Category Archives: Counselling & Psychotherapy

So, I bought a new motorbike helmet this week. Sounds pretty straightforward doesn’t it? Well, not quite! I’d been looking for a new helmet for a while and finally found one that seemed to tick all the boxes. The size was the same as my old one but made by a different manufacturer, so itContinue reading “Asking AI for Too Much Reassurance?”

Mindfulness for anxiety can sound vague or a bit too “zen” at first. I thought that too. But after years of dealing with anxious thoughts, I’ve found that mindfulness can be a practical way to feel more grounded and less overwhelmed. It does not make anxiety disappear overnight, but it can help you notice yourContinue reading “Mindfulness for Anxiety: Does It Work? Benefits, Tips and Real-Life Examples”

Can AI replace therapy? Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly popular as a form of mental health support, leading many people to ask an important question: can AI replace therapy? Clients and therapists alike are now using AI tools to explore issues such as anxiety, relationships, and career stress. As a therapist myself, I’ve seen howContinue reading “AI vs Therapy: Can Artificial Intelligence Replace Human Therapists?”

On a recent trip to Laos we came across a road blocked by a landslide and blimey that was a test in accepting uncertainty! Anxiety and uncertainty are true bedfellows and in this blog post I’ve written some of my thoughts and ideas around Embracing Uncertainty: Overcoming Anxiety in Daily Life. Life can throw someContinue reading “Embracing Uncertainty: Overcoming Anxiety in Daily Life”