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What if workplace support didn’t live in the workplace?
Why internal systems fail the people who need them most, and what real support could look like instead. There’s a gap between what many organisations say about mental health and what employees actually experience. There are posters in break rooms. A webinar during Mental Health Awareness Week. A few line managers sent on a two-day course. But when someone is actually struggling, really struggling, they’re still expected to go to their manager, or to HR, or to someone they don

Karen Ferguson
Oct 156 min read


Why 'Just Talk to Someone' Is Not Enough at Work
Most workplace mental health strategies sound supportive on the surface. “If you’re struggling, just talk to someone.” It’s a nice...

Karen Ferguson
Oct 78 min read


Why Mental Health at Work Needs Better Tools
Digital Partners are changing how organisations support staff, without adding pressure, policies, or more to-do lists. Most workplace...

Karen Ferguson
Oct 15 min read


When Did Survival Become the Standard?
Modern life demands more than we can give, and expects us to keep going anyway. There has always been pressure in life, that is not new....

Karen Ferguson
Jul 315 min read


Is Work Making Us Sick?
When performance is everything and people are disposable, what exactly are we working for? Work is not supposed to be effortless. But it...

Karen Ferguson
Jul 295 min read


Is School Making Our Kids Unwell?
Unrealistic expectations, constant testing, emotional compliance, and not enough space to grow. Introduction School is supposed to be a...

Karen Ferguson
Jul 245 min read


Do Some Mental Health Charities Quietly Need You to Stay Stuck?
Support matters, but what happens when the business model depends on ongoing struggle? When Support Becomes a Cycle Mental health...

Karen Ferguson
Jul 185 min read


What Happens When You Get Better?
If the mental health industry is built on struggle, where does that leave the people who start to heal? When Progress Feels Like...

Karen Ferguson
Jul 155 min read


Therapy Isn’t the Gold Standard, It’s One Option.
Therapy has become the assumed solution. If someone is struggling, overwhelmed, or emotionally stuck, the first response is usually the...

Karen Ferguson
May 223 min read


Thought Overload: When Your Brain Can’t Catch Up with Your Life
It’s not just forgetfulness, or disorganisation, and it’s definitely not a lack of intelligence. There is a particular kind of mental...

Karen Ferguson
Apr 244 min read


Digital Partners in Practice: What Ethical Integration Really Looks Like
AI is everywhere, so are the panic headlines. Depending on who you ask, it is either going to save the world or ruin it. And somewhere in...

Karen Ferguson
Apr 155 min read


Not Just for Hustlers: Why Digital Partners Belong in Everyday Life
We have been sold a very specific story about technology. That it is for entrepreneurs scaling fast. For executives chasing productivity....

Karen Ferguson
Apr 134 min read


Therapist, Not Saviour
You’re a therapist. Not a human sponge. You hold space for trauma, grief, rage, guilt, fear, pressure, shame, and still somehow manage to...

Karen Ferguson
Mar 283 min read


Mentoring: The Overlooked Key to Growth in Therapy and Coaching
Mentoring is often undervalued in the world of therapy, coaching, and holistic practices. While many professionals invest in training and...

Karen Ferguson
Feb 202 min read


Why I Created These Therapist Resources (And What I Wish I Had When I Started)
When I first started out as a therapist, I had the qualifications, the knowledge, and the passion—but I quickly realised that wasn’t...

Karen Ferguson
Feb 135 min read


Why Some Therapists Struggle to Feel Competent After Qualifying—And What That Says About Training
Becoming a qualified therapist should bring a sense of confidence and readiness. After months, sometimes years, of study and practice,...

Karen Ferguson
Feb 106 min read


Breaking Free from the Pay-Per-Hour Trap
For many therapists, the reality of income generation can feel limiting. The cycle of only being paid for hours worked, coupled with the...

Karen Ferguson
Jan 273 min read


The Wealth Mindset: From Scarcity to Abundance
Have you ever felt like your financial goals are just out of reach, no matter how hard you work? Imagine a time when an opportunity...

Karen Ferguson
Jan 96 min read


Reimagining Support for Therapists: Innovative Resources for a Changing Profession
Therapy is a rewarding yet demanding profession. Therapists often juggle the complexities of supporting clients with the pressures of...

Karen Ferguson
Jan 62 min read


Has Therapy Kept Women Stuck in Misery?
Therapy has undoubtedly transformed countless lives, offering support to individuals navigating emotional and psychological challenges....

Karen Ferguson
Dec 2, 20244 min read
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