I am loving this service. My therapist Maggie is helping me untangle and relieve my BPD symptoms for the first time ever. I didn't even know I had BPD before using this service; or rather, I didn't want to admit it. Maggie has convinced me that while BPD can be tough, there is hope, and I can surmount this disorder.
Lately, I'm feeling something I haven't felt in a while -- inner peace (not just happiness). I've learned so much from this program. Also, the format is kind of perfect for someone with BPD. We're interacting online, which means there's much less for me to misinterpret in our communications. Also, everything is written down, so it's easy to look back on a previous conversation and see what was really said/written (as opposed to just relying on memory, which can be biased). The worksheets are great.
This is one of the best things I've ever done for myself and for others, and I'm so grateful for this program.
I chose on-line because of cost-factor and limitations of National Health service (UK).
I do find that as someone with rather poor IT skills, I could have done with more guidance/hand-holding to access & complete worksheets.
8 sessions seems reasonable, but I worry that my lack of technological aptitude could cause pressures for me.
Having a therapist on-line is brilliant......as is the whole concept.
I'm 65 and I have tried various forms of therapy. I like this because I can really concentrate my thoughts through writing, and I feel less stigmatised (if that makes sense). When I first sort help it was usually a bus ride to an out of town large Victorian Building and that certainly reinforced feelings of 'separateness'.
So I'm OK but proscribed by my slowness with my Lap-top.
I'd certainly unhesitatingly recommend others to try this approach.
Maggie is my therapist and I have found this service to be excellent. It is ideal for me because I have small children and I work full time and do not have time to visit a therapist. Maggie is understanding and has made see things much more clearly, she has definitely shown me how my thought processes can be harmful to myself and loved ones. With my therapists assistance I have come so far in such a short time. I feel empowered again.
My therapist Maggie is intuitive and smart. I appreciate her incisive comments. I have found writing down my concerns have helped to calm them and Maggies responses have been great.
I haven't tried the live chat but I don't know if it will suit me as I have little time to schedule things outside of work, home etc. It suits me to write when o get a chance.
My therapist was Sareeta. She took her time to develop a good rapport with me. i was very comfortable from the beginning. She kept asking all kinds of questions to judge my personality. She was very patient through out the therapy. I spoke to her almost 4 hours every week. She did not just give me worksheets to fill. She spoke to me to personally and understood me very well before she decided to design the best form of therapy.
After filling the worksheets then she spoke to me and told me how to address each and every way of thinking . She changed the way i thought. She told me various ways as to how to get rid of fear and anxiety . How to be positive and different exercises to make sure there is not relapse.
I am very happy to get such good results in a very short time. I did the therapy and the results very truly amazing. I am totally satisfied with the therapy i got and i feel its money well spent. I am now gaining control of my life again after almost 5 years. I am totally indebted to Sareeta for her efforts.
The best part is its all can be done from home which makes it very easy for people with panic disorder. I like to thank www.onlinetherapy.com for providing the expertise of the best therapists out there to people all over the world. I like thank carl who made this possible as well as the dedication and patience of the choosen therapists for their services.
Yes, I am finding the on line therapy very helpful and useful. I enjoy being able to do it at my own pace and at home. The format of worksheets makes it thorough so that all issues are covered and categorically dealt with as they would if it were face to face in person.
I am actually pleasantly surprized at how helpful it is as we have not been on line very long and I am not the most computer literate person there is! I think the feedback is very good and personalized and have a lot of respect for the therapist’s comments. They make me feel she is giving real attention to my specific worries and making me think carefully about my worries.
It does not in any way feel like a set program or format, even though I recognize that similar problems may present time and time again. I endeavor to work my way through the program, even though there will obviously be the holiday break. I usually work the worksheets Monday to Friday then stop for the weekend. I find this pace best as it gives me time to reflect until Monday.
So far it has been exactly what I needed. I find myself open to new experiences, more spiritual, doing much less overeating and watching TV. Also have been putting that energy toward making my dreams come true. Am once again motivated on my business and moving forward. Thanx!
