Question by Andi: Does online therapy sound like a good business?
I’m trying to make a little extra money and I thought of this idea but am completely unsure on how successful it could be.
I would like to do online therapy, where I spend an hour with a customer in a chat room or through instant message. I would deal with issues of depression, anxiety, loneliness, anger, family issues, relationship issues, identity issues, sexual identity issues, and I have some experience with a couple of personality disorders and psychological disorders.
I would not try to pass off as an actual professional and would urge people to seek professional help if necessary. I just think that most people would benefit from having someone to talk to about their problems. An appointment with a licensed psychologist is more than $ 100 a visit, so most people can’t afford it, others don’t want the stigma of seeing a psychologist.
I planned on charging $ 20 an hour.

This is all still just an idea, i’d like some feedback to see whether I should really do it or not.
Thanks =)
Rachel you make a good point.
what I wanted was to offer advice, which I do for free online anyway, and do help a lot of people. It would be for everyday things like relationship issues, and not big issues.
I do not qualify having psychological or personality disorders as experience. I have been studying psychology on my own for about 5 years and am working on my degree in psychology. That is where my experience comes from.
but you do make a good point, I should not advertise as “therapy.”
thanks

Best answer:

Answer by ~Winter~
i think you should.
it would be a good idea for the people out there that want to talk, but are too shy or antisocial to meet someone in person.
go for it!

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