Online/Telephone Counselling
Online/Telephone Counselling?
Online or Video counselling is a way for you to see your counsellor face to face from your computer whilst engaging in therapy. I work on Zoom for my counselling practice, if you chose to work this way with me I will guide you through setting up your own encrypted Zoom account and we will meet on Zoom at a time that you have previously arranged. Sessions are usually 50 minutes in length. Being able to see your counsellor gives you more of the benefits you get from face to face counselling but with the convenience of online therapy. By talking you hear the tone of voice which is a way to convey empathy and by video you see non-verbal communications such as facial expressions.
I also offer audio-only counselling and for this you can choose to only work with audio through Zoom and no video camera would then be needed, or alternatively we can work together on the telephone.
Benefits
Therapy at a time, place and pace that suits you
Secure inscription software offers confidentiality and peace of mind
Privacy as you are not seen entering the counsellor’s practice
Access to counselling may be more immediate
Things to Consider
Video:
Are you comfortable using internet technology?
Is there a computer terminal that you can use privately without interruption?
Telephone or audio-only on Zoom:
Would you prefer to see your counsellor?
Do you feel you can express your feelings well using words?