25/11/2025
AI V’s Humans in therapy?
We are slowly (or should I say rapidly) moving into a world of AI and I for one am all for it. AI most definitely has its place.
But where do we stand when it comes to counselling or therapy?
At The Essex Therapy Hub we want to share our thoughts on why we believe in person therapy with a qualified therapist is the better choice - but what do you guys think?? 💬
✅1. Human Connection: In-person therapy fosters a personal connection, allowing clients to feel understood and valued, which can be vital for emotional healing.
✅2. Non-Verbal Cues: Therapists can read non-verbal signals such as body language and facial expressions, providing deeper insights that AI may miss.
✅3. Tailored Interventions: Human therapists can customise their approaches based on a client's unique experiences and needs, adapting in real-time to emotional responses.
✅4. Empathy and Compassion: A qualified therapist offers real empathy and compassion, helping clients feel safe and supported in sharing their struggles.
✅5. Complex Issues Handling: Therapists are trained to navigate complex psychological issues, crises, and trauma that may require nuanced understanding and strategies.
✅6. Building Trust: Face-to-face interactions allow for the building of trust and rapport, which are crucial for effective therapy and long-term relationships.
✅7. Accountability: In-person sessions can provide a stronger sense of accountability, encouraging clients to stay committed to their therapeutic journey.
✅8. Crisis Management: Human therapists can respond appropriately to crises, including assessing risk and ensuring client safety, which can be challenging for AI.
✅9. Holistic Understanding: Therapists can consider a client’s holistic context, including social, cultural, and environmental factors, which AI may not be programmed to understand fully.
✅10. Ethical Considerations: Human therapists adhere to ethical guidelines and standards of practice, ensuring client confidentiality and professional responsibility in ways that AI may not.
Choosing face-to-face therapy can offer a depth of understanding and support that enhances the therapeutic process, particularly in managing mental health challenges effectively.
Tell us how are you using AI and are you replacing human connection with an online robot?