How to Prepare For an Online Therapy Session
Mar 30, 2020
Julia Bueno
Mar 30, 2020
People often ask me about how best to choose the 'right' therapist and I always ask them to think about logistics, such as budget and where they are located travelling an hour each way to meet a therapist may be more stress than it's worth . I also suggest that they listen to their sense of how it feels when they are in the consulting room, in other words, to rely on their 'hunch' that it feels right or not - as this can often be reliable.
But these considerations can't apply in the same way for now, as we all adapt quickly to having to choose, and then work with, a therapist online or on the phone . I have worked in this way for over five years now, both as a therapist and client - so I draw on tips from both sides of the screen.
Given that choosing a therapist is no longer bound by geography, you may find yourself overwhelmed with choice, but:
Julia Bueno
Julia Bueno is a UKCP registered psychotherapist and supervisor