Teletherapy - Online Video Services

Are online sessions suitable for you?

Online video provides a great opportunity for us to meet. It also allows more people opportunity to access my services.

For local clients who are used to in-person sessions, there may be reasons why meeting in person is not possible. Like the current Coronavirus crisis, illness, if you work abroad, are on an extended vacation, etc.

Also, as a reminder, online support is not offered or suitable for all issues you may seek help for. For instance, I do not provide this service in cases of self harm, suicide risk, or severe depression.

How does online therapy work?

Doing counselling online in your own home may require a little planning, especially if you live with others.

• Choose a room where you have some privacy and won't be disturbed.
• Allow yourself some time prior to your session to prepare for and connect to the call. You will be sent an email with a link to join the call.
• All you need for our online meetings is a computer/laptop or device with a webcam. We will be able to see each other. 
• If possible, disconnect all other devices from your Wi-Fi network during the meeting, as this can sometimes affect the quality of your connection.

• If you can, allow some time after the session has ended to reflect on your session, perhaps make some notes, and allow for transition time before you get back into your life.
  

Your online safety and privacy

The benefits of using Zoom

• it’s available to users with lower bandwidths
• you don’t need to download software or set up an account
• it meets a very high standard of confidentiality and data security

Zoom will not collect your personal information and sessions are not recorded. Video calls take place using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption to ensure they remain confidential.

Online code of conduct

I will not record our meetings, and ask you not to do so without my written permission.
Sessions will be stopped (at full cost) if you are under the influence of alcohol or other recreational drugs.

• Reconnect with your whole being - body, mind, emotions, soul, and Self
• Increase confidence and self-worth
• Build a toolbox of self-care and life skills
• Find resolution to underlying causes of issues
• Enhance emotional agility
• Build a strong foundation and boundaries for healthy relationships
• Reduce stress, anxiety, depression, and other symptoms of distress
• Experience greater connection with yourself and others
• Increase creativity and aliveness
• Live a conscious life

Body, like the mountain
Heart. like the ocean
Mind, like the sky

~ Dogen

To me, wholeness
is the key
to aliveness.
It is more than just physical vitality.
It is radiance,
coming from being
at one with yourself and your experience.
Life then flows
through you.

~ Richard Moss