Louise Buckingham

Written from over 25 years’ experience in technology and digital communications, alongside professional practice as a qualified counsellor, including work supporting organisations to develop digital tools for therapeutic use. Introduction: A Question at the Intersection of Technology and Care As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded within healthcare systems, a question is being raised with growing frequency: Will AI replace therapists? This question is particularly relevant...

We talk a lot about working within mental health spaces, so this week we wanted to take a deep breath and share some of our bucket-list dream retreats to switch off and recharge our batteries. Mental health professionals spend their working lives holding space for others. Listening carefully.Holding emotional complexity.Supporting people through some of the most difficult periods of their lives. While this work is deeply meaningful, it also requires sustained emotional presence and...

Millions of people living abroad may be actively seeking therapeutic support from practitioners who speak their language, understand their culture, and can offer continuity across contexts. For therapists willing and able to engage ethically online, this represents a meaningful expansion of their potential client base.