Retrain Your Brain®
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety? There's a scientific reason why, and a clear path forward.
You were not born anxious - you had to learn to be anxious.
And you can unlearn this.
Dr Elaine Ryan's Retrain Your Brain® Program
The same science-based methodology I use in clinic, now available as a step-by-step online program you can follow at your own pace.
First, let's understand your anxiety
Where do you feel anxious?
Different parts of your brain, result in different experiences of anxiety, and all have different ways to treat them.
1
Anxious for no reason
Understand the Alarm
Learn why your body's primitive "fight or flight" system can misfire, creating physical anxiety that feels like it comes from nowhere.
Learn Grounding Tools
Get instant-relief techniques to calm your nervous system in the moment, anchoring you when you feel overwhelmed.
Track the Patterns
Discover how to identify the subtle, often unnoticed triggers that activate your body's stress response, giving you back control.
2
In the same situations
See the Learned Link
Understand how your brain creates powerful, automatic links between a specific situation and the feeling of anxiety.
Practice Gentle Exposure
Learn the step-by-step, psychologist-approved method to safely and gradually unlearn these conditioned fear responses.
Build New Pathways
Create new, positive associations with situations that previously caused fear, allowing you to re-engage with your life.
3
In thoughts and worries
Catch the Thought
Learn to recognize the specific negative thought patterns and cognitive loops that fuel your anxiety before they spiral.
Challenge the Belief
Use powerful CBT techniques to question the validity of your anxious thoughts, taking away their power.
Refocus Your Attention
Master the art of mindfulness and attention training to consciously break free from worry cycles and focus on the present.
What Our Users Are Saying
I was in a dark place ... this has been so helpful.
THANK YOU, Elaine. Wow, I was in a dark place when I began your courses, and I can't tell you enough how helpful this has been. I was struggling with intrusive thoughts which led down the rabbit hole of anxiety. Though I am not free from them, I feel much better about handling them and feel prepared to do so. Thank you again!
Wonderfully set out, easy to understand.
The course is presented in such a way that it's easy to understand, yet provides detailed information for greater clarity on why we experience anxiety and how to retrain your brain. I have a much better understanding now and have learned good strategies. Thank you!
I don't have the finances to see a professional in person and this has been so helpful.
Thank you for putting this together. I do not have the finances to see a professional in person and this has been so helpful. I did a few other online therapy programs, but none had a road-map or actual educational material and exercises to help me. This was the first time I felt I got something concrete.
You were a blessing in my life, Dr. Elaine! A true Godsend!
You have helped me SO much!!! Literally, my anxiety is so much better and I can recognize it more and work through my thoughts. This course has even helped me help my husband with his anxiety! You were a blessing in my life, Dr. Elaine!
I have read other professional books and Dr. Ryan gives a similar, understandable perspective
I have read anxiety books and Dr. Ryan gives a slightly different but similar perspective on anxiety. I think she makes the topic very understandable... I did get some real benefits from this, and I'm glad I took the course. It was a worthwhile investment.
A message from Dr Elaine Ryan
As a psychologist who has also experienced anxiety, I know how isolating it can feel.
But I also know that recovery is possible with the right tools.
Hello, I'm Dr. Elaine Ryan.
For over 20 years as a psychologist, I've helped thousands of clients in my private practice find their way out of the fog of anxiety. But my journey with this work isn't just professional—it's also deeply personal.
Like many of my clients, I have also experienced how isolating and overwhelming anxiety can feel. I know what it's like to have your own mind feel like it's working against you. My own experience was the catalyst that drove me to dedicate my career to understanding the science behind anxiety and, more importantly, the practical, evidence-based tools that lead to lasting recovery.
I created the Retrain Your Brain® online course for one simple reason: I wanted to make the exact same proven, structured pathway that I use in my 1-to-1 therapy sessions accessible to everyone. I truly believe that you shouldn't have to face long waiting lists or geographical barriers to get the expert help you deserve.
It is so important to me that this course is helpful to you. That's why I constantly collect feedback to make it better. I'm incredibly proud that:
- 92% of students said the course helped with their anxiety, and
- 95% would recommend the course to others.
Your success is my priority. If you are not happy with the course for any reason, it comes with a 10-day, no-questions-asked money-back guarantee.
I know that recovery is possible, and I look forward to guiding you on your path to a calmer life.
Warmly,
Dr. Elaine Ryan
Ready to Start Your Path to Calm?
Join the 95% of students who would recommend this course. You are fully protected by my 10-day, no-questions-asked money-back guarantee.
Get 12 months of access to the complete Retrain Your Brain® program for a single payment of €189
How it works
Understand: Learn the science behind why your brain creates anxiety.
Did you know? Your brain can't tell the difference between a practiced thought and reality. We'll show you how to use this to your advantage.
Identify: Pinpoint your unique triggers and thought patterns
Retrain: Use proven CBT techniques to build new, calmer neural pathways.
Just like practicing reading builds connections in your brain, you can practice new thoughts to weaken the pathways that cause anxiety.
Look inside the course
Here is a complete breakdown of the modules you'll get. For a personal tour of the course platform and how to get the most out of the materials, watch this short video:
For those who prefer to read, here is the full curriculum:
- Pathway 1: Your smart path to anxiety (5:47)
- Pathway 2: Your instinctual pathway (4:09)
- You're wired for the negative (10:43)
- Your 3 brains and anxiety (3:12)
- Your primitive reptilian brain (2:11)
- Your Mammalian Brain - now you can remember to be anxious (1:50)
- Your Thinking Brain - You're anxious because you are smart! (1:31)
Is This Program Right For You?
This program has been designed to provide the structure and tools of therapy in a flexible, self-paced format. It's for you if:
- You want a structured, science-based plan to follow.
- You're ready to learn practical CBT tools you can use every day.
- You want to understand the root cause of your automatic anxious reactions, not just treat the symptoms.
- You prefer to work privately and at your own pace.
- You find it difficult to access traditional therapy due to cost, location, or waiting lists.
While self-help is powerful, one-on-one therapy may be more appropriate if you are in severe distress or need personalised, weekly support.
Key Concepts
The Science of Lasting Change
This Program is effective because it is based on a few core, scientific principles;
- Automatic Processes: Much of your anxiety is caused by automatic, unconscious "scripts" your brain has learned.
- Neural Pathways: By practicing new ways of thinking, you can physically build new, calmer pathways in your brain.
- You Are the Teacher: This course teaches you how to stop being an accidental teacher of anxiety and become a deliberate teacher of calm.
Cost Transparency
Private CBT typically involves an initial assessment and 8–12 sessions. This program gives you the same structured steps for €189 (VAT included) for 12 months, so you can work privately at your pace and revisit tools anytime.