For home educated young people + teens
Most adults were never really taught how their mind works.
Let's change that.
Home education classes in psychology and wellbeing for young people, helping them understand their minds and build skills for life.
Psychology and wellbeing for the things that matter.
So many adults only begin trying to understand their mind when something has already become difficult. I’m Lucy, a psychologist, therapist, mindfulness teacher and home educating mum. I created these classes to give young people that understanding earlier, so they can make sense of themselves, build confidence and learn essential skills they can use throughout life.
You want your young person to be able to do the things that matter to them, whether that’s feeling more confident socially, doing the things they love or working towards a future goal. I bring psychology to life to help them take the next step towards the things they really want.
What makes these classes different
Real psychology, brought to life
We explore famous experiments, surprising research and brilliant questions about why people think, feel and behave as they do, making psychology interesting and enjoyable.
Ideas connected to their world
We connect psychology to friendships, emotions, decisions, social media and other situations young people recognise, showing how these ideas appear in their own world.
Looking at things differently
Young people examine evidence, consider different points of view and develop their own ideas, building confidence to question, discuss and think independently.
Helping minds make more sense
Understanding what the brain and body are doing can make thoughts, feelings and reactions less confusing, easier to understand and easier to talk about.
home education classes in Psychology and Wellbeing
Our home education classes run in short courses and individual classes throughout the year, covering both psychology and wellbeing topics. You can find out more on our upcoming classes page.
Psychology
the mind and human behaviour
Psychology is the study of why we think, feel and behave the way we do. In these classes, we explore real research, interesting experiments and the science of human behaviour, from memory and perception to decision-making, social media and influence. Young people begin to notice more, ask better questions and think independently.
upcoming topics including:
Some topics align with AQA Unit Awards and GCSE Psychology. These are not qualification courses, but it may be helpful to know that parts of the content align.
Individual classes start from £6.
- The Stroop effect and what it tells us about how attention works.
- The invisible gorilla experiment and why we miss things right in front of us.
- Placebos and how our expectations can change what we notice and feel.
- Why do people act differently in groups? From fitting in to following the crowd.
- How social media grabs our attention and why it can be difficult to look away.
topics including:
- Visual illusions and what they show us about how the brain creates what we see.
- Can you trust your memory? False memories and eyewitness testimony.
- Pavlov’s dogs and how our brains learn connections without us noticing.
- Mental shortcuts, bias and why our decisions aren’t always as logical as we think.
Mind + Wellbeing
Understanding + skills for life
Mind + Wellbeing classes help young people understand themselves, make sense of their thoughts and emotions and build skills they can use throughout life. Sessions are friendly and engaging, with questions, activities and discussions connected to situations young people recognise.
We also make space for bigger questions about happiness, identity, values and what it means to live well.
upcoming topics including:
Find out more about upcoming individual classes and mini-courses, from £6 per class.
- What helps us feel happy, and why no one feels good all the time.
- Mindset, motivation and why “just think positive” isn’t enough.
- What confidence really is and how to build it without pretending.
- Why our minds worry and what can help.
- How to set goals you actually care about.
topics including:
- Understanding emotions and why we need all of them.
- How breathing can help your body feel calmer, and why it works.
- Why being kind to yourself can help more than being hard on yourself.
- How feelings show up in your body and how to notice them sooner.
Who are these classes for?
Classes are for home-educated young people aged around 11–16, although the right fit depends more on the individual than their exact age.
Your young person may already be interested in psychology, or they may want to better understand themselves or build confidence with something that matters to them. Others will simply see a class and think, I want to know how that works.
Some young people enjoy discussing, sharing ideas and asking questions. Others prefer to listen, use the chat or join in more quietly. Everyone is welcome to participate in the way that suits them best.
Different ways of thinking, learning and taking part are welcome. If your young person is neurodivergent or has additional learning needs, I’m happy to discuss any support or adjustments that may help before you book.
A calm, inclusive learning space.
