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The Thinking Hat Co.

Everyone Needs a Toolbox for Life

I help people and organisations build theirs, using over 100 practical, evidence based mental health and wellbeing tools and techniques.
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Why It Works

Practical Tools for Real Life Challenges

We all have unique lives, experiences and challenges. That means the techniques or therapy that help one person may not help another. My philosophy is that most people don’t need more information. They need practical tools they can use in a crisis, with longer versions they can develop and refine over time. Some for now, more for later. Over the last decade, I’ve collected, tested and simplified more than 100 proven tools, grounded in evidence-based psychological approaches and translated into everyday language that’s easy to understand and even easier to use.

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WHAT I DO

Four Ways I Create Impact

Talks
Mentoring & Coaching
Training
Toolkits
WHO I HELP

Helping People Thrive at Work and in Education

Private Sector
  • Talks – Keynote Speeches, Themed Talks
  • Training – Executive, Management & Staff
  • Mentoring & Coaching for Individuals
  • Toolkits and Video Support
Education and Schools
  • Talks & Assemblies
  • Training for Staff
  • Mentoring & Coaching for Individuals
  • Toolkits and Content
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ABOUT PAUL

A Personal Journey of Change and Growth

For years, I lived with undiagnosed mental illness and neurodivergence, relying on unhealthy coping strategies to get by. Asking for help became the turning point that changed my life.

Since then, I’ve co-founded a mental health charity, supported thousands of people, and developed a toolbox of over 100 practical, evidence-based techniques. Today, I help people build resilience, improve wellbeing, and find the tools that work best for them.

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RESULTS

Results That Speak for Themselves

Case studies
Individualised Support for Complex Emotional Needs
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ADHD Coaching, Confidence and Educational Progress
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Supporting Mental Health Under Extreme Pressure
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From Overwhelm to Moving Forward
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Testimonials
“Paul somehow puts people totally at ease and inspires openness and honesty. 100% recommend.”
Workplace wellbeing participant
Workplace wellbeing participant
“Paul created a safe, welcoming and encouraging space for people to open up and talk. I felt comfortable I wasn't going to be put on the spot, and also able to contribute when I wanted to. I left feeling optimistic and equipped to take practical steps to help my own wellbeing and mental health.”
Workshop participant
Workshop participant
“Paul was excellent and encouraging throughout, with clear knowledge and a passion for what he is doing.”
Workplace wellbeing participant
Workplace wellbeing participant
“Paul was very informal, honest and open. No judgement on what people were saying. Quite fun and also thought provoking.”
Workshop participant
Workshop participant
“This was by far the best wellbeing workshop I have ever been to. Paul is fantastic — very engaging and I feel he managed to put everyone at ease.”
Workplace wellbeing participant
Workplace wellbeing participant
“At the end of the session it was clear we had covered a lot, been able to practise a few different things and had real tangible tools to take away. All in one hour!”
Workshop participant
Workshop participant
“The man who came in was brilliant and I would love to use the service again.”
Workplace participant
Workplace participant
“The gentleman leading the session was charismatic and enthusiastic. The session was engaging, and people were initially sceptical but really got behind it.”
Workplace participant
Workplace participant
“Really useful session. Paul really made everyone relax and open up. There was a noticeable buzz from everyone leaving the session.”
Workplace participant
Workplace participant
“Genuinely went into the session with low expectations, dreading the hour, but came out happy and very impressed.”
Workplace participant
Workplace participant
“The session was structured, informative and relaxing. The interaction made you stop and think about things. Overall, very enjoyable.”
Workplace participant
Workplace participant
“The workshop was a welcome change from a very busy week and gave me an opportunity to reflect on what is important to me.”
Workshop participant
Workshop participant
“I really appreciated the mix of Paul's honesty and the practical advice. This really feels like something which will help me in the future.”
Workshop participant
Workshop participant
“Paul was excellent and encouraging throughout, with clear knowledge and a passion for what he is doing.”
Employee, large UK organisation
Employee, large UK organisation
“In my 16 years in teaching, I've never seen a transformation like it.”
Teacher, school client
Teacher, school client
“Paul delivered his own story in such a way that, whilst emotive, it was balanced with positive outcomes and resources to support young people. Paul created debate in school which I believe will carry on for some time.”
School wellbeing professional
School wellbeing professional
“Paul was a very positive role model. The assembly reached some of those students who may have various problems and sometimes have no one to relate to.”
School staff member
School staff member
“Students have given really positive feedback on the content of the assemblies and workshops.”
Assistant Headteacher, secondary school
Assistant Headteacher, secondary school
“The techniques and ideas were really helpful and useful to most of the students I spoke to afterwards.”
Student, secondary school
Student, secondary school
“The work Paul does is inspiring. The workshop helped me personally and gave me some really helpful reminders.”
Student, secondary school
Student, secondary school
“The work has had a huge positive impact. The young person is always upbeat and chatty after sessions, even when struggling.”
Parent of a young person receiving support
Parent of a young person receiving support
“Over the last two years we tried many different approaches, but never had we seen the young person so positive, upbeat and actually using the information outside the sessions.”
Parent of a young person receiving support
Parent of a young person receiving support
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Not every young person can access the support they need. By becoming a Community Partner or School Sponsor, you can help fund mentoring, workshops, assemblies, and wellbeing programmes for schools and students who might otherwise miss out.

Whether you sponsor a session, support a pupil, or fund a whole-school initiative, your investment helps provide practical, evidence-based support that can change lives.

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