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Online Counseling is a very effective and also very convenient option for many people.
Convenience is one of the main factors - people are often too busy to take the time to drive to and
from a therapist's office. It is much more time-efficient to simply turn to your computer and make
that Skype video call at the scheduled time. Also, many people, such as mothers with young
children and the disabled or elderly, find it hard to make the special arrangements necessary to
leave home to travel to their therapist's office. There is also the issue of availability. People living
in the country or isolated communities, those living abroad in non-English speaking countries, and
even those living in cities such as New York or LA where the cost of counseling therapy is
unaffordable for many people. Online Counseling Therapy is also very convenient for those who
are suffering from agoraphobia and social anxiety and thus find it extremely challenging to leave
the security of their home.
Is Online Counseling Effective? There have been several studies that show that online counseling
can be as effective as in-person counseling, especially for non-clinical neuroses such as anxiety,
panic attacks and depression. The Online Therapy option is becoming more accepted by the
established mental health communities and recently was recommended to be made available on
the NHS. Of course, effectiveness depends very much on the kind of psychotherapy being offered.
The online format works best for cognitive-based forms of psychotherapy such as CBT and
Mindfulness Therapy. Actually, it has been my experience that the online format using Skype
video actually enhances the therapeutic process. People enjoy the process and definitely feel less
intimidated and more at ease, especially since they can organize their sessions from the comfort
of their own home.
As a therapist, I am very excited at anything that gives the client more options and choices in
getting the help that they need for managing their anxiety, depression or stress. The Online
Counseling option certainly offers a huge range of choices - especially as it is not geographically
limited. Living in New York a client can seek help from a therapist in Colorado, California or even
abroad. Clients may also live in foreign countries and find it difficult to find a therapist who speaks
English or who shares the same culture. Many clients are also very particular in the kind of
psychotherapy counseling that they want and that may not be available locally. For example, many
people know that Boulder is a world-class center for Buddhist Psychotherapy, which may not be
available in Wisconsin!
Peter Strong, PhD is a Registered Mindfulness Therapist, Author and Teacher. He lives in
Boulder, Colorado. He also offers Online Counseling & Therapy via Skype - a very popular service
in which clients can gain expert help in resolving Anxiety, Depression & Stress. Email Inquiries are
Very Welcome!
http://www.counselingtherapyonline.com or
http://www.mindfulnessmeditationtherapy.com
You can purchase Dr Strong's book, The Path of Mindfulness Meditation, through Amazon.
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Online Counseling - Phone, Email, Chat - From a Professional Counselor Trained Specifically in
Online Counseling Techniques. Competitive Prices! Secure Site!
www.OnlineCounselingInterventions.com
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