Online Therapy
In the last few years, I've moved my practice to working entirely online and see clients over video (usually Teams). This has proved a very popular option and provides a range of benefits which means it's an excellent fit for many of the clients I see, especially those whose time commitments, geography and lifestyle mean that a weekly commute isn't ideal, those who prefer to speak to me from the comfort of their own home, and those who choose to fit a session more flexibly within their working day. However, there are pros and cons of this approach, some of which I outline below.
Is Online Therapy Right for You?
Cons
Face-to-face interactions can have a different interpersonal quality and feel more intense / engaged.
If your home environment isn't one where you are able to talk privately or feel entirely comfortable, a neutral therapy room may be a better option.
No reliance on quality of internet connection.
Pros
Allows you to have sessions within the familiarity of your own home, which could feel more relaxed and comfortable.
No commute needed.
Easier to fit around or within a working day.
You can select the therapist / therapy approach most suitable for you, rather than being constrained by geography.
Flexibility to have therapy consistently regardless of where you are located.
Therapy more consistently accessible if there are any mobility / health concerns.
In the context of our learning from COVID, no considerations in terms of infection control.
