CBT online with Zoom
Practicalities of online therapy
To enable online therapy sessions we will be utilising a program called Zoom, an online video conferencing tool that enables people to speak face to face over the internet. It is an application that is free to download on nearly all platforms - Download Zoom for Desktop PC.
You are going to require a computer or laptop that has a webcam either connected up or built in. Webcams are not expensive and one of sufficient quality can be picked up for under £30 - Recommended Webcam.
Alternatively to a computer/laptop setup, you could opt to make use of the Zoom application for your phone which you can download from the Google Play Store or Apple's App Store. Most modern smartphones have a front-facing camera of sufficient quality and good microphones that will suffice for online therapy.
As CBT does involve us learning and utlising pen and paper skills, I will email you appropriate worksheets prior to session and you will need to have access to a printer to print these out and have then ready for your session.
Advantages of online therapy
-
No travel time or travel costs to worry about.
-
Childcare now only required for the length of the session.
-
Online CBT is now available from anywhere in the world and I welcome clients from english speaking countries globally. Speaking with a therapist in another country may also help to ease any confidentiality concerns.
-
Therapy from anywhere now means no longer missing sessions due to business trips - continuity of therapy is important for it to be most effective.
-
Therapy in the comfort and privacy of your own home.
Hopefully these points give you some things to consider and help you to decide if you think online therapy utilising Zoom best suits you.