Crying happens regularly in therapy. As therapists, we are used to it. We are not alarmed by it, and we certainly do not see it as something to apologise for. Often, the person sitting opposite us is allowing themselves, perhaps for the first time, to share something difficult that has
If you’ve ever had a panic attack, you’ll know how convincing it feels. Your heart pounds, your chest tightens, your breathing shifts, and your mind races to the worst possible conclusion. Many people are certain they are about to die, collapse, or lose control. And yet — if you’re reading
A staggering one billion people worldwide live with a mental health condition. That’s one in eight of us. And we simply don’t have the resources to cope. I don’t support the use of AI as a replacement for therapy. But when demand so vastly outstrips supply, it’s hard to argue
For many people, Christmas is wrapped up in images of sparkle, laughter, connection, and comfort. But for some, this season feels very different: heavier, quieter, lonelier, or simply harder to get through. If your mood dips as winter draws in, your energy fades, or the simplest tasks feel harder than
As tools like ChatGPT and Claude become more woven into daily life, many people are quietly asking a new question: can AI help with emotional wellbeing, and should it ever replace therapy? With millions of users turning to AI every day, it’s clear these platforms are becoming a source of
doAfter years of work as both a medical journalist and psychotherapist, I’m convinced that medications can play a valuable role in treatment. I didn’t always feel this way. The evidence never felt watertight, and I doubted whether pharmaceutical companies could be trusted—I still do. For example, antidepressants such as SSRIs
Worried your teen might need therapy? Learn the key signs to look for, when to seek help, and how to support your child through the ups and downs of adolescence
Starting psychotherapy can feel like a brave first step toward change—especially when you’re struggling with something as painful and persistent as OCD, intrusive thoughts, or low self-esteem. Often, there’s a strong and understandable hope: that therapy will bring relief, clarity, or even resolution. And while psychotherapy can be life-changing, the
In the therapy room, conversations about friendship come up more often than you might expect. People often assume therapy is where we talk about parents, partners, or personal struggles — and it is. But it’s also a place where people grieve the slow fade of a close friend, process hurt