{"id":946,"date":"2025-06-12T11:06:22","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T11:06:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/helply.ae\/blogwp\/?p=946"},"modified":"2025-06-12T11:06:22","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T11:06:22","slug":"tips-for-making-online-therapy-work-better-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/helply.ae\/blogwp\/tips-for-making-online-therapy-work-better-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for making online therapy work better for you"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/helply.ae\/blogwp\/tips-for-making-online-therapy-work-better-for-you\/#1_Dont_Wing_It_Set_the_Scene\" >1. Don\u2019t Wing It, Set the Scene<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/helply.ae\/blogwp\/tips-for-making-online-therapy-work-better-for-you\/#2_Use_Headphones_Always\" >2. Use Headphones. Always.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/helply.ae\/blogwp\/tips-for-making-online-therapy-work-better-for-you\/#3_Dont_%E2%80%9CPerform%E2%80%9D_Therapy\" >3. Don\u2019t \u201cPerform\u201d Therapy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/helply.ae\/blogwp\/tips-for-making-online-therapy-work-better-for-you\/#4_Name_What_You_Need\" >4. Name What You Need<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/helply.ae\/blogwp\/tips-for-making-online-therapy-work-better-for-you\/#5_Write_Things_Down_After\" >5. Write Things Down After<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/helply.ae\/blogwp\/tips-for-making-online-therapy-work-better-for-you\/#6_Dont_Bail_on_Sessions_When_Youre_%E2%80%9CFine%E2%80%9D\" >6. Don\u2019t Bail on Sessions When You\u2019re \u201cFine\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/helply.ae\/blogwp\/tips-for-making-online-therapy-work-better-for-you\/#7_If_Its_Not_Working_Say_So\" >7. If It\u2019s Not Working, Say So<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/helply.ae\/blogwp\/tips-for-making-online-therapy-work-better-for-you\/#8_Show_Up_As_You_Are\" >8. Show Up As You Are<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/helply.ae\/blogwp\/tips-for-making-online-therapy-work-better-for-you\/#9_Set_a_Tiny_Goal_Between_Sessions\" >9. Set a Tiny Goal Between Sessions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/helply.ae\/blogwp\/tips-for-making-online-therapy-work-better-for-you\/#10_Use_the_Benefits_of_Technology\" >10. Use the Benefits of Technology<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/helply.ae\/blogwp\/tips-for-making-online-therapy-work-better-for-you\/#11_Let_the_Awkward_Be_Part_of_It\" >11. Let the Awkward Be Part of It<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/helply.ae\/blogwp\/tips-for-making-online-therapy-work-better-for-you\/#12_Give_It_Time\" >12. Give It Time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/helply.ae\/blogwp\/tips-for-making-online-therapy-work-better-for-you\/#13_Let_Go_of_the_Idea_That_Healing_Should_Look_a_Certain_Way\" >13. Let Go of the Idea That Healing Should Look a Certain Way<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/helply.ae\/blogwp\/tips-for-making-online-therapy-work-better-for-you\/#14_Let_Yourself_Be_Heard_Even_If_It_Feels_Pointless\" >14. Let Yourself Be Heard, Even If It Feels Pointless<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/helply.ae\/blogwp\/tips-for-making-online-therapy-work-better-for-you\/#15_Dont_Keep_Secrets_From_Your_Therapist\" >15. Don\u2019t Keep Secrets From Your Therapist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/helply.ae\/blogwp\/tips-for-making-online-therapy-work-better-for-you\/#16_Understand_That_Emotional_Numbness_Is_Also_a_Feeling\" >16. Understand That Emotional Numbness Is Also a Feeling<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/helply.ae\/blogwp\/tips-for-making-online-therapy-work-better-for-you\/#17_Be_Honest_When_Youre_Just_Not_Feeling_the_Connection\" >17. Be Honest When You&#8217;re Just Not Feeling the Connection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/helply.ae\/blogwp\/tips-for-making-online-therapy-work-better-for-you\/#18_Use_Session_Day_As_a_Self-Check-In\" >18. Use Session Day As a Self-Check-In<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/helply.ae\/blogwp\/tips-for-making-online-therapy-work-better-for-you\/#19_Dont_Compare_Your_Progress_to_Others\" >19. Don\u2019t Compare Your Progress to Others<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/helply.ae\/blogwp\/tips-for-making-online-therapy-work-better-for-you\/#20_Remember_The_Goal_Isnt_Perfection_Its_Permission\" >20. Remember: The Goal Isn\u2019t Perfection, It\u2019s Permission<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/helply.ae\/blogwp\/tips-for-making-online-therapy-work-better-for-you\/#How_Helply_Makes_Online_Therapy_Actually_Work_for_Real_People_Like_You\" >How Helply Makes Online Therapy Actually Work for Real People Like You<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/helply.ae\/blogwp\/tips-for-making-online-therapy-work-better-for-you\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><b>Let\u2019s get real.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online therapy is a beautiful thing; it gives you access to support from anywhere, whether you\u2019re sitting in your bedroom, hiding in your car, or living somewhere where in-person help isn\u2019t even an option.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>But if we\u2019re being honest, it also comes with its own kind of awkward.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You log in. You see your therapist\u2019s face on a screen. You try to open up, but maybe it feels weird, like you\u2019re talking into the void. The screen freezes. You lose your train of thought. And you start wondering\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Is this actually helping? Or am I just talking to a laptop once a week?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If that\u2019s ever crossed your mind, you\u2019re not alone. The truth is: online therapy can absolutely change your life, <\/span><b>but only if you know how to work with it.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are down-to-earth, honest, real-world tips to make online therapy work better for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Dont_Wing_It_Set_the_Scene\"><\/span><b>1. Don\u2019t Wing It, Set the Scene<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You know how it feels different when you talk to someone in person? There\u2019s a vibe, a connection, a sense of being in the moment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online, it\u2019s easy to lose that, especially if you\u2019re lying in bed with Netflix paused in the background.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help online therapy work better, create a space that tells your brain: \u201cThis is my time.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sit somewhere quiet where no one will walk in.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shut the door.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put your phone on silent.