ONLINE COUNSELLING / E-THERAPY

I'm proud to be in the vanguard of professionals helping people via chat and email in this new medium, online counselling or therapy, sometimes called e-therapy.

Many people are turning to the Internet for professional counselling using email, Skype or MSN. As in traditional counselling, online counselling provides you with access to a qualified and experienced professional. Online counselling gives you access to a live professional counsellor, no matter what part of the world you live in.

Email/Skype

Email or Skype counselling is form of online counselling that may suit your needs. Many find that expressing concerns and/or questions in writing helps organise and focus on the problem at hand.

You can expect to receive a detailed response from your counsellor within approximately 24-48 hours.

Why a Professional?

Many visitors who contact me through this site start out by saying they "just need advice" or are "looking for someone to talk to." So why choose a professional? Real counselling or therapy offers a lot more than just an ear to listen or a shoulder to cry on. A professional is more likely to help you get unstuck and make some real changes, in both your life and how you feel.

What about confidentiality?

Broadly, what you tell me is confidential so long as you're not intent on hurting others. I don't pass your details to anyone unless you ask me to. There are some obvious common-sense exceptions. As your therapist I am bound by professional ethics to consider the confidentiality of our work. While nothing on the Internet is hacker proof, no transcript is stored on any server or computer. The confidentiality of electronic and printed records created and maintained by you is your sole responsibility.

How long does online therapy last?

Like face to face therapy, how long online/Skype counselling or therapy lasts depends on your issues and your willingness to work on them. I do not offer "advice" or a quick solution to your problem. My job is to empower you to make life decisions that are right for you and to give you some tools for doing so. What often happens is that we meet a few times so that you can see whether you feel comfortable working online and how you like working with me.

Other Information

Using my online counselling service is designed to be easy. It's available worldwide, there's no need to join anything or log in and there are no passwords or paperwork. This is a professional service but deliberately user-friendly. Because you only use one session at once you are not tied. You will never be contacted unless you invite that. You can ask for simple advice on any emotional issue or engage me for longer if you want to. It's up to you. Live sessions last for 1 hour (not 50 minutes) and email replies happen inside 24-48 hours.

By all means get in touch if you want to know more. My first intention here is to provide the easiest possible access to a professional counsellor.