invoices and pro forma invoices. Contact us if you need one or would like to discuss a payment plan.
what happens after the programs end?
After completing your program, you are welcome to book in single sessions in the future, when things pop up you’d like to explore. You will of course continue to have access to our community. Also, you are more than welcome to join our regular online coworking sessions, if you find them useful.
After completing the 90-day BrainBoost Zing Performance Program, you are welcome to continue the exercises via the app at a monthly reduced rate for as long as you like, if you still find them beneficial. Equally you are welcome to schedule SELF-EMDR Coaching, ADHD Coaching, Dyslexia Coaching or Reiki as and when you like.
You can also take a break and return later.
What is DSA and how can I apply?
Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) is support to cover the study-related costs you have because of a mental health problem, long-term illness or any other disability. This can be on its own or in addition to any student finance you get.
The type of support and how much you get depends on your individual needs, not your household income.
Find out about DSA and how to apply on GOV.UK.
If you would like to speak to us about the possibility of Student Finance paying for your tutoring and mentoring, contact us.
Can I get a tutor for free?
Possibly! It is worth looking into Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA). Some people may be eligible without realising it.
University is very different to school. If you would like to explore whether DSA could pay for a specialist tutor, training and other support, contact your university or contact us.
What payment options do you offer for students not in receipt of DSA?
Credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal and Stripe.
If DSA is paying for your tutor, we will invoice Student Finance England directly. You will just need to sign a time sheet each session.
What if I decide my tutor isn’t a good fit for me after the free trial?
We know this happens sometimes as everyone is unique. That’s exactly why we provide free trials with zero pressure to request sessions with us.
You may resonate with one specialist more than another, so feel free to contact other professionals before deciding who is right for you.
To request a provider other than mergingminds, you can use the email template with their details instead.
What is mergingminds’ cancellation policy?
It is your responsibility to notify mergingminds if you are unable to attend a session.
If you cancel a remote session with less than 24 hours’ notice, the session will be charged for. For an in-person session, 48 hours’ notice is required.
On the day, your coach, trainer, tutor or mentor will wait a maximum of 15 minutes. If you have not arrived by then, the session will be classed as cancelled by you and charged for.
How can I ask for mergingminds to provide my NMH support through DSA?
You can request mergingminds to provide your Specialist Study Skills Tutor and/or Specialist Mentor (MH) if you are happy with remote support.
Send the email template above to your Needs Assessment Centre (StudyTech or Capita) to ask for a change of DSA provider.
Can mergingminds price-match quotes on my DSA2 form?
Yes. Please contact us.
Who is the support for?
Everyone can access tutoring, mentoring and assistive technology training. Some people apply for government support through DSA and some choose to pay privately.
Everyone can access coaching, mentoring and assistive technology training. Some people apply for government support through Access to Work, some employers pay for the support and some people choose to pay privately.
Can I get coaching, equipment and software training for free?
Possibly. Access to Work may help pay for practical support if you have a disability or health condition that affects your work. A formal diagnosis is not necessary to apply.
Support is based on your individual needs. If you receive a grant, it will not affect other benefits and you will not have to pay it back. You or your employer may need to pay some costs up front and claim them back later.
Check eligibility and how to apply on GOV.UK, or contact us to discuss coaching and training.
Is there a way to get Zing Performance Programs through a publicly funded healthcare system?
It is currently unclear which healthcare systems will fund Zing Performance Programmes. Your insurance may be able to cover them; ask your insurer to confirm eligibility, coverage and any costs before booking.
I am self-employed. Can I still apply for Access to Work?
Yes. Self-employed people can apply, subject to the scheme’s eligibility requirements. Check the requirements and apply on GOV.UK.
Can I ask Access to Work to pay for a Zing Performance Program?
You can ask your case worker whether the programme could be included in your support. If you would like us to help with information for your request, contact us.
Can mergingminds price-match quotes from Access to Work?
Yes. Please contact us to ask for a pro forma invoice.
How can I change my provider to mergingminds?
Ask us for an invoice for the coaching or technology training you would like us to provide. Check with your Access to Work case worker that the support and cost match what has been agreed in your grant.
When claiming, you will need your support dates and the requested invoices or receipts. See the GOV.UK claiming guidance or ask us for an invoice.
Is it possible to pay in instalments?
Yes. The Brain Boost Zing Performance Program is also available in 12 monthly or 52 weekly payments. These plans let people save up over a year; programmes can be started after nine months of payments.
If you would like anything else payable with weekly or monthly payments, contact us.
Money is tricky at the moment. Are there other ways to access your services?
We want our services to be accessible, regardless of people’s current financial situation.
Bursaries: we often have bursaries available, which may mean you do not need to pay us. Please get in touch to ask.
Skill swap: our community includes people who share their services in exchange for other services. Contact us to ask about a skill swap.
I have an idea for your website. How can I share it?
We are always looking to improve our service, especially if it involves making our services more accessible. If you have an idea, please contact us.
What if a service isn’t a good fit for me after the free trial?
Everyone is unique. That’s why we provide free trials with no pressure to purchase further sessions.
You may feel more comfortable with another specialist, benefit from trying a different service, or choose to look elsewhere. We can signpost you to other services if further exploration could help.
Contact us if you would like to talk through your options.
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