Mental Health

Daily Mail - Associate Health Editor Emma Gritt explores the seasonal imperative to couple-up during the colder, darker months, Cuffing Season. I comment on how a seasonal ‘situationship’ can impact mental well-being.
November 2025
https://bit.ly/3K1sERr

The Standard Labour’s plans to give weight loss drugs such as Ozempic to the unemployed may not just fail: it could backfire, award winning therapist Sally Baker explains.
November 2024
https://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/weight-loss-drugs-may-cause-addiction-switching-b1190511.html

Evening Standard Journalist Maddie Mussen included my advice on how to reduce the dread of a new working week and how to make the Sunday scaries a thing of the past.
October 2022
https://bit.ly/3VfMCbM

Guardian Saturday Magazine Thanks to journalist and writer David Hillier for including my comments about how obsessions take many forms including supporting a football team.
April 2023
https://bit.ly/40WDfA1

Metro UK Journalist Charlotte Colombo asks me why Menopause leave matters and what are your rights?
March 2023
https://metro.co.uk/2022/03/12/menopause-leave-why-its-needed-and-what-are-your-rights-16264170/amp/

The Metro Happy to comment as Journalist Beth Ashley highlights how many first year disabled students feel excluded from student life.
September 2022
https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/04/why-so-many-disabled-freshers-feel-lonely-and-isolated-at-university-17294560/amp/

The Metro Thanks for including my comments to Journalist Beth Ashley as she highlights how many first year, disabled students feel excluded from student life.
September 2022
https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/04/why-so-many-disabled-freshers-feel-lonely-and-isolated-at-university-17294560/amp/

The Metro Journalist Ellen Scott asks me can worrying/anxious thoughts be rescheduled? I explain I’d rather intervene those thoughts than procrastinate anxiety for a more convenient time.
June 2022
https://metro.co.uk/2022/06/04/how-worry-procrastination-could-help-you-tackle-anxiety-16768219/

The Metro Journalist Edaein O’Connell asks my advice on how to cope when hearing bad news.
October 2021
https://metro.co.uk/2021/10/05/how-to-cope-when-you-receive-bad-news-15366732/?ito=article.desktop.share.top.email

The Metro I was asked by journalist Almara Abgarian for an expert contribution to her feature about how managers can help improve the mental health of their workers.

The Metro I was asked by Senior lifestyle reporter Natalie Morris, Senior lifestyle reporter for tips to protect mental health when struggling with the emotional fallout following the General Election result.
13 December 2019
https://metro.co.uk/2019/12/13/cope-mental-health-suffering-election-result-11896602/?ito=article.amp.share.top.email?ito=cbshare

Metro UK
"Is toxic positivity ruining your mental health?"
Interviewed and quoted by journalist Fiona Thomas about the pressure to always be happy and to ignore more challenging emotions. Published to coincide with International Day of Happiness.
March 2019
https://metro.co.uk/2019/03/20/is-toxic-positivity-ruining-your-mental-health-8943433/

Metro UK
'What do constant nightmares tell you?'
Interviewed by journalist Almara Abgarian for the Metro UK to provide expert insights into nightmares and what clues they can provide for mental health.
February 2019
https://metro.co.uk/2019/02/17/constant-nightmares-sign-mental-health-problems-8649694/?ito=article.amp.share.top.email

Metro UK
‘Oniomania: the behavioural disorder that goes beyond being a shopaholic’
Quoted by name and profession by Bethany Smith about compulsive behaviour.
May 2018  
https://metro.co.uk/2018/05/23/oniomania-the-behavioural-disorder-that-goes-beyond-being-a-shopaholic-7557837?ito=mweb.article.share.top.email

Metro UK
‘The idea of getting rid of it would make me panic and freeze’: What its like to have hoarding disorder
 Quoted by name and profession by Sirena Bergman about this compulsive behaviour.
May 2018.
https://metro.co.uk/2018/05/18/the-idea-of-getting-rid-of-it-would-make-me-panic-and-freeze-what-its-like-to-have-hoarding-disorder-7556619/    

Metro UK
‘Stop telling me to go on a digital detox: social media is actually helping my mental health’ 
Quoted by journalist Fiona Thomas about how social media can help some people feel connected - especially when too anxious to go out.
February 2018.
https://metro.co.uk/2018/02/17/stop-telling-me-to-go-on-a-digital-detox-social-media-is-actually-helping-my-mental-health-7312368/?ito=cbshare

Metro UK
‘Planning your wedding when you have depression: how I made it work’ 
Quoted by journalist Fiona Thomas to provide expert therapeutic based advice and suggested coping strategies.
February 2018.
https://metro.co.uk/2018/02/27/planning-your-wedding-can-be-overwhelming-when-you-have-depression-heres-how-i-made-it-work-7343660/?ito=cbshare

