Question 1

What is Mental Health Matrix?

Accepted Answer

Mental Health Matrix, formerly known as The Brain Gym, is an evidence-informed mental health platform delivering 500+ structured self-study courses, 33,000+ in-session resources and 2,000+ free tools across 29 specialist hubs. It is pluralistic by design, solution-focused by nature and person-centred at heart. Founded by Gareth Strangemore-Jones, it bridges the gap between demand and capacity in mental health.

Question 2

How much do Mental Health Matrix courses cost?

Accepted Answer

Self-study courses start from just £15.99 each. Each course includes six structured sessions with psychoeducation, reflective exercises, interactive tools and downloadable resources. Presenting Mindfulness courses with 20 chapters are available from £23.99. Free resources are also available across the platform.

Question 3

Are Mental Health Matrix courses evidence-informed?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All courses draw on 73 recognised therapeutic approaches including CBT, solution-focused therapy, mindfulness, psychoeducation, person-centred therapy and more. Content is developed under clinical governance by qualified therapists and supported by over 6,000 academic references.

Question 4

Can I access Mental Health Matrix from the NHS?

Accepted Answer

Mental Health Matrix is designed to complement NHS provision by bridging the gap between demand and capacity. Individuals, employers, educators and healthcare providers can all access the platform directly. A dedicated NHS Hub provides tailored resources for NHS staff and organisations.

Question 5

What free resources does Mental Health Matrix offer?

Accepted Answer

Mental Health Matrix offers over 2,000 free tools including breathing exercises, guided visualisations, grounding techniques, chair yoga, tai chi, sleep stories, nature immersions, mindful art templates, journaling prompts, feeling scales, body scans, MP3 audio sessions and educational resources across 29 specialist hubs.

Question 6

What mental health conditions does Mental Health Matrix cover?

Accepted Answer

Mental Health Matrix covers the top 100 mental health issues ranked by population burden, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, eating disorders, phobias, personality disorders, substance misuse, gambling harm, bereavement, chronic pain, burnout, relationship difficulties and many more. Over 100 life challenges are also covered.

Question 7

Does Mental Health Matrix offer sport performance mental health support?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Mental Health Matrix has dedicated sport and performance programmes for athletes, coaches and performers, including courses for pickleball, gymnastics, wheelchair rugby and other sports. A dedicated Para Sport Performance section covers wheelchair sports, Paralympic athletes, adaptive sport and spinal cord injury recovery.

Question 8

Can employers use Mental Health Matrix for workplace wellbeing?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Mental Health Matrix provides tailored employer and executive hubs with structured wellbeing programmes, team reporting, safeguarding alerts and aggregate analytics. Pricing starts from individual subscriptions through to enterprise-wide deployments for organisations of any size.

Question 9

Is Mental Health Matrix suitable for children and young people?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Mental Health Matrix offers dedicated courses and resources for children, teens and students, with age-appropriate content, safeguarding protocols and parent and guardian engagement tools. Specialist hubs for young people, students and parents provide targeted support.

Question 10

Who founded Mental Health Matrix?

Accepted Answer

Mental Health Matrix was founded by Gareth Strangemore-Jones, a qualified therapist holding MHFA, DCST, PDPCP, HPD, DSFH, DMH, AHD, NCTJ, MSC-CPA and PGCE (FE) qualifications. He serves as Founder, CEO and Clinical Lead, overseeing clinical governance and content development across the platform.

Question 11

How many therapy approaches does Mental Health Matrix use?

Accepted Answer

Mental Health Matrix integrates 73 recognised therapeutic approaches including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), solution-focused brief therapy, mindfulness, psychoeducation, person-centred therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), hypnotherapy, EMDR, dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing and many more.

Question 12

Can I book a therapist through Mental Health Matrix?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Mental Health Matrix offers a free initial assessment with the clinical team. Based on this assessment, clients are matched with a therapist from a team of over 50 qualified, accredited professionals. Sessions take place via encrypted, HIPAA and GDPR-compliant video conferencing built directly into the platform.