The Travel Psychologist in the media
The Travel Psychologist was founded by Clinical Psychologist Dr Charlotte Russell to bring credible psychological insight to conversations about travel and wellbeing. Drawing on extensive clinical experience and a love of travel, Dr Charlotte provides the media with expert commentary that is evidence-based, accessible, and relevant to travellers. Her press features reflect a particular interest in how travel shapes our mental health, relationships, identity, and personal growth.
2026
The best places to escape the British winter, according to people who do it every year – The Telegraph
Why we buy souvenirs (and why we can’t bear to throw them away) | Condé Nast Traveller
Hanoi’s most popular street could kill you – BBC Travel
8 Benefits of Solo Travel That’ll Convince You to Book a Trip – Reader’s Digest
The joy of spontaneous travel: plan nothing and wander – The Toronto Star
The US that World Cup fans didn’t expect to love – BBC Travel
‘We must properly recognise travel as a psychologically significant experience’ | BPS
The rise of the ‘slaycation’: Why tourists are flocking to grisly murder sites – AOL
2025
I ditched my phone and flew solo to the Caribbean’s ‘honeymoon capital’ | Metro News
Plane crashes can cause anxiety. Here are 7 tips to manage fear of flying – National Geographic
Discover the Ideal Personality Traits for Successfully Moving to France – Connexion France
Can “Grief Travel” Help Transform An Aching Heart? | Vogue
Why do we dress like someone else when we go on holiday? – BBC Travel
How To Make Travel More Relaxing: 9 Tips From Experts – Bustle
How to Say “Yes” to Solo Travel | Shondaland
“I came back stronger to overcome the sadness”: when grief makes you want to leave – Le Figaro
The case for taking the same holiday again and again – BBC Travel
Reverse culture shock: Why returning home after overseas travel can be difficult – Sydney Morning Herald
2024
I’ve travelled the world, but keep returning to this Spanish city (thetimes.co.uk)
How Adventure Helps You Develop an Abundance Mindset (muchbetteradventures.com)
The joys and complexities of planning a group holiday in your thirties | The Independent
How to embrace the pre-holiday high – Breathe (breathemagazine.com)
Here’s How to Avoid Fighting with Your Partner at the Airport (fodors.com)
7 ways to make travel less stressful (nationalgeographic.com)
2023
‘Titanic Tourism’ The Independent Titanic: Inside the surreal, sensitive and occasionally grotesque world of Titanic tourism | The Independent
Spring-clean your life! The Guardian Spring-clean your life! 20 ways to discard the emotional baggage that’s holding you back | Life and style | The Guardian
I lived in seven countries over three years, I felt homeless and suffered burnout – beware of the hype https://inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/travel/digital-nomad-homeless-burnout-beware-hype-2327134
Why mums should go on holiday – without the kids | Metro News
Why the super rich go on extreme tourist expeditions | NationalWorld
What is ‘Vacation Brain’—and Is It Real? – AFAR
2022
‘Travel as healing’ published in the Swiss publication ‘Fokus Swiss’ (article in German) – Reisen als Heilung – Fokus Online
https://mag.lexus.co.uk/how-luxury-affects-your-body-and-mind/
Why does the hot weather affect our mood and what can we do about it? | Metro News
7 tips for overcoming a fear of flying – The Points Guy
‘Off-grid travel is booming, but are we doing it all wrong?. Adventure.com https://adventure.com/opinion-off-grid-travel/
Why I’m Taking A Break From Trying To Take A Break (elle.com)
How To Travel the World with Depression and Anxiety – Travel Tips & Advice | Viator.com – Viator