Telehealth

While in person sessions, and walk and talk sessions are available, most of my clients elect to utilise online therapy. Research studies show that online therapy is as effective as in-person therapy with a number of additional benefits.

Advantages Include:

• Location flexibility – enabling clients to access counselling from the comfort of their own home, from their car, or even from a favourite spot like a park.
  
  
• No travel time – clients save time by not having to commute, making it easier to fit sessions into their schedules.
  
  
• Continuity of care – videoconferencing allows sessions to continue even if clients or therapists move to a new location, travel, or face unforeseen circumstances.
  
  
• Accessibility – clients with physical disabilities or illnesses can engage in therapy without the challenge of mobility.
  
  
• Comfort and integration – Being in a familiar setting during the session can help clients feel more relaxed and at ease, potentially improving the therapeutic experience. Equally, there is less transition which can aid with integrating the insights received from therapy into everyday life.
  
  
• Control – clients may feel a greater sense of control and be less self-conscious as they are able to turn on and off their camera as they choose.
  
  
• Privacy – There’s no chance of running into someone on your way into or out of a therapy session when working online. While concerns may arise with regards to privacy at home if others are around, a number of my clients therefore elect to drive to a park with a nice outlook and conduct their therapy session from the car.