I’m currently finding it impossible to get into a psychologist or psychiatrist at the moment, and when I do manage to make an appointment I usually have to wait 6-8 weeks until I can see my psych again. It’s absolutely awful as (and I’m sure people here can relate) 6 weeks is WAY to long to go with such extreme emotions without someone to talk to.

I keep getting ads for online therapy like BetterHealth but I’m wondering if it’s even worth looking into? I’ve never met a psych that I’ve been able to “click” with in person, let alone someone online. However, if an online program means I can talk to someone once a fortnight instead of once every month or so, I think it’s something I should look into.

My other concern with all those mental health aps is that I’m afraid I’m just going to be partnered with a computer and not an actual person and pay out of the nose monthly for it.

I’m in Australia FWIW and our mental health care system is circling the drain.