Mental Health Blog

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?”

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 some proper curve balls that’s for sure. To accept the truly preposterous nature of life and how unpredictableContinue reading “Embracing Uncertainty: Overcoming Anxiety in Daily Life”