Online and telephone counselling is an effective and evidence-backed way of delivering counselling. I have completed additional training in order to provide an effective and professional service to my clients.
I have completed the BACP/Open University course in offering On-line counselling during the coronavirus pandemic.
In 2020, I completed over 80 hours of training to gain a Certificate in Online Counselling and can now display a badge on my website to state I am a certified online counsellor. I believe in online/telephone counselling and the benefits it can bring to my clients.
Online and telephone counselling has benefits such as;
- Convenience – you don’t need to leave your home and travel to a counselling centre/practice.
- Accessibility – if you are housebound , isolating/shielding or prefer not to leave your home. Or perhaps it is difficult for you to leave your home for various reasons; this option may allow you to access counselling when previously it may have been very difficult for you.
- Privacy and personal autonomy – if you prefer not to show how you look, you don’t have to.
If we agree to video calling via Zoom, I will ask you to download the app before our session. On the day before I will send you an email invite to our meeting room. Click on the link attached and it will take you into our meeting. It is more straightforward than it sounds. Payment for the session to be made on the day, I will send you my bank details in advance. I will do my best to put you at ease and help you with any technology glitches if I can. Just find somewhere quiet where you won’t be disturbed. Grab a drink of water and some tissues if you wish.
For telephone counselling, I will contact you on the number you prefer at the time that we agree. As above, find somewhere you won’t be disturbed and grab a drink of water and some tissues as required. Again, payment for the session will be via bank transfer with the details I send you in advance.
With either option, technology can sometimes not be 100% effective. If we lose connection, I will contact you back, and will never deliberately cut you off. If we cannot reconnect, then we will re-book the session and the remainder of the time you lost will be delivered at no extra cost to you.
Please state what option you are interested in when you contact me. Please note that I do not offer currently offer online/telephone sessions to couples.
Online and telephone sessions are charged at £50 per session (50 minutes). Lower cost places are sometimes available online so please do ask.
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