Online therapy provides a wonderful alternative to face-to-face therapy. People are able to access therapeutic services from anywhere, including the comfort of their own home.  

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Individual therapy or couples therapy can easily translate to a digital platform, if all parties involved consent to a therapeutic process on a digital platform. 

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Online therapy may be helpful for:

• People wanting in long-distant relationships wanting to begin relationship therapy.

• People who reside in remote areas or struggle to access a psychologist in their area. 

• People whose schedules do not permit face-to-face sessions

• People who are housebound or live with a disability that makes it difficult to access the practice. 

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This does not mean that online therapy is for everyone. People who are experiencing crisis situations, suicidal thoughts or severe symptoms are encouraged to attend face-to-face sessions. 

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What do you require for effective online therapy?

• A stable internet connection. 

• A device, such as smartphone or laptop, with audio and video camera capabilities.

• Power reserves during load-shedding (making sure that your devices are charged and that you have enough data) prior to sessions

• A quiet and private space, reserved for at least 51 to 60 minutes.