A: Individual Sessions are usually offered in groups called ‘Intensives’. Occasionally we offer individual sessions based on specific circumstances.

When these are in-person, generally you come twice a day for 4 days, for sessions that are 30-40 minutes each with an optimum gap of 3 hours between the sessions to allow for processing time. All intensives are followed by a 60 minute online call the following week.

When these are online you take part in four 30 minute coaching sessions over the space of one week. We also add a 60 minute Preparation session before the first session, and a 60 minute Consolidation session, usually the week after. These two extra sessions are usually just for the caregiver(s). You’ll find more details on our NeuroMovement intensives page.

Prices range from £445-£680, which includes a greater discount the more sessions you book.

We are always happy to talk through your individual situation. Contact us to send a query or arrange a free 30 minute call.  

A: We generally offer in-depth HANDLE Assessments which are a series of sessions and follow-ups, It’s also possible to start with a Screening which is much shorter and less in-depth. Both Assessments and Screenings are followed by 6 month packs of Review appointments. Reviews can take place either in person or online, and the packs include any additional phone or email support that is needed in between. 

A HANDLE Assessment pack costs £835-£940. Screening packs start from £490. Review packs are typically £770-£1120 for six months, which includes all in-person, phone and online contact during that time. We tailor packs to the needs of the client and are happy to talk through the different options during a free 30 minute initial call.

For course prices please see information for individual courses. For Level 1 and 2 courses in the UK early booking rates, group discounts and some concessions based on financial need are usually available. We also offer a substantial discount to people who are doing a 1:1 programme with us. Please contact us to find out more. 

A: If you are not sure whether NeuroMovement or HANDLE will be best for you, you can begin with a Starter Pack where you can meet Sean and get to know each other, try out different activities and get some initial insights. Once he has spent some in-depth time like this with you and/or your child, Sean will have a better understanding of your needs and can help you to decide which approach is likely to suit you best.

Starter Packs can take place in person or online and cost £240.

If you decide to continue with HANDLE, the cost of the Starter pack will come off the total cost of the HANDLE Assessment Pack that you choose. If you decide to continue with NeuroMovement, you can arrange an Intensive either in person or online, or individual sessions where appropriate.

A: Although often referred to as HANDLE therapy or NeuroMovement therapy, at Brighton Learning House we think of these as educational approaches. The word therapy can imply that something is 'wrong', whereas we believe that learning is a life long process and that there are things we can do to enhance learning for anyone. We consider the whole picture and recognise that our clients' strengths and achievements can sometimes be because of their challenges, as well as despite them. We also believe the term therapy places the Practitioner in the active role and the recipient in a more passive role in fixing things. We see our work as a collaboration, where there is learning on both sides.

A: Our programmes are versatile and can generally be carried out alongside other therapies. Some of the other approaches our clients use include osteopathy, nutritional therapy, speech and language therapy, Rapid Prompting Method, RDI, DIR/Floortime, ABA or the Son-Rise Program.

However we are cautious not to overload sensitive systems so would always recommend discussing the compatibility of any specific therapies you are undertaking during your free 30 minute initial call.

A: An activity programme usually takes around 20-40 minutes per day. This could be done all at once or spread throughout the day, depending on the individual programme. 

We generally offer 6 month packs of appointments. Some clients find that 6 months is enough for them, though on average most clients continue their programmes for at least a year. 

After the initial Assessment or Screening appointments, sessions usually take place every 6 weeks and usually last around 1.5-2 hours. Reviews can take place online if frequent traveling is problematic. Clients more local to Brighton may find that shorter more frequent sessions are best for them. 

A: Both our courses and our programmes can stand alone.

Many parents and professionals notice significant changes in themselves, their children or the people they are working with after attending an Introductory day or weekend course, without ever doing further work with us. Others use the courses to find out more about HANDLE prior to beginning an individual programme. 

Likewise it is possible to begin an activity programme without having attended one of our courses, though we highly recommend that all of our clients and/or their families/carers attend our Level 1 and 2 courses if possible. In our experience this substantially deepens understanding of the HANDLE paradigm and the activities, and allows more time for development in the individual sessions because the underlying concepts are already familiar.

We offer special client rates on our Level 1 and 2 courses as we notice such valuable benefits from doing both together.

We are always happy to talk through your individual situation. Contact us to send a query or arrange a free 30 minute call.