getcopingtools.com

What It Is

Get Coping Tools is an online course platform for self-guided mental health learning, covering topics such as social anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and emotional regulation. The site is run by psychotherapist Aaron Lerch. It is not positioned as medical diagnosis or a substitute for therapy, but rather as a way to help users learn practical coping skills—especially as a supplementary tool before starting formal counseling or while waiting for treatment.

Core Courses and Format

Based on the site content, the courses emphasize being evidence-based, meaning they use theories and techniques that reflect peer-reviewed research and are updated in line with the latest therapeutic methods. The learning format is online courses, with modules released gradually rather than all at once, encouraging learners to complete the current module before moving on to the next step. The platform also offers a chat feature, allowing users to ask questions during the course and receive human replies from the course guide, making it more supportive than purely pre-recorded self-study.

Instructors and Credibility

The main endorsement comes from Aaron Lerch. The FAQ states that he has a BSc in Psychology, an MSc in Mental Health Science, and over 15 years of private practice experience, while the homepage describes him as a psychotherapist with 20 years of experience. The pages also display testimonials from doctors, professors, and former clients, especially for the social anxiety course. However, the collected text does not provide full professional registration details or regulatory numbers, so users should verify his professional credentials further.

Pricing and Refunds

The site operates as an online course e-commerce platform and supports credit cards and PayPal. The main content does not disclose specific pricing, though one review describes the course as “well-priced.” Regarding refunds, the FAQ states that if users feel the course has not helped within 7 days, they can email to request a no-questions-asked refund. The terms also mention that UK/EU consumers typically have a 14-day cancellation right for digital content, but this right may be affected if they agree to immediate delivery of the digital content.

Pros and Cons

The advantages are its cautious positioning: it does not promise diagnosis and does not encourage replacing medication or face-to-face therapy. The courses are evidence-based and include human feedback. The drawbacks are that public information is incomplete, with no clear pricing, course duration, syllabus, sample lessons, certificate details, or language information. Course material access is restricted and cannot be freely downloaded, which may feel inflexible for learners who prefer to manage their own study schedule.

Who It’s For and Access from China

It is better suited for people with social anxiety, mild to moderate emotional distress, or those who want to first learn cognitive-behavioral coping tools. If symptoms are severe, there is a risk of self-harm, or diagnosis or medication is needed, users should prioritize contacting a licensed medical professional. The main content does not provide information on access from mainland China, so its accessibility there is unknown.