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In the UK, NHS mental health services are extremely lacking, for example, NHS secondary care (support workers) are only allowed to work with people for 1 year, then you're on your own (if you can even get care). DBT was cancelled in my area in 2020 because of coronavirus and then stayed closed because of funding. NHS Primary care denied my access to a therapist despite being diagnosed with BPD because my trauma "was not severe enough" and even then, if I had got it, I was told sessions would only be a few short sessions. NHS CBT is for 6 weeks/6 sessions and that's it. As I see it, the NHS is "failing" because our government won't put enough money towards the system, and are actually encouraging people and private businesses to go private - off the NHS. This wouldn't be so much of a problem if we had the same setup as America - like having insurance plans but we don't, it's a pay per session. Not to mention the fact that people don't even know where to go because mental health services were already a problem for years. Betterhelp means if you can afford it, you can access it. They do have different plans based on your income rather than one set price. Your membership includes endless classes (webinars), a therapist session once a week, and 1-2 free groups a week. Because the service includes America, you can usually jump into a group straight away if you feel you need it. Alongside that, you can message your therapist (though I don't because I believe we should have boundaries), and even ask your therapist for material that either betterhelp can provide, or your individual therapist. It took me two times to find a therapist who suited my needs. I initially went with a therapist who I believe was trying to make betterhelp her main income - meaning you were seen as a number, a statistic, and I believe those are the people who burn out and quit the platform after a while. They typically are fresh outta university with only a few years under their belt. That therapist would tell me how she didn't like all sorts of things on betterhelp and I felt like I had to be her therapist during the session! I then switched to Shelia W. I've since recommended her to others because she offers phone/video and I prefer the phone!! the last one I had didn't offer this. Sometimes I feel like I'm just babbling away but she does listen and it's nice to hear another perspective. I believe if you go on a group therapy session and you like the therapist who's hosting, you can actually message BetterHelp and request to be under that therapist (if they have any spaces). This means you can work with any therapist, across America on the platform too! I thought I would mention this, incase you can't find a therapist in the UK on this platform that would suit your needs. You can also use the journal function and have it sent to your therapist to review, I don't use this function much because I don't like my data being uploaded like that - I'd rather use paper and review when I talk to my therapist. All in all, it's a good platform for people in the UK where mental health services are severely lacking. :)

BetterHelp is the best therapy ever!! Their questionnaire matches you with the right therapist. They offer financial aid. Their platform is easy to use and have various methods for you to do therapy. There are also additional tools aside to therapy to aid in wellness. Customer service is top tier. I've been with them for years. I suggest them to anyone.

Yana and I have met for 3 sessions so far. I changed a few therapists in multiple states to finally match with Yana. My issues were insidious at this point and I had baggage from more than a decade ago. Yana effectively addressed my shame, trauma, PTSD from the first session itself. Now instead of feeling triggered and distracted by my former triggers, I feel good about myself and the critical lessons I learned from the situation and Yana’s perspective. I matched with Leslie Jones in 2023. She addressed my narcissistic abuse the first session itself. I was immediately as ease from my panic attacks. We spent the remaining 3 sessions addressing other issues, bonding, and navigating people in general. I found her to be very effective, insightful, and incredibly humorous. The sessions were very useful, and also as delightful.

The therapist they matched me with has been amazing. She is interested in what I say, is supportive, kind, has the ability to help me identify things I can action to improve my current suitation. She checks up on me in-between sessions, especially when I'm really struggling. The classes are varied, and really informative..I've been accessing loads. The fact they are mostly US therapists means the times can be challenging, but they give you access to the recording for 7 days after so if you don't want to stay up stupidly late of wake up at the crack of dawn you don't have to miss out on the content.

Xenia was the therapist that I was linked with she was ideal for me because she had a good understanding of relationships and how they work and we are doing some work around boundaries which I am very excited about. I always feel lighter after a conversation with Xenia. Highly recommend for practical support and advice.

The right place to talk and to be listened to by experienced professionals or in a casual setting at group sessions. BetterHelp can cater for all budgets, see for yourself. Speak with like minded people who can show you the way to find closure, whatever that is.

Great! I would recommend them to anyone who asks. They actually take the time to match you with a therapist who best suits your needs. Give them a shot!

BetterHelp has been an asset to me lately. Easy to navigate very professional therapists and the process works.