Mental health trends

A client recently mentioned using AI between our sessions to research something we'd discussed — and I didn't mind at all. It got me looking properly at what the research says about AI and therapy: real evidence of benefit for purpose-built tools and between-session support, alongside genuine, well-documented risks around crisis handling, over-reliance, and young people in particular. Here's a balanced, evidence-based look at where it helps, where it doesn't, and why I'm not

Rage-baiting and anger are closely linked in today's online world — and it's by design. This article explores the psychology of online rage-bait, why anger can feel more accessible than ever, and what the research says about anger, algorithms, and our nervous systems. I also share practical, gentle ways to manage anger day-to-day, and how counselling — including person-centred therapy — can help when anger starts to feel unmanageable. A balanced, evidence-based look at anger

Conversations about wellbeing are changing. What once centred on resilience, productivity, and “pushing through” is giving way to something slower, more reflective, and (possibly) more human. As we enter 2026, many people are sensing that old approaches to wellbeing are no longer enough — not because they failed, but because the context has changed. Rising levels of stress, digital overload, overwhelming world events, economic uncertainty, and emotional fatigue have left many