mercredi 13 février 2019

Are You Considering Online Counseling Sessions?

By Donald Rogers


For anyone who once considered therapy and decided against it, the increased popularity means that it might now be an option. Going in person to see a therapist can be quite intimidating, but nowadays the option of online counseling sessions takes the fear out of the situation and makes it a more likely possibility. Therapy is now accessible to everyone.

Is using an online service right for you? Perhaps you are torn between finding someone online and using the old fashioned method of seeing someone in person. There is also the option of speaking to someone on the telephone. There are many options and these will only increase as technology develops further, which is great news for those seeking therapy.

Some people feel that they can open up much more quickly if they are in their own space. This means that progress comes more quickly too, saving time that would otherwise be spent trying to get used to unfamiliar surroundings and what can be a very intimidating experience in a therapist's office. This isn't the case for everyone, but for many the internet has made therapy a possibility.

Some people find it much easier to get up the courage to seek help when they need it if it is only a matter of reaching for their laptop. However, others find that because it is so easy and because they don't actually have to see anyone in person, it means it is easier to cancel sessions and avoid going. This is usually the time when they would most benefit from a therapy session.

Having the face to face contact of meeting a real person in real life is essential for some people. This is often the case for people who live alone or work alone and don't have a lot of contact with people in person. The internet is a positive thing, but as more and more of our lives become remote, it can make isolation a very real problem. Having a therapist that you can see in real life can be a welcome break from the loneliness of the remote life.

Finding the right therapist is more important than many people think. Quite often the decision to seek help is the first step and the hardest and once they have made that decision they think it will be easy from then on. But they still need to try a few options and find someone that they connect with and feel they can be truly honest with and who can really help them.

Try a test period before you commit to any one person. They might be offering a fantastic deal, but don't commit yourself to anything until you are sure that you are comfortable enough with them to really open up and be honest with them and yourself. This is an important decision, but when made correctly it can really change lives for the better.

Whether it is online or in person, making the decision to start therapy is always a good decision and the first step in defeating those demons and getting to know yourself. Your therapist will become an essential part of your life and will teach you to learn to understand yourself and push you out of your comfort zone and towards success and your future.




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