Online Therapy - Go Online With A Counseling Psychologist
by Helping Psychology,
published:
syndicated: 0 | total views: 664 |
word count: 299
laesbarhedsindex readability score: Very Difficult Readability
on the net: http://helpingpsychology.com
UNITED STATES, Sep 23 — Online therapy, or e-therapy, is a new tool in mental health treatment that, according to John M. Grohol, Psy.D. The most obvious is the fact that therapists cannot answer to crisis situations
online therapy, or e-therapy, is a new tool in mental health treatment that, according to John M. Grohol, Psy.D., is basically “Internet-mediated technology to foster a helping relationship online.” Through online therapy, a counseling psychologist provides general support for people with relationship problems and other daily worries.
Via e-therapy, a psychologist uses e-mail, video conferencing, messaging and online chat options to provide psychological support and help. These therapists are able to help provide the necessary treatments as they are able to reach the patient at a level which was not explored until now. The focus of this modernized therapy varies from person to person. Some clients want to partake in in-depth sessions, while others just want to check in with a therapist from time to time.
The most obvious advantage of online therapy is the fact that therapy can be provided to people who do not have access to regular psychological help. Another advantage is that online therapy is not as expensive as regular therapy and many people also claim it to be more effective, as it is far easier to write or message your fears to someone you can’t see. Writing or talking to a counseling psychologist through the virtual world seems to be far easier for people who see the Internet as the best solutions provider.
Online therapy, however, does have some drawbacks. The most obvious is the fact that therapists cannot answer to crisis situations. It is also not covered by insurance and raises questions regarding confidentiality and privacy issues.
Posted: Rated: 5.0»Online Therapy - Go Online With A Counseling Psychologist
‘I have not yet taken a client on for e-therapy only but I have had many sessions with existing clients via the telephone, e-mail or Skype. I am a registered psychotherapist in York, UK and work in private practise.
Several of my clients travel throughout the UK and the rest of the world for work and I have needed and wanted to be flexible.
During the periods when they have been away from York we have had regular sessions through e-channels. This has helped to maintain the momentum of the therapy and continuity and I have come to see this as a valuable adjunct to face-to-face therapy. In itself I see that for some clients where they are particularly shame based, e-therapy can help them to express otherwise difficult feelings.
I also receive regular supervision via Skype from a supervisor in France. Unlike my therapy clients I have never met my supervisor face to face and for me there is still something missing in our contact. I pay close attention as a therapist and supervisor to body language and I find it more difficult in e-therapy to engage at this level of communication.
In your posting you see one of the drawbacks being that the therapist cannot respond to crisis situations. As a psychotherapist seeing clients in private practise I am also unable to regularly respond to crisis situations unless they are brought to their regular session.
I agree that e-therapy raises questions about confidentiality, insurance cover and privacy issues. Here in the UK we are required to register under the Data Protection Act which gives guidelines on these ways of working. I conduct my e-therapy sessions in my therapy room and observe the same boundaries of confidentiality as I would in a face to face session.
I hold professional civil liability insurance which includes cover for e-therapy. However I would not have known this unless I checked with my insurance company and this may be something that therapists may wish to do before offering e-therapy.
Thank you for raising some interesting issues in your posting.
Judith Waring - M.A. Gestalt Psychotherapy, specialist in mental health counselling and psychotherapy.
Please visit www.yorkpsychotherapist.co.uk to find out more about my approach. ’
Posted: Rated: 5.0»Online Therapy - Go Online With A Counseling Psychologist
‘It doesn’t surprise me that therapy would go online - everything else is, right? And I can definitely see the need for and value in it. Any idea when/if the insurance companies will cover it? This can be a HUGE stumbling block for many. As far as the confidentiality and privacy issues - are the counselors Phd’s, social workers, or certified in some way? If yes, wouldn’t they be bound by the same rules/issues they would be bound by in their office?’
Posted: Rated: 5.0»Online Therapy - Go Online With A Counseling Psychologist
‘Online Counseling is becoming a very popular option for many - and this is good because it is empowering the client, giving them more choices than they may have locally.
As with any therapist, be sure that they answer all your questions and that you feel comfortable with them. You should have a free consultation via email or Skype first.
Peter Strong, PhD is a Professional Psychotherapist and specialist in Mindfulness Therapy. He offers Online Counseling via Skype for Anxiety, Depression & Emotional Stress. Visit http://www.counselingtherapyonline.com. Email Inquiries Welcome. You can learn more about Mindfulness Therapy by reading his book, ’The Path of Mindfulness Meditation’ (Amazon.com).’
Communicate directly with Helping Psychology, the author of this article. Ask questions, send suggestions, comments, engage in conversation, or perhaps you would like to submit a project.
Click Here to ask a question, send a comment, or proposal.
