Better help (therapy app)

River

Does anyone know if its as good as like places like mind?

independent_

I have used it, it’s basically private therapy. The therapist I had through it was wonderful, she really helped me at the time. I would use it again if I had the money but you can get up to a 40% discount if you’re unemployed or otherwise struggling financially

River

@independent_ do you think it's worth the money

River

It's only £60 a week for teens apparently

Former Member

I was watching reviews on YouTube about BetterHelp a few months ago. I tried to find the ones that were legit and based on personal experiences rather than paid advertisements. From what I could gather, it’s hit and miss depending on what therapist you get. I guess this is also true for in person therapy too. Sometimes you connect with people and sometimes you don’t. I read that you can change your therapist though if you’re not a fan, I think that’s a positive.

I think they offer video chat/phone call sessions which imo is kind of important for therapy to be worth it. It helps for them to see if and when you’re uncomfortable and also avoids any miscommunications that can happen over text bc of lack of body language / tone of voice

Tbh, for £60 pw I’m pretty sure you can get private therapy locally if you wanted to but it wouldn’t hurt to give it a try if you’re curious. Just look to see if it’s a subscription you can cancel if you’re not a fan

JustV

Adding to what the others have said, feel obligated to say that Better Help have been in some hot water over the last year for sharing customer data unlawfully. Last year they were ordered to pay out $7.8m by the FTC in the US, and this year 800,000 people got refunds.

Doesn't mean you need to write them off as an option but something you should know.

River

@JustV @Slinky thank you both think I'll have a look at other places

lunarcat522

@JustV Thank you for this I wasn't aware of this but I have heard mixed messages from people who have accessed their services, but like you said I wouldn't want this to put people off but it's always good to know

Also side note - love the new pfp, very wholesome!

JustV

lunarcat522 wrote: »

@JustV Thank you for this I wasn't aware of this but I have heard mixed messages from people who have accessed their services, but like you said I wouldn't want this to put people off but it's always good to know

Also side note - love the new pfp, very wholesome!

Haha thanks! The longer I look at it the weirder it gets, so I might change it

lunarcat522

@JustV I did love the cat one but there's some clear bias there 😆