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Light a candle or hold a pillow.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sit in a chair, not your bed; it helps more than you\u2019d think.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This isn\u2019t about being formal, it\u2019s about feeling safe, focused, and present.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Use_Headphones_Always\"><\/span><b>2. Use Headphones. Always.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This one feels minor, but it\u2019s a game-changer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headphones help you block out the world. They make your therapist\u2019s voice feel closer. More intimate. More real.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And when you&#8217;re talking about something that\u2019s hard to say out loud? That extra bit of privacy, even if it&#8217;s just in your own room, can make a huge difference.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Dont_%E2%80%9CPerform%E2%80%9D_Therapy\"><\/span><b>3. Don\u2019t \u201cPerform\u201d Therapy<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We get it. Sometimes you feel like you need to come into therapy with a list. Or say something that sounds insightful. Or show your therapist that you&#8217;re making progress.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But here\u2019s the thing: <\/span><b>you don\u2019t need to be impressive. You just need to be honest.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some weeks, you\u2019ll cry. Other weeks, you\u2019ll say, \u201cI don\u2019t even know what to talk about.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s all part of the process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The more honest you are, the more your therapist can meet you where you are. And that\u2019s how you start getting the most out of online therapy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Name_What_You_Need\"><\/span><b>4. Name What You Need<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your <a href=\"https:\/\/helply.ae\/contact\">therapist<\/a> isn\u2019t a mind reader. And with a screen between you, it\u2019s even harder for them to pick up on subtle cues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So say the thing. Out loud.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b><i>\u201cI need help setting boundaries.\u201d<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b><i>\u201cCan we slow down? I\u2019m feeling overwhelmed.\u201d<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b><i>\u201cI want more coping tools, not just talking.\u201d<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Naming what you want doesn\u2019t make you demanding, it makes you brave.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fact, learning to name your needs is one of the best tips for better online therapy sessions and for life in general.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/helply.ae\/blogwp\/the-ultimate-guide-for-relationships-tips-for-a-healthier-relationship\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-950 \" src=\"https:\/\/helply.ae\/blogwp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Helply-inner-image-14.png\" alt=\"Online Therapy work better when you also implement and write\" width=\"750\" height=\"1169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helply.ae\/blogwp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Helply-inner-image-14.png 430w, https:\/\/helply.ae\/blogwp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Helply-inner-image-14-193x300.png 193w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Write_Things_Down_After\"><\/span><b>5. Write Things Down After<\/b><b><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ever had a great session\u2026 and then forgot everything two hours later?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yup. That\u2019s real.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therapy doesn\u2019t end when the Zoom call ends. Some of the deepest processing happens after.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So when the call ends:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sit for a moment.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Write one or two things that stood out.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jot down how you felt.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If something felt \u201coff,\u201d write that too.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over time, those notes become a record of your healing, something you can look back on and think:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u201cWow, I really have grown.\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a simple trick that can help you maximize the benefits of online therapy without even realizing it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Dont_Bail_on_Sessions_When_Youre_%E2%80%9CFine%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><b>6. Don\u2019t Bail on Sessions When You\u2019re \u201cFine\u201d<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s so tempting to cancel when you\u2019re not falling apart.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But healing isn\u2019t just about crisis management.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of your most powerful sessions will happen when you&#8217;re not in panic mode, when you&#8217;re calm enough to reflect, process, or go deeper.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So next time you think, \u201cI don\u2019t really need this session,\u201d pause.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That might be exactly when you need it most and <\/span>online therapy work better.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_If_Its_Not_Working_Say_So\"><\/span><b>7. If It\u2019s Not Working, Say So<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes therapy feels off. That doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re broken. And it doesn\u2019t always mean your therapist is a bad fit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But silence helps no one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Say:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI feel stuck.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI don\u2019t think this approach is helping.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cCan we try something different?\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You deserve to be in a space that feels like it\u2019s helping.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And naming what\u2019s not working? That\u2019s how you make online therapy work better in the long run.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Show_Up_As_You_Are\"><\/span><b>8. Show Up As You Are<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pajamas. Tears. Blank stares. Angry rants.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are allowed to bring all of that to your session.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This isn\u2019t a job interview. It\u2019s your healing space.