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Telehealth/Remote Therapy
(Online and Phone Counseling)
COVID-19 has brought remote therapy to the forefront. The mental health industry has been using web-based services, also called distance therapy. Online therapy is a way to communicate with a mental health professional, via the internet, by means of video call via Skype, WhatsApp, Zoom, or other remote methods.
Current research shows that telehealth and in-person therapy yield similar results, both in post-treatment and long-term follow-up, as there is no statistically significant difference between the two forms of therapy. Specific symptoms, such as depression, also show comparisons in efficacy. Patients form an equally strong working alliance (therapeutic alliance) based on recent research, even with results leading to identical symptom reduction (Doorn et al., 2024; Giovanetti et al., 2022; Lin et al., 2022).
Similar to traditional therapy, online therapy offers access to a qualified and experienced psychologist, from the privacy of your own home.
Online therapy is confidential, affordable, convenient, and accessible. Using the internet for professional counseling is increasing popularity, as many people choose to pursue ongoing therapy sessions to achieve life changes and work through challenges.
Telehealth is usually not appropriate for clients, who are currently in a situation of crisis and that are in need of high levels of support and intervention.
Phone sessions
Phone sessions are available upon request, and offered after an initial video or face-to-face meeting.