Online therapy

You can access online therapy from your computer, smartphone or tablet, 24 hours a day. 

 t fits in around your hectic life and unusual hours. It won’t get in the way of your role at work, as a carer, or a parent. There’s no need to rush to appointments at a set time every week.

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Research shows that online therapy works just as well as face-to-face therapy: 

• It’s flexible
• Waiting times are shorter
• You can access the modules for a year. 

You start by speaking to your therapist on the phone, to meet the real person who will guide your therapy.

Once they know what you need help with, they will unlock an interactive online module for you to work through, at your own pace.

You will agree a time to finish the module and touch base with your therapist by email. This is usually a week later. When you do the work is up to you.

The modules will help you learn how to manage your wellbeing. For example, there are modules dealing with stress, anxiety and depression. 

You complete exercises, writing down what you think and feel. Between the sessions, you will be asked to apply what you have learnt by doing tasks.  

This will help you create new habits and ways of thinking.

Your therapist will follow your progress. They read your notes and use the information you’ve given to unlock the next therapy module. They will also give you feedback on how you are doing.

Your therapist is always there to guide you. 

You can look at the session materials, your notes and therapist feedback for a year after you finish therapy. This will help you maintain progress and prevent setbacks. 
 

You will be told how many modules there are in your therapy when you start. 

To benefit from online therapy you will need: 

• Basic computer/smartphone/tablet and internet skills 
• A reliable internet connection. 

You also need to want to improve your wellbeing and be ready to work through the modules and with your therapist.