Benefits to Online Counselling
In recent years telephone and online counselling has truly taken off! From the grip of the Covid-19 pandemic, it has uprooting what we understood as ‘normal’ and forcing us to adapt to new circumstances. Due to all the changes we have had to face and adapt to, many professions moved into the online space. Mental health professionals all over the world began offering their specialised services via online platforms, it has been shown there are many benefits to online counselling So, what are the benefits?
- Increased Privacy
One of the major advantages of utilising online and telephone therapy, is the increased privacy it is able to provide for clients. People all over may be more inclined to attend therapy when it can be done from the comfort of their own home, and it is always a remarkable thing when more individuals are willing to seek out therapy and can feel more comfortable while doing so.
- Safer Than in Person Sessions
Safety and health due to Covid-19 are huge factors more than ever right now, and online counselling is thankfully able to remedy that. Online and telephone therapy means that there does not have to be face to face contact, which ensures that everyone can do their part in keeping others safe while staying as healthy as possible.
- No Commute
It is safe to say that most individuals in the world do not enjoy wasting time or sitting in slow traffic. Taking advantage of telephone and online therapy means that there no longer has to be any commute to the therapists’ office, which is even better if it was a lengthy one.
- More Flexibility
Online and telephone counselling services are amazing for the high level of flexibility they are able to offer. An increased ability to choose from a wider variety of dates and times comes with remote therapy, and the opportunity to be able to have your session from anywhere there is privacy.
- More Accessible
It is incredibly unfortunate when anyone is not able to reach a therapist due to accessibility factors. Being able to meet with a mental health professional via the internet or phone is an advantage, for those that may not have a means of transportation to sessions or for those that might live too far away from any therapists.
- Increased Comfort
Since online and telephone therapy can be executed from virtually anywhere, this allows sessions to be so much more comfortable for both clients and professionals. Clients will be more inclined to open up during sessions when they are in a familiar and comfortable setting, which is always a positive thing. Being comfortable during therapy is always of huge importance, so it is fantastic that online and telephone counselling is able to provide even more of this aspect.
- Greater Variety is Available
Sometimes, a therapist and client pairing just does not mesh together well, and that is absolutely okay. With the increased utilisation and convenience of online and telephone therapy clients now have a wider pool of counsellors to select from to help them find the best match. Gone are the days of not making progress in therapy due to an unfitting relationship, thanks to this increased accessibility.
Therapy has thankfully become much more widely accepted and accessible in recent years, and stigmas surrounding the topic are finally starting to diminish. More people are in need of mental health counselling now more than ever. There are certainly individuals that might prefer in person therapy sessions over online and telephone, which is completely understandable. Any way that you look at it though, online and telephone counselling has many great benefits!
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Benefits to Online Counselling | NI Counselling 2022