Some research has shown that counselling via Skype™ can help people feel less inhibited and more forthright during their sessions Some clients may find it is easier to be open and more comfortable talking over Skype™ as opposed to face to face. If leaving home is difficult, part of the Skype™ therapy work might be working towards being able to meet face to face. Many counsellors who use Skype™ offer a free brief consultation this gives clients the chance to connect with 2 or 3 therapists easily to see who they can work with best.įor some, leaving home might be difficult or emotional, or physical challenges might make this difficult. Sometimes therapists who work with Skype™ can offer greater flexibility in terms of session times, ideal for people with busy lives and shift workers. Some people feel more comfortable working with a therapist who is not local to them - no chance of bumping into them at the post office! If you are away from home from time to time, you don’t have to miss your session - just plug in, log on and connect. It saves clients time no travel to and from the counselling location. It’s often cheaper many counsellors offer rates £10 or £15 below their face to face rate. Why people might chose Skype™ counselling over face to face counselling Skype™ counselling moves from counsellor and client being together in a room to being connected via Skype™, with the counsellor located in their place of work and the client wherever works for them - usually at home. If you don’t already have Skype™ then here is a link to all you need to know to get started using it Traditionally, clients have meetings with a counsellor face to face together in a counselling room. They are delivered by trained practitioners who work with people over a short or long term to help them bring about effective change or enhance their wellbeing”. “Counselling and psychotherapy are umbrella terms that cover a range of talking therapies. The BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) definition of counselling is: For this guide I will use the terms in the same way. Psychotherapy, counselling and therapy are terms that are often used interchangeable.
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