Online Counselling in Burnaby, BC
Online counselling can bring the convention of talk therapy to your home space, work space, while on vacation, or on-the-go. Unlike with in person counselling, with virtual therapy you get the opportunity to practice therapy exercises like exposure with your counsellor *virtually* at your side.
Online therapy is often more accessible than in person therapy. It also works great for those with a tight schedule or who have irregular transportation. If you work from home or have a private space where you can engage in video therapy, this is a perfect for you!
Video therapy might not be appropriate for individuals who are experiencing acute trauma, active suicidal ideation, or who have serious mental health concerns (like active psychosis) and severe relationship issues (for online couples therapy). If you're not sure if this applies to you, no worries. If I think in person therapy will be more suitable for you, I'll provide you with referrals for in-person therapy.
Privacy & Confidentiality
A major component of online counselling is privacy. To protect your confidentiality, online sessions will be conducted in a private office space so that your session cannot be overheard on my end. You can help protect your privacy by wearing headphones, notifying others that you'll be unavailable during our counselling session, and even having music play outside of your room to prevent others from overhearing the conversation. Read this blog for more tips on preparing for your virtual session.
Online Counselling Tools
Because online therapy is an individualized process, the strategies I use will vary. This can include worksheets, conversation topics, educational information and exercises to practice inside and outside of session. You can read more about my counselling approach here.
I regularly welcome feedback and encourage clients to reflect on the therapy relationship. Let's make sure you have the best therapy experience possible!
How counselling can help you:
- Get relief from symptoms. By learning new techniques and engaging in self-reflection, you'll reduce your overall level of stress, improve your self-awareness and increase your sense of well-being.
- Expand self-knowledge. Understanding your core values and personal beliefs will help increase your awareness. This shift in your perspective can result in positive changes in your mood and in relationships with others.
- Increase your coping skills. Coping skills are strategies you can rely on to soothe yourself in times of stress and emotional overwhelm.
- Learn about your "growing edges." Counselling can help you learn how to reframe perceived failures as opportunities for insight and growth along your path to success.
- Get motivated and meet your goals! Therapy introduces accountability to meet your personal goals. You can learn how to motivate yourself on difficult days and strategies to navigate challenges with self-compassion.
Interested in online counselling?
Book your online counselling appointment today.