Mental health series: Working With BetterHelp

Looking after my mental health and learning how to cope has been a big part of my life after suffering with poor mental health issues during my teen hood. Because of this, it is a subject I am very passionate about and believe should be more openly discussed. I have previously made posts on the topic in the past and recently, I have been given the pleasure in teaming up with 'BetterHelp', an online counselling platform. I am going to begin a series discussing how to spot poor mental health, when it is time to get counselling and the various types of therapy on offer. Throughout this, it is important to remember that I am not a qualified therapist but I have had first hand experience in each of these stages.

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Who are BetterHelp?

BetterHelp is the largest online counselling platform offering their service worldwide. They offer convenient, discreet and affordable access to licensed therapists whilst providing their professional concealing via computers, tablets or smart phones making their sessions available anytime no matter where you are! They also promise to match each person with the right councillor within 24 hours - an upgrade from the general 1-2 months waiting lists you would generally be on if you were referred via the doctors.

Why i support them

BetterHelp are a platform supporting and offering everything I believe in. I went through numerous councillors until I was matched with the right one and finding someone you connect with is extremely important in bettering your mental health. This platform offers you the chance to receive help at a quick speed and with over 2,500 councillors, you are bound to find someone you connect with. They also give you the option to remain anonymous. I can only wish that I had known about a platform like this and believe it would have had a positive impact in my journey through counselling which is why I want to make as many of my readers as possible aware of them.

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