Healthy Gamer Recensioni 

I expected nothing and got everything.

A uniquely beneficial mental health resource and service. The Dr.K's Guide makes sense out of the most important of complex psychological and neurological issues, and coaching helped me finally moving forward in what I actually want to do. Very based

I bought the guide and it has been the best investment in myself so far.

I have been trying to understnad and heal myself for a while read lots of books and tried out lots of strategies but this is by far the best investment on myself :)

I’m giving it a 3 because I believe it can be better and probably is, but I did not have a good experience. My group leader just did not seem like she should’ve been a coach, not because of any lack of credentials or competence, but purely because she did not seem invested into providing coaching.

It's well worth the money for anyone unable to pursue therapy but it is also a great supplement on top of therapy for those who need extra support. This is not therapy as I'm sure is reiterated in other reviews, this is coaching and your coach can only help you so much. This experience is what you make of it and you can only help yourself as much as you are willing to share with the coach (or group). That being said, even if you're still hesitant about this- do consider group coaching over individual coaching not only because it is cheaper but because you do get multiple people to check in with rather than the one coach. This was what I did, I didn't know if this was right for me and now that I made it this far, I want to take it to the next level.

This was my 2nd time doing HG coaching.

I can say its always nice to be able to express yourself without fear of judgment. A place where someone will hear you out, try to understand you and empathize with your experiences/trauma.

I personally told my coaches that I liked my views/beliefs to be challenged, and feel like I grew a lot from having my perspective understood then questioned. It allowed me to see myself and my thinking from an outside perspective making it easier to find chips in my armor and change/heal them.

I felt safe to speak on things that my body and mind would normally run from. I was able to express the true emotions I felt about my experiences/trauma while being comforted and reassured.

I'd recommended HG to anyone who feels stuck, especially people who feel like they need to do everything alone. There is a lot to learn about self, and the best way to start imo is by expressing yourself to others.

I really enjoyed HG Coaching:
Having a partnership with someone who was there to help me grow as a person was very useful, it helped a lot to see things from an outside perspective but that is probably an individualistic thing and the mileage may vary in general.

In general, just having an authentic and compassionate person by your side is so helpful to people who haven't gotten that so much in the past, the mere act of even having one relationship like that in your life can do wonders for your mental health and life in general. It provides evidence that the same thing can be found in the real world. It provides hope to people who didn't get that opportunity in the past. People who used to be like me. (:

I would say though, that as coaching is more akin to a partnership, the level of value you derive from it tends to increase exponentially depending on how much effort you put in, so if you give it a go don't expect it to be a walk in the park.

Once again thank you the HG team for this experience.

I have tried several different professional mental health settings, but I have just completed my 20th session of one-on-one coaching and plan on signing up for more. I am not mental health expert, but I do believe that what Dr. K has created here is more directly and specifically addressing the mental health crisis, especially among young men. I cannot speak for experiences with this service outside of that demographic, but my coach has challenged and inspired me in areas where other mental health settings have left me disappointed and jaded. I also consider the sessions to be relatively affordable, though prepare to pay out of pocket. I also cannot speak for the group coaching, but if you are on the fence about one-on-one coaching I recommend you try it out, their billing department has always been communicative and helpful.

The 20 week coaching program with Healthy Gamer really helped me better understand my own internal state and thought patterns. Even though the coaches are not medical professionals, the simple act of asking thoughtful questions every week encouraged me to think more about my emotions and become more aware of when certain emotions arise. I can confidently say that I have a better understanding of myself after the 20 weeks and I feel more empowered in how to keep going forward and keep learning more about myself.

My experience was made by my coach. They were incredibly, patient, flexible, adaptable and supportive with the goals I had for myself. I was extremely stressed out about my job, faltering direction in life and lack of progress. My coach took the time to understand my situation, my thoughts, concerns and me as a person. The advice given was not only personable but actionable which led to vast improvements over time. I have really appreciated this program and I am thankful to have had the opportunity to improve my life.

Participating in coaching at HG has been one of the most important decisions I’ve made. When I went in, I didn’t think it was going to be anything more than a somewhat helpful to talk and what it ended up being was an incredible place where I was challenged to do and be better for myself. Incredibly thankful to everyone in my group, my coach, and all the people involved in the HG community!

Speaking from my personal experience, even the first session with Coach Lam completely changed my life. I'm so much happier now than before. I've discovered a new hobby that really fuels my day-to-day life. Coach Lam really knows how to ask the right questions. Thank you once again.

I've been to therapy in a few different clinics. HG Coaching was by far the best experience I've had in terms of mental health support.

I got better at recognizing and process my emotions in a healthier way. It helped me break some thought and behavioral patterns (e.g. causational, judgemental, black & white thinking) and better align my actions with my goals. I got better at checking in with myself and making a conscious decision about what it's important for me.

I learned about praise and forgiveness. I learned about how to listen to others. I got better at celebrating the small victories (and encouraging others to do the same) and not let setbacks deter me from pursuing my goals.

