Telephone & Online Counselling
Virtual Counselling
Telehealth
Clients are now requesting counselling services that are delivered remotely. This means they can access services from the comfort of their own homes, or while away from home at other locations.
All clients from the Province of British Columbia and other parts of Canada can access our services from the comfort of their home or remote location.
Telephone/Online Counselling is a flexible option that can allow scheduling ease when considering barriers such as childcare, transportation concerns, illnesses, or injuries.
In addition to week day appointments, we also offer early evening appointments.
Is Telephone or Online Counseling for Me ?
Advantages:
- Research supports that video counselling is equally effective to that of in-office or in-person sessions;
- Helpful option when leaving the house increases anxiety;
- Convenience;
- Less arrangements necessary to attend appointments;
- Easy access when travelling is difficult;
- Sense of anonymity;
- Access to counselling that may not previously have been available in your area;
- Feeling that you are doing something positive and working toward your personal goals;
- Removing the stigma of attending a face-to face counseling session;
- Reducing fear, anxiety and risks of exposure to viruses or other contagious illnesses read more
Disadvantages:
- There are limitations in assessment and treatment of complex mental health concerns;
- Clients may have to verify if their insurance will cover them for online or telephone counselling;
- Clients describe missing the feeling associated with the drive to the office location (time to think prior to a session);
What is Secure Video Counselling?
