What is remote therapy?
- Remote therapy is any method where the therapist and client(s) are not in the same room
- It could mean both client and therapist meet at the same time, as they would in person, such as;
- Video call e.g. Zoom
- Voice call e.g. telephone
- Instant messaging e.g. WhatsApp chat
- Instant video or voice recordings e.g. WhatsApp videos or voice notes
- Or the communication could be asynchronous i.e. not at the same time. For example, the client could send the therapist a message/messages at any time, and the therapist replies at an agreed time. This could be via;
- Messaging e.g. WhatsApp chat
- Video or voice recordings e.g. WhatsApp videos or voice notes
- It could be any combination of the above, as agreed between the therapist and client(s).
Making therapy more accessible.
Why choose remote therapy?
- No need to commute so no need to pay for travel or parking, no need to plan your journey, no extra time or energy used
- Convenience/easier to fit into everyday life
- Comfort/familiar surroundings
- More choice over your environment
- More choice over type and length of appointments
- Eliminates many environmental challenges and barriers to attending regularly
- Less pressure to make eye contact (but achievable when needed)
- Less pressure (but easier access) to speaking spontaneously
- More discreet/easier to keep it private and confidential
- More accessible e.g. for people living with chronic and intermittent symptoms like migraine, fatigue, reduced mobility, sensory sensitivities, social or communication differences
- More flexible/at times that suit you
- Wider choice of therapists i.e. enables access to therapists out of your area
This means that for many people, there will be fewer barriers to building an emotional connection and trusting relationship.
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