Online therapy

Individual psychotherapy is increasingly becoming an integral part of the life of a person of today. It’s easy enough to lose yourself in the pursuit of success, achievement, in-between deadlines, and in the rush of daily life today. People know that establishing a connection to themselves makes sense when something goes wrong, when they cannot find a way out of the situation on their own, or when something prevents them from enjoying life as before. Online psychotherapy can be an effective tool to help them along the way.   

>> There are many benefits to the online Gestalt therapy format. Clients can choose any specialist based on their budget and are not tied to any one city and / or country. 

When should you choose the online psychotherapy format?

This format is convenient if a person’s social environment (a small town, for example) does not allow them to visit a specialist as usual. In addition, this allows for the maximum confidentiality for media persons because consultations are held free of unnecessary fears. This is also of immediate interest to those who have moved and are undergoing adaptation in a new environment but need the support of a specialist of the same mentality. A whole generation has already grown up in the world of global digitalization, and their choice will definitely be in favor of online Gestalt therapy. And, last but not least, it saves both time and costs associated with additional transportation.   

What do you need to know before working with a specialist online?

Online psychotherapy transfers all the responsibility for the condition and compliance with the recommended rules to the client. Many people believe that working in a messenger implies complete client’s control over the situation, but this is only an illusion of control because, at least, the technical component can fail (poor connection, lack of the Internet, and so on).

>> The process of therapy itself is always a state of “about me,” when a person concentrates on themselves and their feelings as much as possible. 

For this reason, many clients do not feel the psychotherapist’s direct presence. In this case, you will have to adapt to the realities, especially because the circumstances do not always allow you to come in person (a business trip or quarantine restrictions), and the consultation of an online psychologist will be very useful. It is also worth taking extra care of privacy if there is no way to go somewhere private. The sudden intrusion of a child, the spouse, or other family members may paralyze you and force you to concentrate not on yourself but rather on preventing someone from hearing your worries or seeing your tears. If the online consultation format is used, it is important to think about a safe place in advance.  

 What if you don’t have a lot of time?

Sometimes a busy work schedule and low availability become a reason to transfer working with a psychologist to the online format. This case also has certain nuances to be taken into account. Working with a psychotherapist is always based on the client’s personal effort; it is here, then, that the issue of comfort is slightly transformed. As a client, you need to schedule a consultation in advance, to allocate time and money, and to get to the place of the appointment. If the problem only lies in the time that you will spend on the road, it is better to select the offline consultation format. After all, you spend this time on yourself.  

When selecting the individual therapy format for yourself, it is necessary to pay attention to all the pros and cons and also focus on your own comfort. The choice is always yours!