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Strategies for Successful Online Therapy

Howard Luks
Howard Luks
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In recent years, the world has moved towards greater reliance on remote ways of working, learning, and even receiving mental health services. While the COVID-19 pandemic may have fuelled the rise in telehealth, enabling people to continue receiving the mental health support they need, the success of such platforms shows us that services such as online therapy are here to stay. 

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  • Explore Your Options
  • Prioritize Your Privacy
  • Test Your Equipment

Accordingly, what was previously viewed as an activity that took place exclusively within the confines of a mental health professional’s office can now be undertaken from anywhere. As greater numbers of people wake up to the benefits of online therapy, this form of treatment will undoubtedly become more commonplace in our lives. To ensure you fully reap the benefits of online therapy, this article has outlined some strategies to help enhance your experience and the overall effectiveness of each session.

Explore Your Options

When considering online therapy, it can be helpful to narrow down the specific need you would like to focus on. By doing so, you can find a specialist in that area who can provide you  with targeted support for your issue. For example, this online counseling service offers a range of mental health services in multiple areas including couples’ counseling, depression and anxiety treatment, and grief support. 

Reading online reviews and asking for recommendations from close friends and family can also help in making a decision that enables you to choose a mental health professional who is best suited to address your specific needs and concerns.

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Prioritize Your Privacy

Ensuring privacy for each session is essential for getting the most out of your treatment. Finding a distraction-free space within your home where you will not be disturbed, not only makes it easier for you and your therapist to communicate with one another but also creates a safe and conducive setting for you to freely express your innermost thoughts and feelings and to share your experiences openly and without interruption.

Privacy also ensures your sessions remain confidential, offering you the same level of confidentiality you would expect in a therapist’s office. Therefore, it is best to avoid public places such as libraries, coffee shops or other areas where your privacy may be compromised due to eavesdroppers, hackers or other security risks.

Test Your Equipment

Just as you would turn up to an in-person appointment on time, the same courtesy is expected with online sessions. Faulty or incorrectly configured technical equipment can cause issues in your communications and effectively cause you to ‘turn up late’.

By testing your tech beforehand, you can ensure the functionality of all necessary equipment such as your microphone, speakers, headset and wi-fi connection. This will ensure your therapy session commences without any glitches or delays and minimizes the risk of any unexpected interruptions. Most importantly, a smooth working setup will ensure you maximize the amount of time you have for each session and allow you to focus fully on the purpose of your time together.

By following the strategies in this article, you can fully benefit from each session and ultimately  succeed in your online therapy goals.

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