If you want to learn the basics on how to hypnotize people, then it is important for you to have a good sense of focus and concentration to further increase your chances of learning all the tricks behind hypnotism. Hypnotism actually works once you s
Stories of people, and especially children and youth, that are abducted by alien beings in UFOs are common around the world, but especially in the western societies. These stories are so consistent that one is lead to believe that there is something
A forensic psychologist plays a valuable role in the criminal justice system, even more so at a crime scene. Though not dealing directly with bodies or physical evidence, a forensic psychology practitioner tries to identify a perpetrator using psycho
Online therapy, or e-therapy, is a new tool in mental health treatment that, according to John M. Grohol, Psy.D., is basically “Internet-mediated technology to foster a helping relationship online.” Through online therapy
Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD) can be quite a debilitating psychological disorder. In patients it can hinder the establishment of friendship, foster a reckless disregard for safety and cause a child to become rather problemat
Developmental Psychology in its infancy focused primarily on childhood maturation. Within the past 25 years, researchers in this field of psychology have expanded their focus to include a wide variety of changes that occur throughout
Pyromania is an irresistible compulsion to set fires. This behavior can be observed even in very young children. Some children are curious about fire and want to experiment. They don’t always understand the hazards involved and
Happiness is the elusive quest behind every human endeavor and is defined by the famous businessman, Lester Levenson, as the state of mind where there is no trace of sorrow. He also said that it is not something exclusively pursued b
The idea of person centered therapy was first put forth by Carl Rogers in the 1930s. He believed that when working with someone in therapy, he or she should be viewed as a client, rather than just a patient. His theory held that the
Behavior analysis is a branch of psychology that attempts to understand, describe and predict human and animal behavior. Unlike most other branches of psychology , behavior analysis isn’t particularly concerned with concepts li
Just by being a psychology major you cannot claim to be a psychologist or psychotherapist, once you have completed a psychology degree. To become a qualified psychologist, in addition to getting a master’s degree, it is essential that you gain
As a prospective psychologist, you will be glad to know that the scope for employment is broad in this field. There are many lines of work you can pursue with varying degree levels, including:
A forensic psychologist plays a valuable role in the criminal justice system, even more so at a crime scene. Though not dealing directly with bodies or physical evidence, a forensic psychology practitioner tries to identify a perpetrator using psycho
Online therapy, or e-therapy, is a new tool in mental health treatment that, according to John M. Grohol, Psy.D., is basically “Internet-mediated technology to foster a helping relationship online.” Through online therapy
When you begin a new semester of psychology courses, it’s often best to start by being proactive. This article covers 5 of the most important tips to help you succeed in getting off to a great start. Don’t respond to problems as they happ
Syndication
tweet
PDF version
Printable version
Publisher HTML version
Discussions (4)
Email Article
Judith Waring
»Online Therapy - Go Online With A Counseling Psychologist
‘I have not yet taken a client on for e-therapy only but I have had many sessions with existing clients via the telephone, e-mail or Skype. I am a registered psychotherapist in York, UK and work in private practise.
Several of my clients travel throughout the UK and the rest of the world for work and I have needed and wanted to be flexible.
During the periods when they have been away from York we have had regular sessions through e-channels. This has helped to maintain the momentum of the therapy and continuity and I have come to see this as a valuable adjunct to face-to-face therapy. In itself I see that for some clients where they are particularly shame based, e-therapy can help them to express otherwise difficult feelings.
I also receive regular supervision via Skype from a supervisor in France. Unlike my therapy clients I have never met my supervisor face to face and for me there is still something missing in our contact. I pay close attention as a therapist and supervisor to body language and I find it more difficult in e-therapy to engage at this level of communication.
In your posting you see one of the drawbacks being that the therapist cannot respond to crisis situations. As a psychotherapist seeing clients in private practise I am also unable to regularly respond to crisis situations unless they are brought to their regular session.
I agree that e-therapy raises questions about confidentiality, insurance cover and privacy issues. Here in the UK we are required to register under the Data Protection Act which gives guidelines on these ways of working. I conduct my e-therapy sessions in my therapy room and observe the same boundaries of confidentiality as I would in a face to face session.
I hold professional civil liability insurance which includes cover for e-therapy. However I would not have known this unless I checked with my insurance company and this may be something that therapists may wish to do before offering e-therapy.
Thank you for raising some interesting issues in your posting.
Judith Waring - M.A. Gestalt Psychotherapy, specialist in mental health counselling and psychotherapy.
Please visit www.yorkpsychotherapist.co.uk to find out more about my approach. ’
»Online Therapy - Go Online With A Counseling Psychologist
‘It doesn’t surprise me that therapy would go online - everything else is, right? And I can definitely see the need for and value in it. Any idea when/if the insurance companies will cover it? This can be a HUGE stumbling block for many. As far as the confidentiality and privacy issues - are the counselors Phd’s, social workers, or certified in some way? If yes, wouldn’t they be bound by the same rules/issues they would be bound by in their office?’
»Online Therapy - Go Online With A Counseling Psychologist
‘Online Counseling is becoming a very popular option for many - and this is good because it is empowering the client, giving them more choices than they may have locally.
As with any therapist, be sure that they answer all your questions and that you feel comfortable with them. You should have a free consultation via email or Skype first.
Peter Strong, PhD is a Professional Psychotherapist and specialist in Mindfulness Therapy. He offers Online Counseling via Skype for Anxiety, Depression & Emotional Stress. Visit http://www.counselingtherapyonline.com. Email Inquiries Welcome. You can learn more about Mindfulness Therapy by reading his book, ’The Path of Mindfulness Meditation’ (Amazon.com).’
Counseling
»Online Therapy - Go Online With A Counseling Psychologist
‘This e-therapy is really interesting and easy to find as well. It can be done from home or any other comfortable place. Thanks for informing.’
Rating: 5.0 out of 5.0 based on 4 discussion(s).
Post New Comment