# CBT without a Therapist: Helpy — Thought diary, anxiety tests

> Self-help tools for anxiety, stress, and mental well-being. (iPhone/iPad app by Mikhail Sibgatulin.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cbt-without-a-therapist-helpy/id6742356494 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mikhail Sibgatulin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1797974612)
- Category: Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 106 MB
- Languages: American English, Russian, European Spanish
- Released: 2025-04-25
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cbt-without-a-therapist-helpy/id6742356494/reviews.md

## What is CBT without a Therapist?

Anxiety doesn’t wait for a therapy appointment. The Helpy AI assistant is there when you need support.

The app brings together evidence-based methods from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), along with guided exercises and programs, a thought journal, and an AI assistant built around CBT.

What’s inside?

HELPY AI ASSISTANT
Tell Helpy what’s going on and what’s bothering you. Trained in CBT methods, the AI assistant helps you work through anxious thoughts, understand the connection between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, ask yourself the right questions, and choose an appropriate technique.

THOUGHT JOURNAL
Write down situations, thoughts, and emotions. Helpy can help you analyze your entries using CBT principles, spot cognitive distortions, look at the situation from a different perspective, and suggest relevant exercises.

EXERCISES FOR ANXIETY
Evidence-based techniques that help reduce tension, interrupt spiraling thoughts, and bring your attention back to the present moment.

EXERCISES FOR STRESS AND OVERWHELM
Practical exercises to reduce tension, recover from overload, and manage stress.

SUPPORT FOR PANIC ATTACKS
Step-by-step techniques that can help you cope with panic symptoms, reduce their intensity, and gradually regain a sense of control.

EXERCISES FOR MOTIVATION AND ENERGY
Helps you take action when you don’t feel like doing anything, break difficult tasks into manageable steps, and gradually return to your usual activities.

EXERCISES FOR ADAPTING TO CHANGE
Helps you better tolerate uncertainty, manage anxiety around change, and build psychological flexibility.

CBT without a Therapist may be a good fit for you if you:

• experience anxiety, stress, or panic attacks
• feel burned out or emotionally overwhelmed
• are currently doing CBT, DBT, or ACT and want more practice between sessions
• want to better understand your thoughts, emotions, and reactions
• want to use evidence-based therapy methods to work on your mental well-being on your own

Privacy Policy: https://cbtwithai.com/privacy

29 USD – one-time purchase that unlocks full access to all CBT courses, exercises and AI analysis forever. No subscription, no renewal.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- CBT, DBT, ACT exercises
- AI therapist for personalized support
- CBT journal for reflection
- Techniques for panic attacks
- Stress and overload management
- Mindfulness practices

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Helpy — Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Helpy — Monthly | $9.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cbt-without-a-therapist-helpy/id6742356494/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 👍

*2026-05-21*

Хороший помощник, чтобы разобраться в своих эмоциях. Особенно когда нет возможности попасть к специалисту

### 5/5 — Like

*2026-05-13*

Pretty helpful
The app is easy to use and the AI assistant gives normal, calm answers. Good tool when therapy isn’t available right away.

### 5/5 — Thanks for this

*2026-05-10*

Didn’t expect much, but the AI helper is surprisingly useful. It asks good questions and doesn’t feel too robotic.

### 5/5 — Pretty helpful

*2026-05-10*

The app is easy to use and the Al assistant gives normal, calm answers. Good tool when therapy isn’t available right away.

### 5/5 — Great experience.!

*2026-03-03*

The AI CBT assistant helped me look at my thoughts differently in the moment. The questions felt relevant and practical, and it actually made it easier to sort things out.

### 5/5 — Simple, Reliable, and Super Helpful!

*2026-03-01*

I’ve been using Helpy for a while now, and it’s been a game-changer. The app is super intuitive and easy to navigate, making it simple to get things done quickly. Performance is smooth with no glitches, and the features are exactly what I need for everyday use. Customer support is responsive and genuinely helpful whenever I have a question. Overall, Helpy has made my workflow so much more efficient. Highly recommend it!

### 5/5 — Great looking app!

*2026-02-24*

I already love the vibe of this app! Very helpful in regulating your emotions! Like a pocket therapist!

**Developer response:** Thank you very very much!)

### 5/5 — 5 Stars - Must have

*2025-12-16*

This app is a lifesaver for my mental health! If you need a helpful tool for your mind, get this app!

### 3/5 — Russian language

*2025-11-05*

Как поменять язык в приложении. Написано что есть русский

**Developer response:** Hello. The app’s language is set automatically based on your region and the language selected on your phone. Please check your settings and switch your phone’s language to Russian, and everything will work correctly.

Здравствуйте. Язык приложения устанавливается автоматически в зависимости от региона и выбранного языка в телефоне. Проверьте, пожалуйста, настройки и установите на вашем телефоне русский язык и тогда все заработает.

## Frequently asked questions about CBT without a Therapist

### What is Helpy?

Helpy is a mental health app offering CBT, DBT, and ACT tools. It provides exercises, an AI therapist, and a CBT journal to help users manage anxiety, stress, and panic attacks.

### Does Helpy have ads?

No, Helpy does not contain advertisements. It operates on a subscription model for access to its full suite of features.

### What are the subscription options for Helpy?

Helpy offers a monthly subscription for $9.99/month and a yearly subscription for $39.99/year. Both plans include a 3-day free trial.

### How can I cancel my Helpy subscription?

Subscriptions for Helpy auto-renew unless canceled in your Apple ID settings. You can manage your subscription through your device's account settings.

### Is Helpy suitable for use alongside therapy?

Yes, Helpy is designed to complement therapy. The CBT journal feature allows you to log situations and thoughts, which can then be sent to the AI for analysis and shared with your therapist.

### What age rating does Helpy have?

Helpy has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. It is available on iPhone and iPod devices.

### How often is Helpy updated?

The latest version of Helpy is 3.3.2, and it was last updated on March 29, 2026. Updates typically bring new features and improvements to the app.

### What kind of exercises does Helpy offer?

Helpy offers a variety of exercises for anxiety, stress, overload, panic attacks, motivation, energy, adapting to change, and mindfulness. These are based on clinically supported techniques.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.3.3 — 2026-09-02

Light and dark themes

### 5.3. — 2026-08-30

Light and dark theme are now an explicit choice

### 5.2 — 2026-08-26

• See how many free messages and journal analyses you have left — in chat and in Settings
• App version shown at the bottom of Settings
• Light and dark theme are now an explicit choice
• Fixed course page headers
• Smoother purchase screen and small fixes

### 5.1 — 2026-08-23

Exercises, tests, the thought journal and the first course module stay free.
Unlimited conversations with the AI guide, every course module, and analysis of your journal entries open with a one-time payment, no subscription.

### 5.0 — 2026-08-17

Unlimited conversations with the AI guide, every course module, and analysis of your journal entries open with a one-time payment, no subscription. Exercises, tests, the thought journal and the first course module stay free.

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