What should I choose - Face to Face or online?
A consequence of the pandemic was that it broadened choice about the way to take part in therapy and supervision/consultancy (for example, phone, text, chat rooms, individual and group therapy via online platforms).
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Online therapy really works.
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I work online to provide online therapy and supervision.
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Have you thought about online?
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Some Benefits
>Therapy from your own home or in a space that that suits you
>Secure software offers confidentiality and peace of mind
> No chance that you may be seen entering the venue where therapy takes place
> Therapy at a time, place and pace that suits you
> Some people find it easier to express themselves when the therapist is not physically in the same room
> Access to therapy may be more immediate
> Flexibility to choose the technology you feel is best for you: telephone, email, live chat or webcam
> Body oriented therapy can be done online
> Wider choice of therapist to choose from because you are not limited by geographical locations
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I am happy to talk through online therapy. It isn't second best it is equal to face to face therapy and for some people it is better for them.
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Things to consider
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Are you comfortable using internet technology?
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Do you need a practice run with the technology first?
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Would you prefer to see your therapist face-to-face?
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Do you feel your situation is too complex to discuss via the internet?
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Is there a computer terminal that you can use privately without interruption?
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What to do if the technology is interrupted part way through a session?
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What support do you need from your therapist/supervisor to help you use online?
All these questions can be discussed and answered in our first contact together.
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Note, if you are a therapist working online then having a clinical supervisor who works online and is comfortable and confident working on line is important to support you with your own client work online.