Classes run live on Zoom in a warm, relaxed group. I lead every session myself, with space to listen, ask questions or join the conversation, but no one is ever put on the spot.
Classes are relaxed, with time for young people to think, explore and contribute in their own way. If your young person feels unsure about joining a group, you can try out one of our free sessions first, and parents are always welcome to sit in if it helps.
I will also share resources and further reading when they are useful, so young people can go deeper into the topics that interest them most.
have any questions?
Get in touch, and I’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have.
How to Book
Explore our upcoming classes page, choose the class or short course you’d like and follow the link to book securely online.
You’ll then receive your confirmation and class joining details by email. Any resources or worksheets will be sent by email. If your young person needs anything else for the session, this will be included in the class or course details.
One the day, just follow the Zoom link and join the class.
Upcoming Classes
see what's coming soon psychology + wellbeing
Explore the individual classes and short courses currently open for booking, with new topics and dates added throughout the year.
Meet Lucy
I’m a psychologist, integrative therapist and mindfulness teacher with 25 years of experience. For over a decade, I ran a specialist alternative education provision, offering educational and therapeutic support for children and young people. This included children in care, young carers, young people with SEND and those who needed additional support with their emotional wellbeing.
Through working with young people for whom mainstream education had not worked, I saw how much difference the learning environment can make. Young people are more able to take part when they feel comfortable, understood and genuinely interested in what they’re learning.
I’ve worked alongside schools and home educating families for many years, and home educated my own daughter for the past six years. So I know how much it matters to find learning that feels flexible, meaningful and right for your child.
I created these classes because I wanted home educated young people to have access to thoughtful psychology and wellbeing learning, to understand their minds, explore ideas and discover more of what they can do.
Lucy Mundy
MSc, BSc (Hons) Psychology, HDipCBH, DipSMRB, GMBPsS, MNCIP (reg)
frequently asked questions
Classes take place live on Zoom, so your young person will need a device they can use to join the session and somewhere reasonably quiet. A notebook and pen can be useful too.
Any resources or worksheets will be sent via email, if anything else is needed to bring along it will be in the session or course details.
Most classes are designed for young people aged around 11 to 16, but some courses or individual classes may be suitable for slightly different ages. The recommended age range will always be shown in the course or class details.
The right fit depends more on the young person than their exact age, so if you are unsure, you are welcome to ask before booking.
Yes. Some classes cover GCSE Psychology topics, including memory, perception, social influence etc, research methods and key studies.
They are not GCSE courses and do not replace a formal qualification, but they can help young people build confidence with the subject, understand key ideas early and develop a genuine interest in psychology.
Some topics may also align with AQA Unit Awards. I don’t offer the awards directly, but if your young person is working with an AQA Unit Award provider, they may be able to use these classes as part of that work.
Many young people feel nervous about joining a new group, and that is completely understandable. Questions and conversation are welcome, but never expected, and no one is put on the spot. Your young person can listen first, take their time to settle in, and join in when they feel ready. Parents are also welcome to support their young person as needed.
For safeguarding, I’ll ask everyone to turn their camera on briefly when they join. Cameras can help the group feel more connected, but your young person can turn theirs off once the class begins if they feel more comfortable that way.
No. These are educational classes designed to help young people learn about psychology, wellbeing and themselves., they are not therapy or counselling sessions.
If your young person is currently working with a therapist or CAMHS, the classes may sit well alongside that support, but they are not a replacement for therapy, counselling or mental health care.
Live classes are not recorded for safeguarding reasons, so there won’t be a replay available afterwards. Please check the class dates and your availability before booking.
Separate self-led versions are planned for the future, with videos and activities young people can work through in their own time.
Self-paced sessions are coming soon for families who prefer more flexibility, or for young people who would like to explore the content in their own time before joining a live group.
If you’d like to be the first to know when they’re available, please get in touch, and I’ll keep you updated.
Have any questions?
If you’re not sure which class to choose, or you have any questions before booking, just drop me a message, and I’ll get back to you.