BetterHelp is the world's largest counseling service and is 100% online.Get professional, convenient and affordable counseling provided by licensed, accredited and vetted counselors that you can trust. Get help with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, relationships, trauma, grief, and more. With our counselors, you get the same professionalism and quality you would expect from an in-office counselor, but with the ability to communicate when and how you want.Learn more at www.betterhelp.com.
BetterHelp (betterhelp.com) has 9,555 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5.
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Mental Health
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2026
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I had been trying to schedule therapy around my schedule for a few years. Once I decided to go with BetterHelp, I was immediately impressed. My therapist has been a God send and I feel so much better and in a better space mentally. She has worked with me through some very difficult times and gave me the tools I needed to help myself work through my traumas. I’m extremely grateful for BetterHelp!
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Michaela Thurston A.
I have paid for 12 sessions and only…
I have paid for 12 sessions and only had 9 i arranged wirth my therapist to do 3 more sessions till the end of october the subscription renews tomorrow so I planned to cancel the subscription so I didnt pay another subscription for sessions I wont use. Immediately I cancelled they cancelled the 2 sessions booked as there was no option to book beyond those dates. I have paid £195 for 3 sessions I havent had its another subscription scam.
Response from BetterHelpOct 3, 2025
Hi Michaela,
Apologies for any frustration or confusion here. Have you reached out to our Member Success team? We can generally help provide extensions to a membership if you were having issues booking desired weekly live sessions with your therapist. We should also be able to help come to a billing resolution.
I've requested the email address linked to your BetterHelp account in case you need further assistance.
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Tarama F.
BetterHelp has truly felt like one big hug
BetterHelp has truly been a blessing in my journey toward healing and growth. The platform is incredibly easy to use and offers so much more than just therapy sessions. From thoughtful journal prompts to an online journal (with the option to share with your therapist), it creates a space that feels personal, supportive, and safe.
I especially appreciate the extra resources like group sessions and educational classes, which provide even more tools for self-growth and connection. The gentle reminders and check-ins feel like one big supportive hug—always there when you need them most.
The growth I've experienced while using BetterHelp has been life-changing, and I’m so grateful for everything this platform provides. It’s more than just therapy—it’s a community and a resource that truly cares.
P.S. As a professional, I appreciate the professional discount.
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Angela S.
Better Health is a great value and resources
Better Health is a great value and my therapy is awesome. It's been a wonderful resource during difficult times.
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Tieko S.
I would give a 0 if I could
I would give a 0 if I could. Very scammy for a company that promotes helping. Instead they disguise themselves with giving you a deal for one session then charge your card week for other sessions that you didn’t sign up for. Beware!!!!!
Response from BetterHelpOct 2, 2025
We apologize if the membership billing was unclear in any way, Tieko! Our weekly plan bills you every 7 days for your ongoing access to your therapist, until you cancel.
We can certainly look into this further for you and find a solution to help. I've requested the email address linked to your BetterHelp account so we can reach out directly.
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Amanda G.
Excellent Matching
Better help matched me with the best therapist I've ever had. Although, she is no longer with Better Help, I give full credit to BH for putting me in contact with her.
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Leo
This is a good resource for anyone…
This is a good resource for anyone looking for outpatient counseling service. BetterHelp has top quality counselors in many areas. The counselors are professionals, they provide a safe space to share and openly talk about different topics that someone needs assistance with. Every session feels productive and the online app has many tools and additional resources that grieve tremendous help after every session.
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Russell G.
I wanted to love the outcome of my…
I wanted to love the outcome of my experience, but BetterHelp is not designed for everyone, certainly not me. I don’t want to say my experience is unique, but I’m dealing with aging parents and complex set of problems with getting my family into care. I’ve tried this service a few times, and for one reason or another the counselors and I couldn’t connect. One did connect and had a single session, then his ring (I assume it was his ring light) fell on his computer and this caused a fire, and he cancelled my appointment within hours of the appointment. BetterHelp should have the same canceling policies for customers and providers, but they don’t. I did get offered credits, but I don’t want damn credits, I wanted help.
Based on my experience, I simply cannot recommend this organization. I certainly didn’t have any luck, and I felt left “high and dry.” The customer care team was responsive and they tried to connect me, or rather have me connect with another counselor. I looked, but not of their cadre looked like a compatible fit.
I’m simply utterly disgusted with this service and I thought there would be more resources, more connection, and feedback. The only feedback I got was after my session. In a way, I feel the TV ads and ads on NPR are misleading. BetterHelp portrays a system that has more access to care than they really do. I put days into my journal, and i expected some feedback from the homework assignment I was given. Instead, I’m sorry my computer “burned up.”
Response from BetterHelpOct 2, 2025
Thank you for sharing about your experience, Russel. We definitely understand why you'd be frustrated and disaappointed -- you deserve much more than what you got, and this is not a typical experience.
It sounds like you were in touch with our Member Success team, and while they likely did file a report with our Clinical Operations team, we'd like to be sure that the remaining steps were taken to ensure we've done our part in fixing this. I've requested the email address linked to your BetterHelp account so we can have a member of our management team reach out directly.
Hope to talk soon,
BetterHelp Team