Many people in their early 20s are not ready to go for therapy, even if they are diagnosed with depression and anxiety. They bear that mental pressure and trauma alone while sitting in the corner of their room. People feel shame and hesitate in visiting a psychotherapist clinic due to societal judgment and criticism.
“Put yourself in danger of something amazing happening to you.”
―Tom Bilyeu
I personally have seen a dozen different licensed therapists, but I never looked into virtual counselling. When hearing about something virtual, the first thing that comes to mind is “either this really is equal to traditional face-to-face therapy”? For this, I tried multiple counselling sessions online with trial subscriptions. As a result, I am now pretty familiar with how the virtual therapy actually works.
What This Session Will Teach You
Okay, so if you are here to learn about virtual counselling, you are in the right place. By the end of this article, you will learn about everything you need to know to find out if online counselling is right for you.
Virtual counselling has been known by many names over the years. I am sure that you have probably heard at least of these names.
- E-Counselling
- Tele-Therapy
- Online Therapy
- Online Counselling
- Distance Counselling
- Chat Therapy
- Remote Counselling
- Virtual Therapy
All such term means the same thing. Virtual counselling therapy is performed by a licensed mental health professional, which you receive online. Usually, virtual counselling services are provided via electronic devices like smartphones and laptops. It can be by anything such as calling, texting or video session.
Due to social avoidance and COVID-19, many conventional face-to-face therapists have temporarily switched to virtual counselling due to distance maintenance and quarantine procedures. For example, I use Zoom meetings to do sessions with clients as it is convenient and can be accessed from any browser or country.
“Counselling psychologists are constantly invited to reflect on their practice as inevitable series of contesting possibilities, rather than a series of rights and wrongs”.
―Gillon
Suppose you do not have a traditional therapist, though. No need to fear. There are multiple counselling platform that operates online, and they will continue to do so long after the quarantine has lifted. Unfortunately, there are millions of people who are waiting for these services.
24/7 Free Online Counselling
Yes, we have a service of online counselling, but if you want to book an appointment with any special therapist, then you might have to pay their fees. Any support is better than no support. It is always better to see a licensed professional. You know that when someone provides legal advice without any charges, they may not know what they are talking about.
The same goes for virtual counselling; you want to make sure that you are with an excellent virtual counsellor who is well-trained and well-educated. A therapist must be properly supervised and licensed. After all, this is about your life.
A professional therapist must have:
- Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Counselling or Psychology.
- Trained in providing virtual counselling services such as tele-health.
- Answer to an Ethics Board and is subject to Federal and State requirements, including a background check.
- Fully accredited to practice in your state.
It Really Just Comes Down to What You Like
Most people like to have late-night text sessions with their therapist. Talking and sharing the whole day experience and seeking good suggestions for the very next day. If you are also the one like this, then virtual counselling might be the best option for you. The therapist is ready to serve you for about 2-3 hours of texting and calling, which you want.
First, relax and think about your needs and your preferences. Those matter most. Other things are just someone else’s opinion; you need to do what is best suited for you.
Strengths and Opportunities of Tele-counselling
Let’s compare the benefits of online therapy with traditional therapy. However, there are many more, but few of them are.
Virtual counselling is immediate – Do not worry about long waiting times. As soon as you reach us, your application process will begin immediately. The maximum waiting time would be 2 hours to 2 days, which totally depends on the no. of clients we have.
Private and Secure- Communication between you and your therapist is secured and encrypted by state-of-the-art banking-grade encryption.
Convenient- Imagine you have an internet connection and you don’t want to leave your home. All you need is your phone and some privacy.
Cost-effective– We understand that financial constraints are the major issues these days, especially for students or those who have just initiated their careers. In light of this, we create an optimum budget for you. Moreover, as mentioned above, we also have free online sessions.
“Attempts to differentiate between counselling and psychotherapy are never wholly successful. Both represent diverse rather than integrated knowledge and activities, so it is more accurate to think of counselling approaches and psychological therapies.”
Our Mission
We want to make professional counselling accessible and affordable to anyone who struggles with challenges and difficulties in their life, at any time and from anywhere.
- Free Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or any platform of your choice.
- All counsellor is fully licensed mental health professionals
- Discounted student plan and other memberships
- Have a unique track for teens, couples and faith-based communities.
- Provide video, phone and text-based sessions
Remember
“All treatments that address human suffering should be rigorously evaluated to determine their effectiveness.”
