Online Therapy Resources Worth Following

Here are some of my favourite online resources and people to follow, which I often recommend to clients and friends alike. You won’t find podcasts here - when I’m out walking the dog, I tend to listen to fiction or true crime. If you have a great podcast recommendation though, I’d love to hear it.

Jimmy on Relationships - Instagram

A lot of my male clients like Jimmy on Relationships, and I can see why. I like him, too - and with 3.7 million Instagram followers, I’m clearly not the only one.

Jimmy is open about mistakes he’s made in the past, and he wants to pass what he’s learned on to you. I enjoy his role plays, where he often plays both parties in a relationship; but he’s actually exploring important topics that can help you navigate your relationships more successfully.

He might look at attachment styles, communication differences, your sex life, or the signs of narcissism in a way that’s very accessible. I often recommend him to people who want to understand their partner’s perspective or demystify dynamics in a relationship.

Boundaries with Elsie - Instagram

Formerly known as the People Pleasing Therapist, Elsie Owen is a boundaries specialist.

Boundaries with Elsie offers clear, practical content about boundaries, communication, and self-respect. Her posts are straightforward and grounded, and many people find them helpful if they’re trying to get clearer about what is and isn’t okay for them in everyday situations.

This can be a useful account if boundaries feel confusing, uncomfortable, or hard to articulate, especially in close relationships.

The Secure Relationship - Instagram

Julie Menanno is a couples therapist in the US, and the presentation she sees most often is a couple where one partner is anxious and the other avoidant. Around 40% of people have an insecure attachment style, and Menanno offers hope and practical advice for people muddling their way through this.

On her Instagram, she shares nuggets of insight and strategies using the most adorable bird cartoons. This is one of those accounts where I genuinely think you can get as much out of her posts as you can from her book (which I also recommend).

Many people find her content helps them recognise patterns more clearly and feel less stuck or blamed when thinking about their relationships.

Therapy in a Nutshell - YouTube

Therapy in a Nutshell does what it says on the tin. It’s full of short, practical videos offering psychoeducation and practical strategies for dealing with common challenges.

Emma McAdam, a licensed marriage and family therapist in the US, covers a wide range of issues - from “What’s the difference between a panic attack and an anxiety attack?” to “How to stop catastrophising” to “How to tackle insomnia and sleep better.”

Although I would always recommend working with a therapist if you can access that, she’s an absolutely brilliant free resource for any of us.

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