The idea of seeing a virtual counselor through video therapy gains continued support. As technology continues to improve and becomes more accessible, people are increasingly comfortable with video counseling sessions.
And with the pandemic upon us, the idea of video therapy has kicked into overdrive. In many parts of the country (and world), meeting in person just isn’t possible for the foreseeable future.
So, especially given the unique challenges of the coronavirus, it’s a good time to strongly consider video therapy (sometimes also called teletherapy and telecounseling). Because even after the worst of the pandemic subsides, video therapy isn’t going away. What are some of the benefits you can expect from online counseling? Here are some of the top positive points worth considering.
It’s Uniquely Confidential
With both in-home and online therapy sessions, your therapist maintains strict confidentiality guidelines. Even so, remote therapy offers a unique confidentiality perk.
If you have an appointment at an office, someone you know could see you walking into a counseling office. If you’re logging in for E-counseling at home, however, it’ll be much easier for you to maintain your confidentiality.
Easy Access to the Therapist of Your Choice
These days, we tend to move more than the previous generations did. Many see an astounding amount of transitions in their lifetimes. That could include regularly changing jobs or moving to different states or countries.
What did you do in the past when you moved away from your favorite therapist down the road? In some cases, you could do phone therapy although not always.
These days, you don’t always have to give up counseling with a therapist you clicked well with in the past. It can be as easy as simply logging on from your new location.
Another consideration, is that some individuals live in regions that are so remote that finding a good, qualified counselor can be difficult. Video counseling makes perfect sense in scenarios like that.
Easy to Use and Convenient
Besides easy-to-use technology, what are some of the convenience factors of E-counseling?
For starters, you can forget snarled commutes or transportation costs. You can also feel great about wearing your at-home clothes and keeping things simple.
In her “Psychology Today” article entitled 14 Benefits of Teletherapy for Clients, Goali Saedi Bocci Ph.D. puts it this way:
“With teletherapy, it’s almost always in the comfort of your own home. You can have your cozy blanket, your special mug, all the things that make you feel at ease. What better start to therapy and opening up than in your safe space?”
Virus Safe/Illness Safe and Perfect for the Homebound
Yes, especially at the moment, that includes protecting you and your therapist from the coronavirus. But it goes well beyond that.
Maybe you don’t feel well enough to go out of your home to do therapy, but you’re well enough to do video therapy in your home. Or, you may be homebound, recovering from a surgery, or experiencing an injury that makes commuting to an appointment difficult to impossible.
Regardless of your physical or mental health needs, therapy is easier to access through video counseling.
Could You Benefit from a Virtual Counselor?
Do you find yourself stuck at home, but you need access to counseling? Or, are you attracted to the convenience factor of E-therapy? If so, video therapy could be a great option to consider.
If you’d like to learn more about Therapy With Compassion’s online counseling option, feel free to get in touch. And in the meantime, I hope your family stays safe and healthy!