I haven't finished the course yet so I can't really comment at length, but so far I have found this course very useful. I live in Rwanda so finding a counselor here who is familiar with CBT is not an option.
Having a personal therapist online, is so beneficial. Because, you have so much more access to your online therapist. It is not limited to a session in the clinic. It is so much more, with the worksheets and the live chat.
I find it to be a lovely experience. Sharing my feelings all the time. It is just like and interactive virtual diary.
I find your program very well set out. on a personal note I'm not sure if I can continue with the program due to the relationship difficulties I am having with my partner. I am unable to keep going at the moment due to the stress and emotional problems I am currently going through. It appears as though our relationship is over and I cannot see it ever mending from the damage that vhas been done. Thank you for the help you have given me and if my circumstances improve and I am able to continue I will certainly let you know. Thanks again Mark.
Hi, I have been working with my therapist (Maggie) now for 4 months, I am so glad i found this website & Maggie, she has inspired me, given me strength & fight to NEVER GIVE UP...NO MATTER WHAT!! I have been to different therapists over the years but not one has really given me guidance & support i have received from Maggie with open arms & total understanding of my disorder ocd.
To Whom It may concern,
I have suffered depression for many years and even had medication to treat this, but nothing seemed to help long term and I did not want too end up an addict. Yet looking at my life I had no obvious reason to be depressed: debt free, owned our home, a husband who loved me, good job and good health YET I WAS STILL DEPRESSED. WHY?
My name is Cherie and I live in Perth, West Australia. Apart from being a housewife I also work so spare time is rare. To even get a doctors appointment to fit in with my busy schedule is hard so when my Medical Doctor recommended Online-therapy as a reputable course to assist me with depression through councelling I liked the idea, something I could do in my own time and 100% private, good thing is I did not need to look anyone in the eye and admit my problems as I was ashamed. Even though I thought I probably do not need this course , but I wanted an answer to my question WHY?
I decided to sign on and then I met Maggie Sweet who would be my councellor. Who is this person Maggie? After reading Maggies' background I felt confident I was in good hands but I still felt a little uneasy. As I started the course, Maggie gently guided me through the worksheets, sessions and started communicating with me over the online chat, emails and comments in the worksheet pages. Maggie asked me questions, made comments on my feedback and without realising the councelling had already begun. WOW, how does this person know me so well?
Because I wanted the truth and to be free of depression Maggie guided me to the ROOT of the problem and where the depression started (which was from my childhood approx 40 years ago). Maggie encouraged me to be honest that if I was angry to let it out. She stood by with compassion as I cried, she supported all of my feelings but also helped me see the whole picture. Maggie was honest with me, even when I didn't want to face the truth Maggie helped me to see it in a very caring manner. When I hurt she was there for me and other times when I needed Maggie to be firm she was. So as I progressed through the course I very quickly learnt Maggie is someone I cannot see but I can trust, Maggie is someone I call a genuine real person.
So, I accepted Maggies guidance, support and believed what she said and today because of Maggie I am a new person, FREE FROM DEPRESSION and for the first time I am excited about life and each day it brings. Using the tools Maggie taught me helps me to remain positive and see things much clearer. YES, I CAN BE POSITIVE in a negative world and that black whole of depression no longer beckons me.
I like the worksheets and the speed of response is good.
I think that you should have a longer therapy period for long time sufferers like myself, as you say yourself it takes a long time to change? I will be using your services for over a year.
I'm only a few weeks into the program and my opinion is mostly favorable. The worksheets have prompted some serious thought about why I overeat and encouraged me to plan better meals. The online therapist has been straightforward and has made helpful suggestions about how to change my thinking about how I handle food and my emotions.
I like:
- The concept: It would be difficult for me personally to take face to face therapy because of the practicality having the nearest therapist 2 hours drive away. That would mean pretty much a whole day gone. Also the planning ahead can be a problem. Finally, I would find it very hard to face classic therapy; this is a great way to ease into it.