Very happy to debunk a latest TikTok fad promoting an intense abdominal weightloss dance thanks to journalists Rachel Hosie and Lindsay Dodgson.
April 2021
https://bit.ly/3xEmo6X

TW: Suicide. The surprising benefits of warmth for trauma survivors.
Journalist Jessica Morgan wrote about witnessing a death from suicide and trauma the she experienced. I’m quoted about how BWRT (Brainwave Recursive Therapy) can resolve PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder).
April 2021
 https://r29.co/2Q3xeTd

BBC News I was interviewed by Health reporter Joshua Haigh about ‘What is the science behind The Goop Lab's claims?’ and in particular their coverage of some of the latest, ground breaking therapies including psychedelic mushrooms as a way to induce a cathartic experience to shift trauma and chronic depression.
8 February 2020
https://bbc.in/39hyq9t

Quoted by journalist Chloe Stewart in The Daily Star Showbiz section under the heading TV therapist HITS OUT at Jeremy Kyle Show: ‘We’ve all had enough.’
May 2019
https://www.dailystar.co.uk/showbiz-tv/hot-tv/778769/jeremy-kyle-show-guest-death-steve-dymond-dies-suspended-off-air

The Telegraph Lifestyle Section 
Blue Monday reconsidered: Why we should celebrate this annual day of sadness
Journalist Jack Rear interviewed me for my expert opinion on the pressure people feel under to be happy all of the time and what’s wrong with leaning in to honour all our feelings.
January 2019
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/health-fitness/mind/blue-monday-reconsidered-should-celebrate-annual-day-sadness/

The Telegraph
The Rise of 'gymhibition' - and how to overcome it. Interviewed by journalist Tomé Morrissy-Swan to provide strategies for readers to decrease the incidence of anxiety linked to social media and popular culture pressure to be  body-perfect when going to a gym.
January 2019
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/health-fitness/body/rise-gymhibition-overcome/?WT.mc_id=tmg_share_em

Observer Magazine Weekend Supplement
Psychology of Gift Buying
Journalist Sophie Goddard commissioned me to provide expert insights and comments on what makes gift buying so challenging for many people.
The copy was part of paid for content for ao.com campaign.
23 December 2018 Print version

City, University of London
Interviewed by  journalism student Molly Long for her written research on the enduring affects on self-esteem and mental well-being of an early toxic relationship.
March 2019

City, University of London
 Interviewed by journalism student Julia Gdowka for her written feature on the impact of weather and climate change on mental health.  
March 2019

City, University of London
Audio interview to provide expert comments for a radio news package on loneliness and its impact on mental health by journalism student Valeria Martinez at City, University of London.
February 2019

Plaftf9rm
#TimetoTalk National Campaign
As part of the #TimetoTalk social media campaign I was  interviewed by journalist David Hillier for Platf9rm who asked me to recommend mental health strategies to set up and maintain a healthier relationship with social media when you're working as a freelance.
February 2019
https://www.platf9rm.com/blog/how-to-be-a-freelancer-and-maintain-a-good-relationship-with-social-media-mental-health

Wearable.com
‘How wearable devices are becoming key players in the fight against addiction’
Quoted  in Wearable feature by journalist Becca Caddy about addictive behaviour with high functioning addicts and how to change behaviour.
May 2018   https://www.wareable.com/wearable-tech/wearable-tech-virtual-reality-and-addiction-6103

Emma Grit invited Sally to quote about how therapy can help you cope with never-ending thought-loops to get over a failed relationship.
November 2024
https://www.womenshealthmag.com/uk/health/mental-health/a62906129/addicted-to-ruminating-catastrophising/

The Sun Sally gives an exclusive video interview about children who went through the pandemic returning to school, and how this affects their behaviour and mental health.
August 2024

The Sun Buy Now, Pain Later delayed repayment schemes are encouraging people to overspend and get into debt. Journalist Daniel Jones asks for my comments.
November 2021
https://www.thesun.co.uk/money/16870237/delay-repay-tempt-shoppers-overspend/

The Sun Journalist Rosie Taylor includes my comments in the regular Mr Money consumer spending advice page about how clicking to buy online often doesn’t even feel like spending!
November 2021 https://www.thesun.co.uk/money/16870237/delay-repay-tempt-shoppers-overspend/

The Independent Journalist Anya Meyerowitz asked me to comment on the controversial topic of ‘How would you feel if your therapist became a TikTok celebrity?’
June 2024
https://bit.ly/3VKL7U7

The Independent I’m quoted journalist Qais Hussain about his use of an email pixel tracker software to spy on potential commissioning editors he sends his editorial pitches to. For me this piece highlights uncomfortable emotions more than tech. My advice is to stop the tracking & do something else.
February 2021
https://bit.ly/3aXs42Z

The Independent Journalist Abi Jackson includes my comments on the psychological challenges of potentially facing our second winter in lockdown.
October 2021
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/covid-winter-anxiety-mental-health-b1942012.htmls://bit.ly/3aZou7r

