This study explores bibliotherapy in digital spaces in Finland and Sweden. Bibliotherapy has become a more common phenomenon in Sweden in recent years, although the role of reading as a form of self-help has been well-established for an extended period. Bibliotherapy is a multifaceted term that suggests the ability to improve one's mental well-being through reading and achieve personal maturity and development related to the inner self.

Finland, influenced by bibliotherapy theories for rehabilitation, has implemented bibliotherapy across various domains. The Finnish Bibliotherapy Association was established in 1981, while the Swedish Association for Biblio/Poetry therapy began in 2021. Both associations maintain digital platforms providing links to diverse bibliotherapy approaches and networks focusing on specific interests, along with blog posts. This study examines themes on these digital platforms, highlighting the distinctions between Sweden and Finland regarding approaches to discovering and practicing bibliotherapy.

The material has been scrutinized using discourse theory and thematic analysis to identify central topics. The results indicate that reading holds a place in both clinical therapy and societal contexts. Crucial to the bibliotherapeutic process are the therapeutic role and education, as well as the type of literature, with personal writing serving as a creative complement. Together, the two countries complement each other, presenting a shared objective for bibliotherapy.