Online therapy came into its own during the Covid-19 pandemic with the enforced lockdowns directing people to stay at home. It should not, however, be considered a ‘second best’ option compared with the more traditional method of face-to-face therapy. On the contrary online therapy holds just as much value for some clients as face-to-face sessions do for others.

Online therapy provides a greater selection of therapists for you, the client, to choose from given that you are not bound geographically to choose a therapist in your local area. Some clients consider this way of working to be more flexible in terms of there being no travel time and (providing the client has a quiet and private space in which to attend their online sessions) no childcare arrangements having to be made or childcare costs incurred.

For those clients who still experience or worry about the stigma around accessing therapy, online sessions can eliminate the chance of friends and family members seeing you arriving or leaving your counselling sessions.

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Furthermore, with secure encryption software as well as online virus protection available, you, the client can have peace of mind that your confidentiality is not compromised by this more modern way of working.

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