BetterHelpOneMonth

That’s why we’re so pleased to share that, thanks to an incredible offer from BetterHelp, members of our community can now access one month of free online therapy.

Through a dedicated landing page, you can be matched with a qualified therapist in as little as 48 hours and begin sessions from the comfort of your own home. Online therapy won’t be right for everyone, but it can be especially helpful for those who find it difficult to leave home, live in rural areas, or need flexibility to fit sessions around daily life.

Why this matters – and what to expect

BetterHelp’s platform offers flexibility, privacy, and the chance to connect with a qualified therapist quickly – which is invaluable when support often feels out of reach. Of course, one month of therapy on its own won’t resolve PTSD or C-PTSD. Trauma recovery is a complex, deeply personal journey that usually takes much longer and often requires structured, evidence-based treatments delivered by trauma-specialist clinicians.

While recovery from PTSD or C-PTSD often requires this type of specialist treatment, many people find that talking to a qualified therapist – like those at BetterHelp – can still bring comfort, perspective, and encouragement as part of their wider journey.

For some, four weeks of online therapy may feel like barely scratching the surface. And that’s okay. Healing is not something that can be rushed.

But we also know that sometimes the hardest and most important step is the very first one. For some people, even one month of support can be enough to:

• Experience the relief of being heard and understood.

• Build confidence in talking about difficult feelings.

• Feel more grounded, calmer, or less alone.

• Take that next step — whether that’s talking to a friend or family member, booking a GP appointment, or seeking specialist trauma therapy.

For some people, this free month might provide valuable support while they wait for NHS treatment to begin. And for some, it could be the start of an ongoing relationship with a therapist through BetterHelp, if they choose to continue afterwards.

This offer could also help someone who may already be some way along their recovery journey – perhaps having started treatment, tried different approaches, or developed their own coping strategies. For them, this month of online therapy could simply be another helpful tool in their wider “support toolkit.” It may offer extra space to reflect, explore, and feel supported as part of their ongoing journey.

A step forward, not the whole journey

We see this opportunity not as a complete solution, but as an important step forward. It might help someone take that first breath of hope. It might be a chance to test out therapy in a safe, flexible way without financial commitment. And in some cases, it could even be the spark that starts a longer journey of recovery.

Every person’s experience of PTSD or C-PTSD is unique. What works for one person may not work for another – but sometimes, knowing that support is available right now can make a huge difference.

How to access your free month

If you’d like to give it a try, simply visit our dedicated PTSD UK & BetterHelp landing page and sign up. You’ll be matched with a therapist within 48 hours and can begin your free month of online therapy.

After that first month, you can choose to continue with a paid subscription if you wish – or you may simply take what you’ve learned and use it as a foundation for your next steps. There’s no obligation to continue if it doesn’t feel right for you. The most important thing is finding the support that works best for your recovery – whether that’s through the NHS, specialist trauma services, peer support, or resources like those we share here at PTSD UK.

We’re so grateful to BetterHelp for making this possible and helping to lower barriers to support for our community.

You deserve support

We know that therapy isn’t quick or easy, and one month of sessions won’t resolve all the challenges of PTSD or C-PTSD. But it can be a lifeline. It can be the beginning of opening up, of knowing you don’t have to carry everything alone.

At PTSD UK, we’re proud to help make this opportunity available to you. If this feels like the right step for you, please know that you’re not alone – and that hope, healing, and support are possible.

Take your first step here.

Disclaimer

This offer of one month of free online therapy is provided directly by BetterHelp through their platform. PTSD UK is sharing access to this opportunity but is not involved in the delivery of therapy, the selection of therapists, or the management of the service.

Therapists available via BetterHelp are independent providers — they are not employees, agents, or representatives of PTSD UK or BetterHelp. All therapy is provided through BetterHelp’s platform under their own Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy, which you should read carefully before signing up.

Please note:

• One month of therapy may not be suitable for everyone and is not intended as a replacement for specialist trauma-focused treatment.
• BetterHelp’s services may not be appropriate for all situations, especially if you are in crisis or need urgent or in-person medical care. If you are in immediate danger or feel unable to keep yourself safe, please call 999 in the UK, or Samaritans on 116 123.
• Continuing therapy beyond the free month is entirely optional and will involve costs through BetterHelp.

By choosing to sign up, you are entering into a direct agreement with BetterHelp. PTSD UK does not recommend or endorse any particular therapist or therapeutic approach provided through the platform, and we cannot accept liability for any outcomes that arise from use of their services.

We encourage you to view this as one possible step in your support journey. It may help you feel more grounded, supported, or ready to take further steps, but it is not a replacement for trauma-specialist treatment.