Secure Tele-Counseling Therapy
Why Tele-Counselling?
We are welcoming the shift to providing a new and incredibly flexible service by offering counselling by telephone or video calls. Recent life events, quarantine, social distancing, family obligations, commuting, and other factors can make it challenging t to adjust schedules to accommodate traditional counselling session in-office.
In response to this need, we now offer BC residents and persons from other locations in Canada, the freedom to access counseling remotely via telephone and our secure online counselling platform.
Research supports the Video counselling as an equally alternative to counselling offered face-to-face or in-person.
What is Tele-Counselling?
When counseling services are delivered by other means than telephone our Tele-Counselling Therapy is delivered using secure, authenticated and
encrypted video/chat application*
Tele-Counselling includes Telephone or Video counselling. Tele-Counselling is a term that provides quick-reference to a remote service offered in either manner.
How can I book a Tele-Counselling appointment with a Sandstone Registered Clinical Counsellor?
Text/Call: (778) 765-4110
Feel free to Fill out the contact form below:
* Internet connections, data, and device(s) are required for secure video counselling. We suggest that you verify your data package/speed with your telecommunication provider.
Tele-Counselling Therapy for Individuals
Some stats about remote video counselling
Recent studies have found that online video counselling is becoming increasingly popular and that it is effective.
According to a 2019 survey, 59% of mental health professionals reported that they used video counselling in their practice.
In addition, 77% of those surveyed said they were satisfied with the quality of video counselling sessions they had administered.
Furthermore, the same survey reported that 80% of clients who had tried online video counselling were satisfied with the experience.
Other research has found that more than half of respondents who have tried online video counselling reported improved mental health outcomes after their sessions.
These results suggest that online video counselling is an effective and viable treatment option for mental health concerns.
Is remote counselling here to stay?
Yes, remote counselling is likely here to stay.
With advancements in technology and the growing acceptance of virtual methods of communication, many counselling services have begun to offer remote counselling via video or phone.
It is becoming increasingly popular as it allows clients to access counselling services from the comfort and privacy of their own homes, and for counsellors to provide services to clients from all over the world.
Remote counselling has also proven to be a valuable resource for those who may not be able to access traditional in–person counselling due to geographical or financial barriers. Thus, it is likely that remote counselling is here to stay.
Is Tele-Counseling Therapy for Me?
Pros & Cons of Online Counselling
