E-therapy allows counselling to be delivered via video or telephone and is a great option for those individual’s who are seeking support and:
Want more flexibility in scheduling
Enjoy technology
Reside in areas that have limited or do not have access to mental health providers
Have limited transportation options
Struggle with child or elder care resources
Prefers a counsellor that is not local
Want to decrease travel time
Are a professional with a busy schedule and cant take time away from the office
Unfortunately, stigma regarding mental health remains a factor in many small communities. E-therapy provides clients with the opportunity to access counselling from the comfort and privacy of their own home.