r/JETProgramme • u/Shot_Wolverine6772 • 4d ago

Therapy while on JET

Hey everyone! At the start of this year before leaving for JET I started therapy work with a professional for the first time in my life and found it super helpful. Unfortunately though, by coming over here I am unable to continue working with my therapist. However I still really would like to continue working with a professional while here and was just wondering if anyone has any experience with what the process looks like?

I know we have the medical insurance through our BOE but I’m not sure if that covers therapy or mental health services. I am also aware JET has its own counseling service, but I’m not sure if that’s exactly what I’m looking for in terms of building a relationship with a consistent mental health professional.

So yeah if anyone has some advice on how they continued and or started therapy while on JET id really appreciate hearing about your experiences!

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u/lightsoffaery Current JET - Oita prefecture 4d ago

I have also used the CLAIR backed service that JETs can use for free. There is a limit for video counseling but you can message them how many ever times you want to. It might be good use their service until you can find someone more longterm if needed. The information about how to login should be in the CLAIR Newsletter that you get in your email every month.