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So if all you can do is log in and sit there in silence, that\u2019s okay. That\u2019s still showing up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes the silence speaks louder than words ever could.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Set_a_Tiny_Goal_Between_Sessions\"><\/span><b>9. Set a Tiny Goal Between Sessions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don\u2019t need a 12-step self-care routine or a Pinterest mood board.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try this instead:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before your session ends, ask yourself:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>\u201cWhat\u2019s one thing I want to try this week?\u201d<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It could be:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saying \u201cno\u201d once.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journaling for 5 minutes.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take one deep breath before reacting.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small steps are where the big shifts begin.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Use_the_Benefits_of_Technology\"><\/span><b>10. Use the Benefits of Technology<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s a reframe: Online therapy isn\u2019t second best. It\u2019s a different kind of powerful.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can do it from home, on your own couch.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can take a nap right after, or go for a walk.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can use notes, screen-sharing, messages, eveand n chat tools during or after.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes healing happens more easily when you&#8217;re in your own space. Use that to your advantage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is one of the underrated online therapy tips for better results: use the tools at your fingertips. They\u2019re part of the process too.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Let_the_Awkward_Be_Part_of_It\"><\/span><b>11. Let the Awkward Be Part of It<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online therapy can feel weird. Delays. Frozen screens. You both accidentally talk at the same time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>And you know what? That\u2019s okay.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therapy isn\u2019t about being polished. It\u2019s about being human.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So if something feels awkward, name it. Laugh about it. Let it pass.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because the connection you build in therapy isn\u2019t made of perfect sentences, it\u2019s made of realness.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Give_It_Time\"><\/span><b>12. Give It Time<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You won\u2019t walk away from your first few sessions feeling \u201cfixed.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s not how healing works.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, therapy feels like you\u2019re digging through old boxes in your attic , messy, dusty, full of stuff you forgot.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But eventually\u2026 You start to make spacea and <\/span>online therapy work better.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>You start to see patterns.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>You start to feel lighter.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let the process take the time it needs. Trust that the work is happening, even when you can\u2019t see it yet.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Let_Go_of_the_Idea_That_Healing_Should_Look_a_Certain_Way\"><\/span><b>13. Let Go of the Idea That Healing Should Look a Certain Way<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s clear something up:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s no \u201cright\u201d way to do therapy. No perfect pace. No timeline you need to follow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the biggest reasons people feel frustrated or give up on therapy is that they expect it to feel good all the time. Or they think they should have life-changing revelations every single week.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But here\u2019s the truth: healing is weird.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some weeks, you\u2019ll cry through your entire session.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other weeks, you\u2019ll talk about grocery lists and your favorite movie.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, you\u2019ll leave feeling hopeful.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other times, you\u2019ll feel tired, heavy, or unsure.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">None of that means you\u2019re failing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fact, it often means you\u2019re doing the work, and your nervous system is catching up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So if you\u2019re wondering how to make online therapy work better, start by letting go of unrealistic expectations. Show up. Be real. Let the process be messy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Let_Yourself_Be_Heard_Even_If_It_Feels_Pointless\"><\/span><b>14. Let Yourself Be Heard, Even If It Feels Pointless<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ever felt like you\u2019re talking and your words aren\u2019t landing?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or like you&#8217;re rambling about things that don\u2019t matter?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That feeling, like your voice is too much or not enough, is often tied to deeper wounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And in online therapy, where you\u2019re looking at a screen instead of a face across from you, that fear can feel even louder.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>But here\u2019s the gentle reminder:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b><i>You\u2019re not wasting anyone\u2019s time.<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b><i>You don\u2019t have to earn your therapist\u2019s attention.<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b><i>You\u2019re not too broken, too emotional, too \u201cdramatic.\u201d<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>You\u2019re allowed to be heard. Even when it feels pointless. Even when it doesn\u2019t make perfect sense.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being heard is healing. And often, the words you think are messy or irrelevant are the ones that open the biggest doors.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Dont_Keep_Secrets_From_Your_Therapist\"><\/span><b>15. Don\u2019t Keep Secrets From Your Therapist<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s talk about the thing you don\u2019t want to talk about.