This page outlines my AI in Therapy work for counsellors and psychotherapists.

I offer calm, practical support for therapists who want to explore AI safely and thoughtfully, without losing their therapeutic voice or compromising ethical practice.

My work focuses primarily on Claude AI , because it currently offers the clearest options for data security, memory control, and personalisation. This allows therapists to set clear boundaries and remain in charge of how AI is used in their work.

What this work is about

Most therapists arrive feeling uncertain or cautious about AI. They leave clearer, more grounded, and more confident in their own judgement.

The emphasis is not on AI producing work for you. Instead, AI is treated as a thinking partner that can support reflection, organisation, and creativity while you remain fully in control.

Key areas we focus on include:

• Data security, confidentiality, and ethical boundaries
• Understanding and managing memory in Claude
• Shaping AI to reflect your therapeutic modality, language, and values
• Knowing what not to use AI for in clinical practice
• Using AI in ways that support, rather than replace, clinical judgement

This is not about novelty or clever outputs. It is about containment, safety, and trust.

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One-to-One AI in Therapy Consultations

For therapists who want focused, individual support, I also offer one-to-one consultations.

These sessions are practical and tailored to you. We can work directly with your questions, concerns, and preferred way of working.

Typical areas include:

• Reviewing data security and confidentiality concerns
• Setting up ChatGPT safely from the ground up
• Managing memory and personalisation responsibly
• Aligning AI use with your therapeutic approach
• Clarifying boundaries so AI feels supportive rather than intrusive

Thursdays
£60 for one hour

This option is particularly suited to therapists who prefer depth, privacy, or a slower pace.

Is this for you?

This work is likely to suit you if:

• You value containment, ethics, and professional judgement
• You want to understand AI rather than outsource thinking to it
• You are cautious but curious
• You want AI to support your work, not reshape it

It may not be a good fit if you are looking for AI to generate clinical material for you, or if you are primarily interested in speculative or unbounded uses of AI.

What therapists say

Here is what one participant shared after attending the Deep Dive twice:

“Attending John’s ‘AI in Therapy – A Deep Dive’ for the second time felt like opening a door I thought I already knew, only to find an entire new wing built overnight. The session was even more interactive and engaging than the first. John took a bold, refreshing approach: no slides, no hiding behind structure, just genuine co-creation. He invited every one of us to name what we hoped to walk away with, and he checked in again and again over the three hours to make sure those expectations were not only met but beautifully exceeded. What struck me most was John’s generosity. He shared his latest learning with such openness, and it was clear how fast AI is evolving. I left realising that what we’re using in our therapy rooms is only the tiniest fraction of what this technology can do. The changes in just six weeks alone were astonishing. That’s why I’ve committed to attending John’s trainings regularly. As AI grows, so will our profession, and so must our understanding. John creates a space where curiosity is safe, confusion is welcomed and excitement is contagious. His training was genuinely brilliant. If you’re considering it, or hesitating on the fence, take the leap. Bring your fears, your worries, your intrigue, your thrill, all of it are welcome in John’s training space. You’ll leave clearer, braver and far better equipped for the future of therapeutic practice with AI.”
Tina Chummun MSc MUKCP, PG Dip CIM, BSc (Hons) 
shared with permission

Many therapists return monthly because AI evolves quickly, and these Deep Dives offer a safe, steady space to stay informed.

Is it ethical to use AI in my therapy practice?

As a therapist you need to refer to your professional body’s ethical framework. Generally, this means keeping in mind consent, confidentiality and the limits of what AI can and cannot do. AI should never replace clinical judgement or the therapeutic relationship. Used carefully, for drafting resources, organising ideas or supporting reflective practice, it can be an ethical and time-saving tool as long as you remain transparent in your process and in full control of the work.

These workshops are suitable for counsellors, psychotherapists, supervisors and trainees who want to integrate AI safely and ethically into their practice.