Online Counselling UK
Online Counselling Service UK
I offer online counselling from my Hampton office to clients throughout the world. I have been doing so before the lockdowns so I am well versed in being able to conduct and manage the session online.
Are online sessions better than face to face sessions?
For some people it is. Others prefer to do online. I dont think there is a right answer here. They offer different things.
Online sessions are easier to accommodate around your time commitments and other domestic practicalities. And being online can also be done from the safety of your home, or the car, or the shed. On the other hand, face to face sessions provide a connection that may not be possible online. If you feel that your home may not provide the privacy you need for a session, then online counselling may not work. The car, shed, attic - all provide safe alternatives.
If you live outside of the UK and attending face to face sessions might not be possible anyway.
A combination of face to face and online sessions is also possible.
Online counselling is an effective platform and although it is not quite the same as a face to face session - it comes quite close to it.
The Technology
I use Zoom to connect with you for counselling sessions. It is a popular and secure application which can run on a variety of devices. It runs through the web browser on your computer or through an app on your smartphone or tablet.
I am also happy to use Microsoft Teams, FaceTime and Whatsapp.
At the arranged time, I will connect and join from my Hampton office. If you have been to my Hampton therapy room then the environment will appear very familiar to you. The session begins when you join. If the session is on FaceTime or Whatsapp, I will text you before I call you at the agreed time.
Click on the logo below to see details on how to join a session.
Confidentiality
Since the session is conducted from my therapy room, it comes with the same confidential environment and parameters that I would offer if you were attending in person. You will need to manage privacy and confidentiality in your environment during the session.
Who can Attend Online Sessions
Individuals, couples and families can attend online counselling sessions. They can join from the same location but also join from different locations.