Overall, there isn't an aspect of my life that hasn't improved due to coaching. It's not for everyone and it's important that you find a coach that's a good match for you. If something doesn't feel right, speak up early and they'll be happy to help you out.

I've been to therapy and a psychologist 3 times before coming here. Coaching here has been the best experience so far by a long shot.

Really solid service. I have changed as a person because of the HG resources and coach that I started working with. I didn't have specific goals in mind, but coaching helped me in many areas of my life, while also having someone to talk to about my experiences, difficulties, and learnings over the 20 weeks. If you can't afford coaching, I would still absolutely recommend Dr K's Guide to Mental Health to anyone and everyone. It has the kind of information and wisdom that I wish was taught in schools. How are we supposed to play Life skilfully if we were never taught how to play?

My only qualm is that unless you really have something that you want to achieve going in, the 20 weeks can go by quickly without having specific goals set that you are moving towards. My words of advice would be to go through the 'Doing stuff' materials of Dr K's Guide immediately so you know how to make goals that you care about, and really push for your coach to keep you to them.

I just completed my 20 weeks of personal coaching and here is my review. For a few years, I was having marriage troubles, specifically related to me being too defensive, stubborn, and not empathetic toward my partner in highly emotional and heated arguments. For the past year, I worked with a therapist to understand more about emotions and empathy, but I got to a point where I learned enough from that therapist and I needed to find someone else to talk to because I felt I wasn’t learning from that person anymore. In this search for a new therapist, I had been watching a bunch of HealthyGamerGG videos about emotions, and I related to a lot of them, so I decided to give HealthyGamerGG personal coaching a try. I understand coaches are not the same as therapists, but I really wanted to talk to someone who could really relate to how I think about emotional topics at a logical and technical level. As with speaking with any new therapist or coach, the first few weeks are pretty slow as we’re just getting to know each other, but after a few sessions, wow, I felt like I was learning so much. I learned about how to be aware of my emotions, specifically the fight or flight feeling that causes me to be defensive, how to sit with my negative emotions, and how to effectively communicate my emotions to my partner. These skills helped me navigate my marriage and arguments better, to the point where I can confidently say it played a huge part in saving my marriage (my coach would say I put in a lot of work and effort to save my own marriage). Anyway, obviously everyone’s situation is different, and every individual will learn something different from their coach depending on their own goals. If you’re like me, where I grew up not knowing the true meaning of saying sorry or thank you to someone or not knowing how to deal with negative emotions when you were younger, I highly recommend coaching. I think my situation was definitely unique in that I was highly motivated to change my behavior and demeanor in order to save my marriage, and because I had been speaking to a therapist for the past year, I already had a good sense of how to prepare for and drive our sessions. If you’re new to mental health and looking for someone to talk to, I would highly suggest following Dr. K’s advice, which is to speak with a coach or therapist for at most 3 sessions, and if you didn’t learn anything or felt like they couldn’t relate to you or didn’t “get you”, then find someone else to speak to. I had to go through at least 5 different therapists before I understood what I was really looking for in a therapist or coach. And finally, as cliche as it sounds, it will always depend on your will and determination to change something about yourself; it really is true.
TL;DR: If you grew up playing video games as a kid (arguably too much) and no one taught you the value of talking about your emotions and you want to learn about it as an adult, personal coaching might be for you.
Pros: affordable ($50 per session is great value compared to my previous therapists which could charge $150-200), great for people who think logically and technically (like gamers), coaches listen and give actionable and tangible feedback to practice (I asked for homework every week)
Cons: you might not get the experience you’re looking for if you don’t really want it and put it the work and effort

I did more than 20 weeks of group coaching. Nobody can say that I didn’t give it a fair shake. The problem with advertising group coaching to a bunch of socially inept and professionally inexperienced people is that you then have a group full of those people. Attendance was spotty, the coaches were pretty hands-off for the most part, and while 20 weeks seems like a lot of time, it’s really not much when you have 7 people who all want to tackle their biggest challenges and insecurities. Save your money for a decent therapist.

I found the couching program very helpful, however it is not therapy.

Working with someone who shares a significant amount of cultural overlap was a very rewarding experience. Traditional therapy often feels very clinical, whereas I had a much more casual relationship with my coach. This type of relationship, along with shared opinions and common reference points helped me leverage this program in unique and productive ways.

I think the best way to sum it up is that your coach is like a supporting role to your main character in a movie; they're not there to lead your healing journey, they simply offer a new perspective. Your path is yours alone to walk, but talking it out and reassessing your stance with a fresh set of eyes can often be the change you require to get unstuck.

At the end of my 20 weeks I can easily say this is the single greatest step I've taken for my personal growth and overall wellbeing in my life. I made immense progress in a very short period of time and will no doubt look back on my coaching experience decades from now as a critical catalyst towards my overall happiness and wellbeing!