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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 it should fit OK, right? The mind then got involved asking questions like: Was it the right size?Continue reading “Asking AI for Too Much Reassurance?”

A reflective look at clinical supervision as a supportive space for counsellors and psychotherapists to think, develop confidence and make sense of their therapeutic work. When we think about clinical supervision, it can be easy to think of it as something we have to do as counsellors and psychotherapists. We have our supervision sessions, talk about our clients, look at any ethical or professional issues and then get on with the restContinue reading “Clinical Supervision – A Space to Think, Reflect and Develop.”

Here’s 5 tips that I’ve put together for any new dads out there that might be struggling. 1. Communication: It might seem simple, but this is the main thing I find new parents struggle with. Your partner is absolutely knackered, been up all day and night feeding the baby, there’s shity nappies everywhere, constant crying, both parents are on edge and not at their prime for good communication. One thing that I’veContinue reading “5 Essential Tips for New Dads”

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 your thoughts earlier and respond to them differently. Mindfulness is about paying attention to the present moment, whichContinue 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 how AI therapy can be helpful in some situations — but also where it cannot replace real humanContinue reading “AI vs Therapy: Can Artificial Intelligence Replace Human Therapists?”