In this episode of ShiftEnglish, we explore the growing role of artificial intelligence in therapy and mental health support. From chatbots that offer emotional guidance to therapists who quietly rely on AI in their practice, it’s clear that AI has already entered the therapy room.

But should we be worried? Can AI ever truly replace a human therapist — or is it simply making therapy more accessible to people who otherwise wouldn’t have help at all?

Along the way, we’ll look at surprising statistics, real-world examples, and a few personal stories — We’ll also unpack useful English vocabulary like “cognitive dissonance,” “moot point,” and “that ship has sailed.”

This episode is aimed at intermediate and advanced English language learners.