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In the Press03.11.2025

Ynet Article: Planetherapy’s First Delegation of Volunteer professionals Lands in Israel – Free Emotional Support from Around the World!

Sharon Kidon interviews Dr. Bat Chen Shachar and Dr. Carol Lieberman, representatives of Planetherapy’s first international delegation, on Ynet TV — an inspiring initiative founded by Ilana O’Malley that, for the first time, enables volunteer professionals from around the world to come to Israel and provide free emotional support to those affected by the war. The volunteer professionals share powerful experiences from the field, the deep connections formed with soldiers and civilians, and emphasize the importance of continuing support now — as calm returns but emotional wounds begin to surface. Planetherapy proves that borders do not stop compassion. Through hundreds of volunteer professionals from 35 countries, an inspiring channel of healing, connection, and humanity has opened — straight to the heart of Israel.

In the Press03.11.2025

‘When things start to come up’: International volunteers provide free support sessions to Israelis as war winds down

Planetherapy, founded by Ilana O’Malley, is a global network of over 300 volunteer professionals from 35 countries, offering emotional support in 22 languages. Since the war began, they’ve provided over 4,000 free sessions to Israelis and Jews worldwide. As the fighting quiets, Planetherapy highlights the emotional “second wave” — the hidden trauma that surfaces after the crisis. To meet this need, they brought an international delegation to Israel, offering powerful in-person support to first responders and affected communities — including clinical psychologist Igor Teplitchi (France), Dr. Shari Geller (Canada), and volunteer professional Jill Dykstra (USA).

In the Press06.05.2025

Member of Knesset Dabi Biton recommends and refers to the Planetherapy organization

Member of Knesset Dabi Biton courageously shares the emotional difficulty she has experienced since the events of October 7th, and recommends Planetherapy as an essential resource for emotional support. In her words, she emphasizes the importance of seeking help and the significant contribution of the organization for the mental well-being of citizens during this complex period. View more>>

In the Press28.02.2025

A Powerful Moment with King Felipe VI of Spain

At the United Nations International Conference on Victims of Terror, a particularly significant moment took place when King Felipe VI of Spain delivered a heartfelt speech addressing the global fight against terrorism. His words carried immense weight, and when he spoke about the tragic events of October 7 in Israel, he acknowledged the deep pain and loss suffered. His speech resonated, offering a sense of solidarity and recognition on an international stage.

In the Press27.02.2025

Ynet news : Interview with Ilana O’malley and Bat Chen

Ynet News Interview with Sharon Kidon Ilana O’Malley, the Founder of Planetherapy, joined a live broadcast from the beach in Spain, alongside Bat-Hen Shahar, a psychologist who has been volunteering with Planetherapy for over a year, who joined from London. It was an honor for them to share the mission of Planetherapy—providing free emotional support worldwide. View more>>

In the Press21.02.2025

The heroes of the week – The quad

Thank you ‘The quad’ for choosing us, planetherapyglobal.org founders as the heroes of the week. Fleur Hassan-Nahoum, Emily Schrader, Ashira Solomon and Vivian Bercovici. View more>>

In the Press21.02.2025

Online Emotional Support: A Unique and Supportive Opportunity Through the Planetherapy Platform

The modern world presents us with numerous challenges, especially when it comes to mental health. Emotional support, which until recently relied entirely on in-person sessions, has undergone a significant transformation since the pandemic. Planetherapy, born from a major crisis, quickly became a source of hope for many, demonstrating how online emotional support can be not only more accessible but also remarkably powerful.