Mental Health app sees spike in new users as lockdown bites again

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A mental health app saw a huge rise in bookings during January as the country went into lockdown for the third time.

Bookings of‘Therapy-in-an-hour’app My Pocket Therapist, were up more than 300 per cent last month, with people needing immediate help for lockdown and COVID-related anxiety.

My Pocket Therapist, the UK’s first psychotherapy app, offers people a service where they can see a therapist within an hour of booking an appointment, and requesting help.

The mental health app was launched in 2020 by Daniel Solden, after he was furloughed by his employer and then subsequently made redundant.

The app connects anyone needing help to a range of therapists including psychotherapists, counsellors, hypnotherapists, and cognitive behavioural therapists.

Therapy sessions are conducted via audio or video and are COVID secure. This means that anyone self-isolating or in lockdown can access mental health services without leaving their house.

Founder Daniel told the News:“The Centre for Mental Health recently reported that a fifth of adults in the UK and 1.5 million children will need support for depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorders and other mental health difficulties during the pandemic.

“Many people who have never had mental health problems before now feel the need to see a therapist urgently and can’t due to crippling waiting times and COVID restrictions.

“The app vastly reduces waiting times and serves as a vital lifeline.

“It has been designed to help people access mental health services when they need them most, and as quickly as possible.

“It’s convenient and anyone can use the service from their own home or phone.

“During lockdown, many people are working alone and are not able to physically access any of their normal services.

“We are confident that if someone wants to speak to a therapist urgently, they will be able to view and choose a therapist through the app and see them within an hour of booking an appointment.”

All therapists on My Pocket Therapist (MPT) have video profiles that help people to choose a trusted expert who will make them feel the most comfortable during the consultation or therapy.

MPT is 100 per cent confidential and clients only have to provide a contact e-mail address and payment details.

If you are interested in downloading the app, it is currently available through the Apple App Store.