Stylist Magazine: Journalist Ellen Scott asked me to give my actionable steps to improve mental health in their ‘One Good Thing’ focus. This one’s particularly helpful to interrupt people pleasing behaviours.
May 2024
https://bit.ly/4dEw1b8 

Stylist Magazine Featured here as part of journalist Sara Blake’s fascinating insights in to how to create a morning routine that delivers what you need.
March 2023
https://bit.ly/3qkOLoI

Stylist Magazine Journalist Ella Delancey asks me what could possibly be wrong with only being positive - well actually quite a lot.
Sept 2021
https://www.stylist.co.uk/life/toxic-positivity/426901

Dazed What does it do to our sense of identity to spend so much time either looking at ourselves on online platforms like Zoom or Teams or for every event to require a bunch of selfies? Journalist Lola christina includes my comments.
September 2023
https://bit.ly/45XRIOQ

ITV Woo Platform Journalist and writer Tom Ford includes my comments on the popular expression “You do you babe”
June 2023
https://bit.ly/47jnrLE

Derry Now Journalist Lili Lonergan my insights about therapy are included in their latest guide for protecting mental health.
October 2022
https://bit.ly/3VDZcSC

Bucks Free Press Journalist Isabella Perrin included my comments about why it’s normal for therapy to feel hard especially when it’s something you’ve wanted to do for a long time.
October 2022

donegallive.ie My comments were included by PA Journalist Abi Jackson for World Mental Health Day to explain it isn’t necessary to disclose every detail of one’s trauma for powerful therapy to take place.
October 2022
https://bit.ly/3yoTHwP

Daily Mirror quoted here by journalist Surena Chande on how to protect mental health with the tragic 24/7 news from Ukraine.
March 2023
https://bit.ly/3pwnM9g

Daily Mirror Thanks to senior features writer Natasha Wynarczyk for including my comments in the print edition on ways to support mental health during these times of unprecedented cost of living crisis.
August 2022

Daily Mirror Senior features writer Natasha Wynarczyk for including my comments on desperate state of mental Health of many of our young people post Covid-19.
October 2021 https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/boy-8-riddled-anxiety-among-25137595

BBC Mundo World Service in Spanish 
How toxic positively hides authentic emotions
https://www.bbc.com/mundo/noticias-55185708.amp

Ireland-Live hub It’s never too late to seek help to recover from trauma and PTSD. Thanks to journalist Abi Jackson for including my comments about how therapy can help resolve unhelpful coping strategies like drug and alcohol addictions.
September 2022
https://www.ireland-live.ie/news/health---wellbeing/905752/as-katie-price-opens-up-about-ptsd-in-new-documentary-why-its-never-too-late-to-seek-help-for-past-trauma.html

NewsChain Thanks to Deputy Life Style Editor Abi Jackson for including my comments about therapy & the need to disclose or not as Katie Price opens up about her experience of PTSD.
September 2022 https://www.newschainonline.com/lifestyle/health-and-wellbeing/as-katie-price-opens-up-about-ptsd-in-new-documentary-why-its-never-too-late-to-seek-help-for-past-trauma-291025?amp

Tyla Journalist Joanna Freedman asks me why TikTok’s couch guy was so triggering for so many people.
October 2021
https://www.tyla.com/life/couch-guy-tiktok-deny-cheating-video-watch-why-reaction-psychology-20211007ps://bit.ly/3B5LWfW

PsychCentral Boundaries are key to selfcare I’m quoted by journalist Chantelle Pattemore in her feature 10 Ways to Build & Preserve Better Boundaries
Medically reviewed by Jacquelyn Johnson.
2 June 2021
https://psychcentral.com/lib/10-way-to-build-and-preserve-better-boundaries

Vava Violet Magazine owner Sophie Blackman included some of my suggestions on freeing women from imposter syndrome to enable them to step into their power.
July 2021
https://bit.ly/37gI0dC

I was interviewed on camera by Andy Wasley who produced & directed this short documentary about how mental health can be improved by spending time in nature.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=A0MIPoKazyM

Interviewed and quoted by Journalist Sarah Randall for shoutoutuk.org to discuss how air brushing apps can play on people’s insecurities about how they look and can impact mental well being.
May 2019
https://www.shoutoutuk.org/2019/05/20/capitalising-on-insecurity-apps-that-make-us-feel-good/

BBC Radio 5 Live
Blue Monday
 Invited guest on the Afternoon Edition with host Nihal Arthanayake and fellow guest Professor Paul Dolan to discuss and provide expert comments on the pressure to be happy all of the time. Interview coincided with Blue Monday, supposedly the most depressing day of the year.
January 2019
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000233x

'Talk Radio' Breakfast Show
Compulsive Shopping
 Invited guest interviewed by presenter Julia Hartley-Brewer for corporate client FinTec Company 'iZettle' about the addictive nature of online shopping with the retail giants.
October 2018