She initially ascertained the scale of my anxiety…in terms of Betterhelp Podcast… what triggers it– social scenarios, fulfilling individuals for the very first time– and then dived headlong into my fractious childhood (divorced parents, strained familial relationships, bullied in junior school). She was pretty nosey tbh, however then that’s her job, isn’t it?
In general, the service is impressively slick. The discussion can be a little stop-starty at times, but it was really a far smoother and more on-tap experience than I anticipated. I even got quick responses to messages over the weekend, which was unforeseen.
Talkspace vs Betterhelp
The reality you can edit messages before sending them indicates you’re not likely to blurt out something vulnerable and revealing in the heat of the moment. Extensive minutes of realisation might be difficult to come by if you can’t get a relaxed flow going.
Who do I believe it might it benefit?
Anyone with a low-end psychological health issue who’s cool with getting counselled in a very internet-y, 2016-y way. If you’re living under the blackest, bleakest cloud imaginable and require major attention (and possibly some meds), most likely isn’t for you Betterhelp Podcast