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all have one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A memory we never mention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A pattern we downplay.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A behavior we\u2019re ashamed of.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And sometimes, we convince ourselves it\u2019s not worth bringing up , or we don\u2019t know how to say it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But if you\u2019re committed to getting the most out of online therapy, those are the exact things that need your voice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don\u2019t have to dive in all at once.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>You can say:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThere\u2019s something I\u2019ve never said out loud.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI\u2019m scared you\u2019ll judge me.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI don\u2019t even have words for this yet.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A good therapist will meet you with compassion, not shame.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And once those words are out, even just a few, the weight begins to lift.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_Understand_That_Emotional_Numbness_Is_Also_a_Feeling\"><\/span><b>16. Understand That Emotional Numbness Is Also a Feeling<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Not crying in therapy? Doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re not processing.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feeling flat or numb during a session? Doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re stuck.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Numbness is a feeling, too; it just doesn\u2019t get talked about enough.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes we shut down emotionally because our body is protecting us.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a defense. A survival response.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Especially if you\u2019ve spent your life keeping things together for others, numbing out in therapy might be your nervous system saying,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u201cI don\u2019t know how to feel safe yet, but I\u2019m getting there.\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t shame yourself for not being \u201cemotional enough.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being present, even with numbness, is still a form of healing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_Be_Honest_When_Youre_Just_Not_Feeling_the_Connection\"><\/span><b>17. Be Honest When You&#8217;re Just Not Feeling the Connection<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online therapy can feel deeply personal or slightly disconnected.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, no matter how good a therapist is, the fit just isn\u2019t there.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s okay. That doesn\u2019t mean therapy isn\u2019t for you. It just means you haven\u2019t found your person yet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the energy feels off, the tone feels cold, or you just don\u2019t feel comfortable being vulnerable, speak up or switch.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Say:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>\u201cI appreciate your time, but I think I need someone with a different approach.\u201d<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>\u201cI don\u2019t feel quite at ease, and I want to explore other options.\u201d<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is your healing space. You get to choose who holds it with you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_Use_Session_Day_As_a_Self-Check-In\"><\/span><b>18. Use Session Day As a Self-Check-In<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therapy is powerful, but you don\u2019t have to wait for your session to tune in with yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fact, one way to make online therapy work better is by building rituals around it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try this:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Before your session:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Take 5 minutes to write how you\u2019re feeling, what\u2019s been heavy, or what you want to bring up.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>After your session<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Journal or voice-note one takeaway. Sit in silence. Breathe. Go for a walk.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let the session day be more than a 45-minute Zoom call. Let it become your day to come back to yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19_Dont_Compare_Your_Progress_to_Others\"><\/span><b>19. Don\u2019t Compare Your Progress to Others<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maybe your friend says therapy changed their life in a month.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maybe someone else posts online about \u201cbreakthroughs\u201d and \u201chealing energy\u201d every week.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And maybe you feel like you\u2019re still trying to figure out how to just talk about your childhood without <a href=\"https:\/\/camaliclinic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shutting down.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>You\u2019re not behind. You\u2019re on your timeline.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therapy isn\u2019t a race.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healing isn\u2019t linear.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And you\u2019re not doing it wrong if it takes you six months to say the thing you couldn\u2019t say at all last year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is your journey. Honor it and <\/span>online therapy work better.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_Remember_The_Goal_Isnt_Perfection_Its_Permission\"><\/span><b>20. Remember: The Goal Isn\u2019t Perfection, It\u2019s Permission<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the biggest shifts you\u2019ll feel over time isn\u2019t that all your problems go away.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s that you start showing up differently.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You start giving yourself permission to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Set boundaries<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ask for help<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Rest<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Feel without fixing<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Be without proving<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This kind of change doesn\u2019t always feel loud. It\u2019s often quiet. Subtle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But it builds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And suddenly, one day, you respond differently.