BetterHelpReviews of betterhelp.com

Hi, OK, BETTER Help is a service that puts you in touch with therapists in USA. They help you find the best matches for what you indicate you want help with. The only minor issue that I had initially was finding someone who's 'timetable' would be most compatible due to the time difference. I live in the UK. But now have a session every week around my lunch time (6am over there!!) with a lovely therapist. Early days but feel comfortable and looking forward to see what we can do to help improve my outlook on life. Hope this helps. (it's also comforting that you won't be bumping into them in the supermarket anytime lol)

Amazing app with a great idea, qualified therapist and nice management

Betterhelp is great for those of us who'd rather speak to a professional from the safety of our homes. I had a great experience, the only hang up is the cost.. which for me being not US based is a bit pricey. Overall I would recommend this app, especially for the millennials like myself.

I was matched with a therapist based on my preferences and needs, and within less than 24 hours. The live sessions are short, at just 30 minutes, but my therapist has used this time very efficiently. Using information I provided through a pre-counseling questionnaire and listening to me in those first few minutes of our first session, she was able to identify my immediate needs as they relate to longer-term concerns and offer guidance for managing and coping. I appreciate that there are several options for communicating with my therapist, but I'm old-school so I don't really get the chat option (e.g., is 24 hours of live chat equivalent to one live session?). I've opted for the video sessions and these work just as well as in-person has for me in past. Also, I haven't figured out yet if there is a way to select a recurring session day/time, and I always forget to manually schedule my follow-up sessions. I'd prefer a set time, I think. (I am currently participating through my job's Employee Assistance Program, so things may work differently for paying customers.) Finally, Betterhelp.com seems a good, affordable option for those who are uninsured or underinsured. Everyone should have access to good mental health care, as much for everyday maintenance and not just treatment of pathology.

BetterHelp is easy to use and easy to access anytime. Overall I have been happy with the experience and the counselor assigned to me.

I think BetterHelp is great. They provide so many avenues to stay connected and in touch with your counselor. My counselor is fantastic she doesn't just listen, she contributes and relates. Best decision of 2020!

A nurturing space. I felt really held by my BetterHelp experience. I was dealing with insecurities from family ruptures and the therapists provided me with warm support. The service is very professional and easy to use. The journalling feature was really helpful - I would send in my reflections in advance (this worked well for me since I like to express myself through writing) and then we'd have a weekly 35 min conversation around my reflections.

Some of the therapists I've talk to on here have seemed almost unprofessional in how disconnected and impersonal they can be; seemly from simple disinterest. There are some really good ones on here too though, and they're making changes.