28/08/2026
Research continues to show just how powerful exercise can be for our mental health, with a recent analysis of multiple studies, finding it can be as effective as antidepressants for depression and anxiety.
This doesn't mean exercise replaces medication or therapy when they're needed, but it highlights the incredible role movement can play in supporting our mental wellbeing.
This research is one of the reasons I'm so passionate about bringing Movement for Mental Health to fruition.
I've seen it countless times in the gym—clients walking through the door feeling flat, overwhelmed or simply struggling to get through the day. Often, they weren't lacking motivation to exercise; they were struggling to find the energy for life.
By the end of the session, something had shifted.
Sometimes significantly, sometimes subtly, but there was always a change.
Long before I trained as a counsellor, my PT sessions naturally included conversation. Some days we'd chat while training, other days we'd take a walk or jog and talk.
Now, as a Personal Trainer and Counsellor, I have an even deeper understanding of the connection between movement, mental health and our nervous system.
Movement doesn't just strengthen our bodies—it can help regulate, lift our mood, clear our minds and create space for connection.
This is the heart behind Movement for Mental Health—bringing movement and counselling together to support the whole person. 💚
Have you ever noticed how different you feel after moving your body, even when you really didn't feel like it?
