Why online therapy?
It gets results
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is an effective treatment for anxiety, depression and other common mental health issues. Online CBT is proven to be as effective as face-to-face CBT at helping you feel better and live the life you want to lead.
What is online therapy?
One-to-one text or video session with your matched therapist
Flexible appointments to suit you
(7 days a week, 6am-11pm)
No long wait times
Access support in 7 days
No need to see a GP first, you can self-refer direct
Confidential
Therapy sessions that take place via ieso's secure online platform
No travel required
sessions can take place anywhere you feel most comfortable, so there is no need to travel to your appointment
All you need is an internet-enabled device
(Smartphone, tablet or laptop)
Comparing options for improving your mental health
Here's how online therapy with ieso compares with other forms of mental health support.
Welcome to your therapy room
A confidential space where you will meet and message with your therapist during and in between your sessions.
Stay connected
We know emails often get lost or missed when sitting in our inbox, which is why we will contact you through SMS. You can choose and book your therapy sessions once you self-refer, with your first one-to-one session taking place in a matter of days.
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All of your messages in one place
Send and receive messages and documents with your therapist during and outside of your sessions, so everything can be easily found in one place.
What to expect?
Therapy takes place online, so you can choose a time that works for you to type with your therapist.
Before each session, your therapist will check in with how you are, so we can tailor your treatment to be as effective as possible.
Between sessions, we’ll ask you to keep a journal and do thinking exercises to help develop positive, long-term habits.
Outstanding therapists
To work with ieso, a therapist has to not only be fully qualified, but also be accredited and complete an assessment to demonstrate they have the specific skills to deliver typed CBT online.
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What people say
We’ve helped thousands of people feel better. Here are their stories of recovery and growth.
I felt comfortable taking with my therapist. The homework I had made sense, and it did help... and it continues to help. We explored my past, and I became more aware of my triggers and began to analyse my fears more productively.
The weekly sessions were structured and focused. The exercises really helped me understand how my brain was working in a negative way. I was able to think through the sessions with no pressure.
I found joining sessions on my phone simple and easy. It also allowed me to work therapy around my life, as you can pick a suitable day and time for you.
The activities helped me to understand the cycle I was in and gave me the skills to learn how to get out of that cycle.
Everything was carried out with the utmost professionalism. My therapist was kind, patient and at no point did I feel uncomfortable explaining my situation.
Typed therapy worked well for me. I could arrange the sessions at a time that suited me. I felt at ease in my own home so was able to be open and honest without feeling judged
People often ask us...
It’s natural to have an interest in your treatment. People often want to know what we do, how it works and whether it will work for them. Here’s our take on some of the questions we often come across.
Once you have activated your account, you will receive an SMS with a link to select a session time that suits you, and to book your first session with your therapist. All future sessions after your initial one will be arranged and confirmed with your therapist via messaging in the therapy room. Nothing else will be required of you (other than to make a note in your own diary of the day and time agreed with your therapist). Your first session is usually a maximum of 10 working days from sign-up (though in very busy periods it can take a little longer).
As we’re an online therapy service, the communication you have with your therapist is through written messages on our therapy website.
They’ll send you a message through the therapy website to set up the first appointment rather than calling you. Don’t worry, whenever your therapist messages you or sets up an appointment, you’ll receive a notification email.
Using the email, login to the platform to view the message or appointment. And, if you’re not receiving notifications, check your spam folder.
ieso doesn’t provide a pre-set number of sessions. We offer you the right number of sessions needed for your treatment. Practicing the CBT techniques, you will learn between therapy sessions will help you feel the benefit more quickly. But, as a rough guide, we can typically address mental health issues like anxiety and depression in 4-8 sessions.
Your clinician will help you prepare for ending therapy so that you feel confident to continue developing your CBT skills independently. Towards the end of therapy, you may be asked to lead the sessions more to help build your confidence. During your final session, you will create a plan that works for you and that will maintain your progress and enable you to cope with any setbacks.
We totally understand that when you just want some help, completing questionnaires can be frustrating. We wish there was another effective way. Unfortunately, we can’t safely allocate you a clinician and start your treatment until all the assigned questionnaires are complete.
The questionnaires help your clinician understand you and your current state of mind. And they’ll help you to check your progress and flag up any problems. The NHS also requires everyone to complete these questionnaires. This is why, throughout your therapy, you'll be asked to complete the questionnaires before each session.
Get started with ieso
In certain areas of the UK you can self-refer to ieso. If you are unable to refer directly please speak to your GP to see if ieso is available. If you'd like to find out about other mental health support options available in your area, visit the NHS website.