Online Therapy
Video/Audio or Chat-based sessions: Practical and Convenient ways of accessing therapy
Video/Audio or chat-based therapy sessions are all incredibly practical, time-efficient and convenient modes of accessing professional help. While it can be difficult to attend face-to-face session due to distance, work/childcare commitments, busy schedules, etc, these alternatives have made therapy so much more accessible.
Online therapy sessions give a similar experience to standard sessions, from the comfort of your home. Clients are often in a different city or country or local clients are sometimes travelling or working abroad, but distance is no more a barrier!
I generally use Zoom video calls because of easy screen sharing and other helpful features. However, sometimes clients request using other platforms for various reasons and I am flexible with that.
While most people prefer to have their sessions via video calls, some do like Chat-based sessions. In the past I have also had requests for telephone sessions and these worked out just as well.
“Having the sessions on phone from the comfort of my home made it easier for me to open up. I would say to anyone who feels daunted by the idea of going to a new place, telephone counselling is a good first step and a very empowering one.” – A Telephone Client
Whether you opt for Video, audio or chat-based sessions, many useful resources and links are shared via email.
Chat-based therapy
Once we’ve had our first session over a video call, you can opt to have your sessions via chat (instant messages) as well. I don’t offer chat based therapy for the first/assessment session.
Benefits of Online Video, Audio & Chat-based Counselling and therapy services
- Geographical location is not a barrier
- Saves travelling time and costs
- Convenient
- Connects quickly in seconds
- Can be accessed from different locations when needed.
- You can easily switch between various platforms whenever you need or prefer to.
- More flexibility with session times
You can choose to have sessions on Skype, Botim, Google Meet or Signal if you prefer any of these to Zoom.
Google Meet has good accessibility features for those with additional needs. For example, users who are hard of hearing can benefit from displays captions of the person speaking.