Anxiety doesn't always have an obvious cause. Sometimes it stems not from what happened in childhood, but from what didn't — the comfort, attunement, or emotional presence that wasn't there. Counsellor Caroline Ballard explores how unmet early needs shape our nervous system and what that means for healing.

AI chatbots are increasingly being used for emotional support — and it's worth asking why. Counsellor Caroline Ballard explores what we're really reaching for when we turn to a chatbot, and what remains irreplaceable about genuine human therapeutic relationship.