- The 8 weeks program: It's nice to step into it for a fixed period of time, it's overseeable and structured. It reassures that you are not going to drag things out to get more money.
- The sessions: At first glance seem short (compared to self-help books) but are concise and good to follow. They do give plenty of points to read back and remember so there's plenty in it while still short enough not to be put-off. Perhaps real-life examples could help.
- The worksheets: Are really good. They are deceptively simple and give the impression that it's all too easy. But then the comments come in and add incredible value. It's great to be able to really think about the subject, get feedback and then digest the feedback again, having it there to re-visit. This is my main source of therapy so far. Really good!
- The online therapist: Absolutely brilliant! It's what convinced me to sign up! Just a click and I could discuss which program would suit me and I could get a sense of the kind of service you give. Also, compared to classic therapy it's really reassuring to have the sign up there saying when the counselor is online. No need for appointments and waiting another week, if she there I can get help. No words for it really...
Perhaps some people would like if the chat were over Skype so they could really talk and perhaps see the therapist? I myself would (for now) not go for that but it might help assure people that you are really there in person instead of a computer program.
- The website: Looks nice and clean but not clinical, overall a gentle but productive layout.
Overall I'm truly happy I signed up; I wouldn't have done any other form of therapy (and I do need it!). I'm very impressed with the level of personal attention given, hats off! The absolutely great thing is that it's really flexible time-wise. Whenever it suits me I can do the worksheets or check if a therapist is available, which is just so brilliant. Also, the feeling of being slightly distant really works for me, wouldn't really feel safe otherwise.
After starting, at first it seems there's not much information given, too little work to be done etc. It nearly feels too simple. But after getting the first feedbacks is when the value becomes clear.
I am fortunate to have discovered Online-Therapy.com as I had experienced some difficulties that reminded me that I have not overcome some deeply ingrained behaviours.
I was too shy or proud to consult my GP for a referral, but I had considered consulting a personal trainer or a naturopath or psychologist who could spend some time with me to get to the bottom of my problem.
I have had counselling in the past but was never really sure why problems developed, i.e. apprehension around other people
My problem now is much clearer and most definitely springs from a kind of shyness which has developed over time to avoidance and dread of being around other people.
So when I found the Website things fell into place and at last I am now pretty sure that I know what the problem is and why I have suffered for so many years.
I thought that I was suffering with either a developmental disorder, or a schizoid personality at one stage but now I realise that I have simply adapted myself to faulty thinking and bad habits that have given me a phobia of social interaction.
So to cut a long story short I have hit pay dirt and know that I must challenge those thoughts and feelings and behaviours and turn the tanker around before it's too late.
I am happy with the format of the course yet I have not utilised the on-line chat.
The course has set me on a path of finding out as much as I can by setting up Word pages as diaries. The steps of the Worksheets provide reassuring structure and are a great help in learning to be aware of faulty thinking while practising healthy social interaction
I feel genuinely more relaxed and more open to my surroundings in the knowledge that there is much to gain and not much more left to lose.
Thanks sincerely
Jennifer
I do feel the worksheets are extremely helpful. I find that I really have to dig and think through my answers to the questions on the worksheets. This is the whole point... to make us really look truthfully at the root issues. The worksheets really help us probe for the real issues.
Although I haven't used the online therapist very often, I know how important it is to know that a therapist is right there when I really need one. Or if I get "stuck" there is someone that can help me out right now, right on the spot. That is really comforting.
It is taking more much more than the initial 8 weeks. I think it all depends on the individual, how broad their problems extend, etc. 8 weeks is great for some. Others, like myself may need more time which is great to have that option.
So far so good. I am having some frustrating moments but I do understand that it will take some practice to change my frame of mind. It's one of the hardest things I've ever had to do. A true test of character.
I love the worksheets, especially the feedback. Maggie is great and always quick to respond and reassure. She is patient and it seems her techniques are endless. I really look forward to filling out the worksheets every week and trying new ways to combat my anxiety and negative thinking.