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You speak up when you used to shrink.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You rest when you used to burn out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You soothe yourself when you used to spiral.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s the real result of therapy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And yes, it absolutely can happen through a screen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-951 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/helply.ae\/blogwp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Helply-inner-image-15.png\" alt=\"Discover expert tips to maximize your online therapy experience!\" width=\"750\" height=\"1169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helply.ae\/blogwp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Helply-inner-image-15.png 430w, https:\/\/helply.ae\/blogwp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Helply-inner-image-15-193x300.png 193w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Helply_Makes_Online_Therapy_Actually_Work_for_Real_People_Like_You\"><\/span><b>How Helply Makes Online Therapy Actually Work for Real People Like You<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Helply, we\u2019ve seen firsthand that online therapy can be just as powerful, sometimes even more powerful, than in-person sessions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But only when it\u2019s done with care, intention, and the right support.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We don\u2019t just give you a therapist. We give you:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A safe, non-judgmental space where you can show up messy, angry, tired, or unsure, and still be fully accepted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therapists who get it because they come from diverse, real-world backgrounds. You won\u2019t have to explain your entire culture or story from scratch.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Support between sessions, with practical tools, check-ins, and a gentle nudge when you need it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexibility that respects your life, not just your schedule. Late-night slots, weekend availability, and room to reschedule when life gets messy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We believe in healing that feels human, not clinical <\/span>online therapy work better.<\/p>\n<h3><b>What Helply Believes (And Why We Do This Work)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Helply, we know that online therapy is more than just a trend.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For many people, it\u2019s a lifeline. A bridge. A quiet space in the chaos of life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But here\u2019s what we really believe:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 You deserve a therapist who sees you, not just your symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 You deserve healing that fits into your life, not the other way around.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 You deserve a space that welcomes all parts of you, even the ones you hide.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re new to therapy, starting again after a long break, or just looking for someone who finally gets it, we\u2019re here for that.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>With Helply, you\u2019ll find:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therapists who listen without judgment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sessions that adapt to your reality.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tools that support you in between sessions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A platform that\u2019s built around your healing, not just convenience.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We don\u2019t expect you to have it all figured out.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We just ask that you show up.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ll meet you exactly where you are.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><i>\ud83d\udc49 Ready to take the next step? Start with Helply today.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Q1. I feel awkward in online therapy. Is that normal?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, totally normal. Most people feel a little weird at first. You\u2019re opening up through a screen, maybe from your bedroom or car, of course, it\u2019s going to feel different. But awkward doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s not working. Give it a few sessions. The connection builds with time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q2. What if I don\u2019t know what to say in a session?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s more common than you think. You don\u2019t need to come in with a list. Sometimes the best sessions start with: \u201cI\u2019m not sure what to talk about today.\u201d Your therapist is there to help guide the conversation, even on the days you feel blank.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q3. Can I switch therapists if I\u2019m not feeling a connection?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, and you should. If something feels off, you\u2019re not opening up, you don\u2019t feel seen, or you\u2019re just not clicking, it\u2019s okay to explore other options. Therapy is personal. The right fit matters. A therapist you feel safe with makes a huge difference.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q4. Is it okay if I cry or get emotional during a session?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Absolutely. There\u2019s no such thing as being \u201ctoo emotional\u201d in therapy. Crying, laughing, being silent, venting, it\u2019s all allowed. You don\u2019t have to hold it together. This is your space to feel without judgment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q5. What if I don\u2019t feel like I\u2019m making progress?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therapy progress isn\u2019t always obvious. Sometimes it\u2019s slow. Sometimes it shows up as tiny changes, setting a boundary, saying how you really feel, reacting differently. If you\u2019re unsure, talk to your therapist about it. Progress looks different for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Q6. Can I do anything outside sessions to make online therapy work better?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes! Journaling, sitting with your thoughts after a session, practicing what you\u2019ve discussed, or even taking a few quiet minutes before logging in can really help. Therapy isn\u2019t just the session , it\u2019s also what you do with it in your real life.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let\u2019s get real. 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