the offline mind is a therapy practice for people whose thinking, relationships, work or family life have been negatively affected by AI. Our highly experienced and fully registered Practitioner Psychologists are here to help using evidence-based and scientifically sound therapeutic methods.
You might be struggling with...
Are you spending more time than you would like on your device, returning to the same chatbot or platform throughout the day? This can disrupt sleep, concentration, work focus / productivity, relationships and your overall happiness and wellbeing.
Are you experiencing worry or low mood about the future of AI, your work, or the world your children will grow up in? This can show up as sleep problems, rumination, difficulty making decisions or a sense that things are moving too fast. We help you separate realistic concerns from anxiety-driven thinking and develop more helpful ways to manage uncertainty.
AI has been shown to exacerbate a number of psychological difficulties, including OCD, anxiety, worry, low mood and paranoia. You may have turned to an AI chatbot to help manage an existing difficulty, only to find this has prolonged or intensified the issues. We treat the underlying issue and the role AI plays together, rather than in isolation.
Are you finding it easier to talk to an AI chatbot than to a partner, friend or family member? This can gradually replace real human connection, making relationships feel more distant or harder to manage. We help you rebuild the confidence and skills to engage with the people around you.
Is your work or sense of identity becoming dependent on AI tools? This can lead to competence anxiety, uncertainty about authorship, and a sense of burnout. We help you clarify where AI supports your work and where it undermines your confidence, so you can feel more grounded in your own skills and decisions.
Are you unsure how to set boundaries around AI use in your family, or concerned about how chatbots, companion bots or schoolwork tools are affecting your child or teenager? We offer practical, non-judgemental support for parents, and work directly with older teens, to equip you and your children with psychologically informed and safe AI use going forwards.
Have you developed strong feelings for an AI chatbot or companion, or experienced distress when a model changes or is removed? These responses are increasingly common, however people are often judged or their feelings minimised. We help you understand what the attachment means and how to process the loss.
Are you relying on AI chatbots to make everyday decisions, to the point where you no longer trust your own judgement? This can gradually erode self-confidence and make independent choices feel difficult. We help you rebuild trust in your own thinking and decision-making.
How it works
Free. We listen to what's happening and tell you honestly whether we're the right fit.
All our psychologists are HCPC registered, highly qualified and experienced. We specialise in working with people whose lives are being negatively effected by AI.
Meet on a live video call with your therapist at a time and date to fit your schedule.
Our team
Clinical Psychologist · Practice Lead
Dr Nicky Hartigan is a Clinical Psychologist and the founder of the offline mind. Alongside her clinical work, she is an author, researcher and clinical supervisor. She completed her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2007 and has since worked in senior positions in both the NHS and independent sector, supporting adults to overcome emotional challenges and find a steadier relationship with the technology in their lives.
Nicky selects and works alongside a small network of practitioners, all chosen for their experience with the ways technology shapes behaviour and identity. The team includes HCPC-registered clinical and counselling psychologists trained in evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
“I came in thinking I'd be told to delete the app. Instead I learned what I was actually going there to ask for.”
Client, 34 · 10 sessions
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