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Becca Caddy

Can ChatGPT really replace a therapist? We spoke to mental health experts to find out

Woman using a mobile phone with ChatGPT on the screen.

ChatGPT can be a proofreader, a travel agent, a coding assistant, a brainstorming partner, a tutor, a recipe creator, a career coach, a language translator, a workout planner… and, increasingly, a therapist.

It might sound surprising at first, but it makes sense. Therapy is expensive, wait times are long, and ChatGPT offers instant, judgment-free responses. But does it actually help? And is it safe? We spoke to experts to find out.

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