Online Therapy (Worldwide)
What is Online Therapy?
Thanks to today’s technology, help can reach you right into your office or home. Online therapy is a fast growing method of conducting psychotherapy, and is recognized by the American Psychological Association, the American Counseling Association and the American Psychiatric Association. Research has established the efficacy of online therapy with treatment outcomes at least equal to traditional in-office settings.
Skype or Zoom Sessions
Attending online therapy sessions is just like coming along for an ‘in person’ therapy session. The only difference is that you do so using your computer, tablet or cell phone, in the comfort of your own space.
Practical information
*Sessions are offered in Greek or English.
*50-minute or 60-minute sessions are offered.
*Skype or Zoom sessions are offered.
If we decide to work together, psychotherapy will generally take the following course:
First Session
The first session is an intake session that will focus on both the concerns that have brought you to therapy, and your history across different areas of your life. The intake will help me get a more thorough understanding of you, your present circumstances, the potential influencing factors and areas of work.
Phase I
The first 2-4 sessions (first session being a clinical intake) will involve an evaluation of your needs and goals of therapy. By the end of this phase I will be able to offer you some first impressions and a treatment plan to follow, tailored to your needs and goals. Together we will make sure that the goals set are realistic.
Phase II
In this phase we will be actively working together on your problem/issue. Sessions’ frequency and intervention’s length will depend on the nature of your problem, goals, time, finances etc. Together, we will regularly check whether your goals are met.
Phase III
It is important for therapy to end in a proper way. Together we will decide when it is time to finish working together, and sessions will be reduced gradually. I encourage ending with a relapse prevention plan so that you know how to deal with the same problem/issue, should it ever reoccur.
Why Online Therapy?
- • It suits people with busy schedules.
- • It makes it possible to engage in therapy from home, work, or while traveling.
- • It’s possible to receive therapy when you have difficulty leaving your home due to disability, caregiving responsibilities, or any other reasons.
- • You can have access to an English-speaking therapist even if you live in a foreign country.
- • You can receive therapy even if you live in a remote area, or in an area with limited options when it comes to therapists.
- • You keep the same therapist if you relocate frequently.
You should not consider Online Counseling if:
- • You have serious thoughts of hurting yourself or others.
- • You have a chronic mental illness requiring intense treatment.
- • You prefer face-to-face therapy, and it is available to you.
- • You are uncomfortable with computers/technology.
Request an appointment
In order for therapy to be effective, it is very important that you feel at ease with the therapist you choose.
An initial session will allow us to discuss any questions or concerns you might have regarding therapy/counseling
and give you a sense of what working with me will be like.