Stress and anxiety is bad for lots of people right now. With confinement at home and extra stress relating to Covid-19 bad feelings are being experienced at a higher level.

Most people are aware that panic attacks, fear, worry, grief, frustration and anger are signs that we are not coping as well as we could. However many are not aware that low appetite, difficulty falling asleep, nightmares, irritability, low motivation and chronic fatigue are also signs of stress and anxiety and can be helped too.

When there is a desire to feel better questions like “How can I get help when there are travel restrictions” or concerns around technology have been stopping lots of people from reaching out and feeling better. So I thought today I would answer the top 5 questions I get asked about online therapy.

1. What kind of computer do I need? Although you can use any computer the good news is all you need is a smart phone, iPad or tablet. Most people use their phone and as long as we can see and hear each other we are good to go. 

2. How do I pay? This is often the first or second question people ask and concerns over being able to pay for services really shows the true nature of how conscientious people are. There are lots of different ways to pay the most popular are bank transfer, secure credit card payment or PayPal.

3. Does it work when it is not face to face? Yes the therapies I use are tried and tested and perform very well when delivered online. It doesn’t matter your age, if you are comfortable with video chat then it is a good option and can even be better as research shows that some clients feel more confident and comfortable to speak about difficult experiences when their session is online.

4. Is it secure? Calls are private and confidential and there are lots of chat options that provide end to end encryptions ( which is what makes the call private and secure) but i imagine if the CIA wanted to hear us, they could.

5. My house is so busy right now, what if we are interrupted? I expect and plan to be interrupted. There is no need to worry, if it happens we just take a few minutes to deal with the interruption which might be your kids, cat/dog or something else and then return to the session. However some clients prefer the privacy of their car so that is an option too.

It is possible to overcome life’s challenges and build a happier, healthier and more successful life. Online therapy is a great way right now to access the help you deserve from the comfort of your home. If you are ready to feel better and curious about this new option I am currently offering free online discovery session’s. Or if you have any questions please let me know, I am looking forward to hearing from you.

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