About Train Your Brain

At Train Your Brain, we believe that real success comes from more than just physical skill—it comes from training your mind to stay in flow. The flow state is when every action feels effortless, and your focus is so sharp that time seems to disappear. Whether you're an athlete, a creative, or a professional, you’ve likely had glimpses of this—those moments when everything clicks.

We understand the pressures of high-performance environments—whether in sport, the arts, or the corporate world. The stress of having your career, reputation, or opportunities hinge on your performance can be overwhelming. This intense pressure often leads to self-doubt, anxiety, and even fear of failure. Our approach is designed to help you manage these challenges head-on.

Our goal is to help you access that state more consistently, no matter the pressure. Using a combination of Compassionate Mind Training (CMT) and proven sport psychology techniques, we’ll equip you with the mental skills needed to stay focused, adaptable, and in control—even in the most demanding situations.

Meet Jessica O’Kelly

Mental Performance Coach ◇ Performance Psychologist

Founder of Train Your Brain

I founded Train Your Brain to bring my unique approach to individuals looking to enhance both their well-being and their performance. My journey began in 2016 when I started working in mental health services across forensic, adult, and young people teams. I learned how unhelpful psychological patterns develop and how they can be transformed.

But I quickly realised that these same therapeutic tools could be applied to more than mental health recovery—they could be used to enhance performance. In 2022, I founded Train Your Brain to merge my mental health expertise with the science of performance psychology.

Since then, I’ve worked with clients across various high-performance environments, from professional athletes competing internationally to professionals at the top of their fields. Whether it’s a football academy player striving for a spot on a pro team or a corporate leader needing to stay calm under pressure, my approach provides the tools to help you unlock mental clarity, resilience, and lasting confidence.

Just as athletes condition their muscles, I’ll help you condition your mind to stay sharp, composed, and in control. Whether you’re aiming to improve focus, build confidence, or recover from setbacks, I’ll guide you in turning obstacles into opportunities for growth.

    • Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) – British Psychological Society (BPS)

    • Member of the Division of Sport and Exercise Psychology (DSEP) – BPS

    • Working towards full registration with Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)

  • Academic Qualifications:

    • MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology – University of Greenwich (Distinction)

    • PGDip Educational Mental Health Practice – Kings College London (Distinction)

    • BSc Psychology – University of Bristol

    Professional Training:

    • Resilient RESET Program – Certified Instructor

    • Low Intensity CBT Young Person Diploma – Kings College London

    • Introduction to Theory & Practice of Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) – Compassionate Mind Foundation

    • QSEP – British Psychological Society, training towards full qualification as a Sport Psychologist (HCPC)

Our Trusted Partners

  • Pete Jackson

    Headquartered in London, UK, but practising with athletes, performers and teams from around the world, Pete works with clients on the psychological dimension of their sport, business or performance-based endeavours. He also hosts the Slice of PIE podcast, which launched in 2020 and has been nominated for a Sports Podcast Group award in 2021.

    Website

  • Fail Better Training

    Fail Better Training specialises in mental performance coaching across sports, business, medicine, and academics. Rooted in evidence-based research, they help individuals build resilience and navigate challenges to succeed in all areas of life. As mentors and collaborators, they have been pivotal in shaping my approach.

    Website

Success Stories

  • Lila simpson (Competitive padel and tennis player) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    I could not recommend working with Jess enough. She is warm, honest and insightful and really takes the time to understand you as a person, as well as an athlete. I have learnt so much about myself through my sessions with Jess, and will genuinely use the skills Jess has taught me for the rest of my life..

  • Kieran Culleton (YDP Lead Coach - Charlton Athletic) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    RESET Group Intervention (8 weeks) - I believe the boys are more in touch with their emotions and can understand what the ups and downs of the academy journey are about. It's normal to feel what they feel. Jess was very respectful and polite. Really engaged and understood the boys, allowed them to talk and discuss. Created an open environment with a tough group where they could share and be open.

  • George Taylor (Professional Golfer) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Since working with Jess, my performance, well-being, and motivation have improved significantly. She helped me separate my time away from golf, which has positively impacted both my game and overall happiness. Unlike other sports psychologists, Jess took a holistic approach that made a real difference. I now enjoy golf more and don’t let bad performances affect me off the course. I highly recommend working with her!

  • Sarah Munday (Parent of Youth Athlete)⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Jess has been a fantastic support to my daughter who plays competitive junior tennis. She has helped her build resilience in challenging situations and given her tools to draw upon when she feels under pressure in a match play scenario. Jess has really helped Emily ( my daughter) with her confidence on the tennis court.

  • Bernie Morgan (Contestant on National TV Quiz) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Jess was positive, empathetic and, most of all, on my side. I have learnt so much through working with Jess. I have changed my mindset in pressured situations. The tips and techniques that I learnt from her will work in many contexts, so it has changed my thinking about anxiety for now and into the future. Thank you so much, Jess. You made a real difference. I enjoyed working with you.

  • Jess (Performance Client) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Jess taught me some skills which took me through an incredibly challenging period of my life and skills I am now able to use now that time has passed. Jess is very good at recognising how to structure support sessions for individuals and showed flexibility when working with my tricky schedule.

  • Parent (Young Person Anxiety Intervention) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Jess has been an enormous help to our son, she took great care and time to understand exactly where his concerns lay and has systematically worked with him to develop and teach him effective strategies that he can utilise for his own benefit. We are extremely grateful for her help. She is a diligent and effective professional and extremely approachable and pleasant individual

  • Personal Publicist ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    I am very grateful to Jess for introducing me to “compassionate power,” which has helped me thrive in high-pressure situations. Her deep understanding of the human psyche has taught me confidence, emotional regulation, and a wider understanding of the mind.

  • Parliamentary Candidate ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Jess helped me manage my emotions during intense public-speaking events. She increased my awareness of how nerves affect me and provided strategies to overcome them. Our work boosted my confidence and composure. Jess was warm, knowledgeable, and always available. Highly recommend!