19-03-2020 04:06 PM
19-03-2020 04:06 PM
Hi everyone. Mods, if this isn't in an appropriate thread, feel free to move it.
Just wondering if anyone has ever used ongoing counselling services online such as Kids Helpline, etc? If so, what did you think?
I've only used Kids Helpline once, the lady gave me her name and she was nice, caring and helpful so I liked it. Every other time I've tried to get through I never can and they don't reply to emails plus I prefer the live chat and I don't like talking over the phone.
I've also looked at Beyond Blue web chats, etc. too. Does anyone know any other websites that offer counselling like that?
I did a Mindspot course which I didn't find helpful but others mind, since my Psychiatrist recommended I should. I found it boring, useless and unhelpful but that's just my opinion.
Thanks, please let me know as I'm interested in doing something like that since I can't get local professional help apart from my Psychiatrist and GP.
19-03-2020 04:14 PM
19-03-2020 04:14 PM
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19-03-2020 04:27 PM
19-03-2020 04:27 PM
Hi @Former-Member I got your notification this time. 😀
I am a 60 year old .. never used Kids Help Line .. sorry.
19-03-2020 04:30 PM
19-03-2020 04:30 PM
Oh sorry, I didn't realise you were 60, I feel embarrassed now. My sincere apologies, I was just tagging everyone who's been in my notifications like I usually do, I'm not sure how old most people are who I tagged.
I'm so sorry @Former-Member
19-03-2020 04:34 PM
19-03-2020 04:34 PM
Please dont be sorry or embarrassed @Former-Member ... how would you have known?
19-03-2020 04:38 PM
19-03-2020 04:38 PM
True but sorry either way @Former-Member , I'm just stupid
19-03-2020 04:40 PM
19-03-2020 04:40 PM
Hey there @Former-Member really awesome to see you exploring some options in terms of helplines 🙂 Would encourage all members to be mindful of our criticism of service guideline, providing everyone is careful to give their own experience without discouraging other forum members from help seeking, this thread should be sweet! But just need to pop that reminder out there for everyone who may chime in. Cheers.
19-03-2020 04:45 PM
19-03-2020 04:45 PM
Sorry @nashy , I didn't realise. I just thought I'd ask because I was thinking of doing something like that, feel free to delete the post, doesn't bother me
19-03-2020 04:56 PM - edited 19-03-2020 04:57 PM
19-03-2020 04:56 PM - edited 19-03-2020 04:57 PM
No need to be sorry! It's my job to remind the community of this stuff 🙂 No problem at all @Former-Member
19-03-2020 05:01 PM
19-03-2020 05:01 PM
Fair enough, so is this thread okay? @nashy
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