Business Daily The rise of online therapy
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Sep 2, 2025 Rachel Happer, a clinical psychologist and senior clinical fellow at the University of Edinburgh, shares insights into the booming online therapy industry worth half a trillion dollars. She discusses the ethical challenges posed by digital mental health platforms and their accessibility. Rachel highlights the crucial role of therapists in navigating this commoditized landscape, advocating for tailored training to foster genuine connections. The conversation also addresses concerns over unregulated online practices and the pressing need for culturally sensitive approaches in therapy.
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Freud's Preserved Consulting Room
- Sigmund Freud kept his original consulting room and couch in Hampstead, which visitors can still see at the Freud Museum.
- The room's many artefacts illustrated Freud's idea of psychoanalysis as an archaeological dig into buried experiences.
Startups Drive Online Therapy Growth
- Venture-backed startups have driven much of the shift to online mental health services.
- David Cooper warns that business leaders often lack clinical training and that consumers must dig to verify care quality.
Verify Providers Before You Sign Up
- Do research before choosing an online provider and verify clinical oversight and clinician credentials.
- David Cooper advises being a discerning customer because MBAs don't take ethical oaths.