It's incredibly useful to have my own therapist online because it's a source of comfort. It's nice to know that for most of the day if I need her she is right there to support me and get me back on track.
I am about halfway through the 8 sessions and I really like them so far. It's like tackling a new problem every week. It's a very slow process, but I am trying.
I have been finding the online therapy very useful. The worksheets are great - designed to make me think in a very different way. The online sessions have been useful too. I would like to get some online sessions but I have been unwell and have not had the chance.I hope to get back to it now.
Thanks for the service - it is very useful and enlightening.
I am strongly satisfied with the help i got from the chat with a therapist and i can gladly recommend it to anyone i know. keep up the good work its because of services like this that keep the community alive!
I really am being helped by this program and by my therapist. I must thank you sincerely for being here for me. I think enrolling for this therapy has been one of the best things I have done in my life. The strategies for dealing with problems are ready to be tried at the first possible opportunity.
I especially appreciate that you are here to listen to me. I guess you know that much of what I have said is not known to anyone else. It's hard to keep some things bottled up. And it's confusing to know where to start with fixing oneself up from what I would consider to be the brink of a nervous breakdown. So THANK YOU ever so much.
Another wonderful, revealing session! I have two other people I have recommended to this program. Both would do well with you! I will inform you if they decide it is something they can do.
The most helpful thing to me is the online therapist! Sareeta is wonderful and is trying so hard to give me all the expertise she has acquired. It is very effective. She addressed my two most pressing issues first...crying excessively and insomnia. She has some wonderful ideas!
The worksheets are fine and I can see the necessity...it helps the therapists, too.
I have been in the program for 2 weeks, but got off to a rocky start. The last 3 days have been very productive and helpful. I feel hopeful and more confident that I can get this disorder under control.
I am receiving valuable help from Sareeta! She is amazing! I am grateful I stayed with Online-Therapy!! It really does work with a therapist that fits my personality and background!
This has helped me today so much that i am now able to stay on track.
I am so lucky to have come across the online therapy, i have been trying to change my thought processes and this is changing my life. i have a structure to work through and then i have the opportunity to reflect and then seek help. I am truly blessed. Thank you
Yes I do like the online therapy. It can be done at my convenience and the 8 week course is long enough to really think about it. Also I like that I can go back to answered questions and add to them. The worksheets are a good idea because you can put down all your thoughts.
I would recommend it. I am feeling a lot better and part of that is due to doing this course.
A great session today. Sareeta has helped my insomnia significantly, and has helped me be able to manage my tears...two things that I have struggled with most over the last 4 years! I look forward to more healing in the weeks ahead! I am so grateful to be in this program. Sareeta is really good at her work! She has a very kind and caring heart, too.
I heard about you through word of mouth. In general I think this service is valuable., For people that may have trouble facing anyone or admitting to anyone he needs help this could be ideal.
Online chat: Great - it is almost like having a face to face talk.
Worksheets: Initially a little confusing but did not take long to understand.
8 Sessions: as I am only up to 4 and I am hoping that all the stuff we have unrevealed will be addressed by the end.
I spoke to Sareeta about my daughter's OCD. She gave me the encouragment I needed to know there is a way out of this, and the confidence to sign up for on-line therapy for my daughter.
My online therapist has been outstanding to work with.
As I mentioned to her at the beginning, I have a masters degree in counseling and I did not have high expectations for this process, which is essentially instant messaging rather than face-to-face therapy. However, thanks in large part to her outstanding work, i believe that we have made significant progress with my issues and I am feeling much more confident that my issues will be, if not completely resolved, significantly improved by the time my eight weeks are complete. And this is despite the fact that I can only do sessions twice a week because of time commitments.
Very happy that i 've joined and looking fwd to really learn something about how to live life. thank you for the live chat, the 1st i've actually comfortably done. Thank you for your wonderful service, and i am such a tight one with money too, i feel that i have done something meaningful with my money.
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