ONLINE COUNSELLING
The flexible technology options for this form of counselling means that you can choose to use your phone, tablet or computer while you are in a comfortable, safe and confidential setting of your choice. Online counselling is a good option for those that live in remote areas, or as a means to access counselling for those that have mobility challenges. I have chosen to use a secure Canadian based video platform that the server is located in Canada for enhanced security measures. With considerations towards safety measures as advised by the Provincial Public Health Officer, online counselling is a viable option that supports physical distancing protocols that are effective preventative measures in our work to reducing and limiting Covid 19 exposures within our community.
Yes, online counselling has provided many individuals with the means to be able to access therapeutic services throughout the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, however, there are very real challenges and limitations to online counselling.
The limitations with using telehealth platforms to access counselling may include any of the following:
The flexible technology options for this form of counselling means that you can choose to use your phone, tablet or computer while you are in a comfortable, safe and confidential setting of your choice. Online counselling is a good option for those that live in remote areas, or as a means to access counselling for those that have mobility challenges. I have chosen to use a secure Canadian based video platform that the server is located in Canada for enhanced security measures. With considerations towards safety measures as advised by the Provincial Public Health Officer, online counselling is a viable option that supports physical distancing protocols that are effective preventative measures in our work to reducing and limiting Covid 19 exposures within our community.
Yes, online counselling has provided many individuals with the means to be able to access therapeutic services throughout the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, however, there are very real challenges and limitations to online counselling.
The limitations with using telehealth platforms to access counselling may include any of the following:
- Limited data connections that are not able to provide a strong consistent signal.
- The ability to establish a safe and confidential setting that is free from distractions can be a challenge to many that are using online modes of telehealth.
- Online counselling is not the best option for those who have severe or complex symptoms of mental health and as such online counselling may not be recommended or suitable for every individual's needs.