Online psychotherapy is one of the most modern forms of treatment. The rapid development of technology as it was logical, also, affected the field of psychology. In particular, the individual concerned has the ability to schedule an Online psychotherapy session easily and quickly from wherever the person is.
However, every innovation is accompanied by several questions. Questions such as whether this method of psychotherapy can help, since an important part is missing, that of direct contact with the therapist. Let’s look at some more detailed information that will help answer this question.
What is online psychotherapy?
As one can easily understand from its name, online psychotherapy is the treatment that is performed through the internet. In particular, through the Zoom application, the treatment is carried out in the form of a video conference and everyone can participate from home.
What we need to emphasize before we see whether this treatment can be effective, is the fact that traditional psychotherapy has undergone various changes in its methods of application and various practices. Online psychotherapy is another change which, according to the first samples, is highly effective and universally recognized as a method of psychotherapy.
Online Psychotherapy – Advantages and Disadvantages
Starting from the disadvantages, in this particular form of psychotherapy, a key element that is missing is the direct contact of the therapist with the patient. In fact, by leaving the development of the session on the respective internet connection, several interruptions and difficulties can be created.
However, the benefits of an online psychotherapy session are far greater. First and foremost is the fact that the patient does not have to leave the security of his home and go to an unknown place. Which of course helps to make the decision to attend a session easier and of course to feel more comfortable during it. Thanks to the possibility of participation from home, this form of psychotherapy provides the opportunity for people with mobility difficulties to attend the sessions.
In addition, people who are constantly on the move for personal or business purposes do not need to interrupt sessions until they return. They can be connected from anywhere.
What do the surveys show?
According to the first research data, the samples are very positive as they conclude that Online psychotherapy is as beneficial as traditional. In particular, according to research from the University of Berkeley, the contribution of online psychotherapy to people with symptoms of depression and anxiety was as effective as traditional psychotherapy.
What the experts emphasize is that psychotherapy is a process which is based on the interaction of the therapist with the patient and not on direct contact. The development of this desired relationship can also be achieved through the online session, which makes the method beneficial for the patient.
How can I book an Online Psychotherapy?
The process of attending a session with our online psychologists is quite easy. All you have to do is visit the relevant section on our website and choose the date you want for your session and make the payment. You will then receive an e-mail with all the necessary information and of course the link to connect and participate in it. You just need to click on the link the defened date and time you preferred and start the session with the psychologist you chose.