BetterHelpReviews of betterhelp.com

I have struggled with things like depression, anxiety and lack of motivation throughout my adult life but ultimately never sought to address them. It was the usual reasons: denying the issue, thinking I didn't have the time or couldn't afford it, believing I could just will my way out of the negative moments. But the reality for me was that they never went away and I had to face up to the fact that nothing would change if I did nothing about it. I tried the free local NHS 'Talking Therapies' service, which uses cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques. It was okay, some poor sessions followed by some decent ones, but ultimately time limited to 6 weeks and feeling under pressure to say you're 'fine' now as a result. If you have longstanding issues, then that probably won't work for you either. So, after a while of internally debating the issue I finally decided to bite the bullet with BetterHelp, and I'm grateful that I did. You set your criteria for the type of therapist you would like to be matched with, both professional and personal, and then the service will match you either to a specific therapist or give you a shortlist to choose from. My first therapist looked a great fit but I only realised after that he didn't offer video calls (you get one a week). The service is very flexible about you changing and you don't have to explain why to your current therapist, but mine was very understanding in any case. You also don't pay anything until you start messaging your therapist, so you can take a little time at the beginning to make your choice. I was matched with another therapist, who has remained so ever since. He is a qualified, accredited professional therapist of over 40 years experience and I couldn't be happier with my experience with him. Put it this way - I was intent on trying the service out for a month and moving on, but I have stuck with it for 5 months so far and do not intend on leaving anytime soon. I decided that my mental health was as worthy as a gym membership or takeaway junk food and have committed happily to a positive therapy experience for the foreseeable future. I have even recommended my therapist to a relative based purely on my debrief conversations with my relative giving them encouragement. There are 3 tiers of subscription ranging from weekly to quarterly, with the average weekly cost dropping with each tier, but you'll have to pay the bulk amounts with the monthly and quarterly of course - which is what I do. I have had pleasant surprises where I rated one of my sessions as being slightly less useful than normal purely because I didn't do the preparatory work for it that week and the BetterHelp service team granted me a free week to make up for the lost week (even though it was my own fault!). I have been very impressed by the therapy, the ease of using the app and website, and the service overall. If you're on the fence and are stuck during the pandemic anyway then I strongly recommend that you give it a go. We often don't hesitate to do and pay for self destructive things but seemingly hesitate to do something for our own mental benefit :)

I was cautious about therapy before but my experience with BetterHelp has helped me through some issues I ignored for a while and have given me new tools to manage my emotions and mental state. I definitely recommend you give it a try.

They are just in it for the money. I tried to communicate with them by email to end my subscription and they have been ignoring my emails and messages. Instead If there is no response,to my request for a cancellation, I shall be taking legal action. Maria Caparis

I've never had a better experience with therapy. I dealt with Kaiser's negligence for years, aetna's limited options, and other providers. Betterhelp is by far the best of any experience I've had. It is also very affordable. I have a fabulous therapist for me who has helped me through quite a bit. The platform allows me to message her whenever I need and set up calls really easily. They give you a survey as well so you get a good therapist and you can change if you are unsatisfied. The same process goes for the sister company for couples therapy. If you can't afford to pay 200$ a visit for a therapist, this is a very close second. I highly recommend therapy to anyone with the means to pay for it. It is so helpful even if you don't think you have anything wrong with you. I cannot highlight enough the convenience and effectiveness of betterhelp.

BetterHelp has been an amazing experience. I have been able to get professional therapy from the comfort of my own home during quarantine. I was lucky enough to be matched with my ideal counselor from my first week. I am extremely grateful for the ease of communication on BetterHelp and its shared journaling feature. Can't recommend it enough!

Betterhelp is a wonderful tool for those who need advice or help working through the hard times in life. I was recommended it by a friend, and am grateful to have found a resource and counselor that gave me steps towards resolving some of the troubles I could not work through on my own. I was also grateful to find a place that was much more budget-friendly than traditional counselors. I would absolutely recommend checking it out if you need help!

Betterhelp has been a lifesaver during COVID. I have experienced some personal loss due to bad decisions I have made. My counselor at Betterhelp is so conscientious, caring and a great listener. He challenges me weekly and connects with me emotionally but also cognitively. Betterhelp platform works so well. I wish I had thought of it before they did. This access to mental health is so crucial!

Thank you so much BetterHelp I found the best counselor with understanding, good listener, no judgment, and very patient with me. Since the first session I started with my problems all over the place she helps me find myself get back on my feet, gain back my self esteem and guide me through to what first priority for myself should be. All practices she gave me helps me handle my anxiety and panic attacks, helps me handle with toxic relationship in the time I need it most. I'm so grateful for that.