Online Therapy

Online counselling offers a way of having regular therapeutic conversations from a place where you feel comfortable and private.

For some people, the idea of sitting in a counselling room can feel daunting. For others, travelling to appointments simply doesn’t fit around work, family or everyday life. You might live elsewhere in the UK or simply feel more at ease talking from your own space.

Online therapy isn’t necessarily a different kind of counselling. The same relationship, curiosity and exploration can take place through a screen.

If you’re unsure whether online counselling would suit you, we can talk about this during an initial consultation.

What might online counselling offer?

Online sessions can be particularly useful if you:

• have a busy or unpredictable schedule
• live too far away to attend in person
• find travelling to appointments difficult
• feel more comfortable talking from your own environment
• travel between locations but would like continuity in your therapy
• live outside Scotland and would prefer to work with me online.

You don’t need to have everything figured out before starting.

What is different about online therapy?

The heart of the work remains the same:

Wwe meet regularly, talk about what is happening for you, and explore the thoughts, feelings, experiences and patterns that you would like to understand differently.

The main difference is that we meet through a screen.

Some people initially worry that the screen will create distance. Others find that being in their own environment actually makes it easier to open up. We can take some time to find what works for you but more often than not people are surprised this format works for them quite well.

Is online counselling confidential?

Your privacy is an important part of our work.

You will need to have a private place where you can speak without being overheard or interrupted. I use a secure online platform for our sessions.

As with any counselling, confidentiality has some limits — for example, where there are serious concerns about your safety or someone else’s safety, or where disclosure is required by law. We would discuss these boundaries as part of setting up our work together.

What do I need?

You don’t need anything complicated.

You’ll need:

• a computer, laptop or tablet with a camera and microphone
• a reliable internet connection
• somewhere reasonably private where you feel comfortable talking.

I would recommend using a computer or tablet rather than a phone where possible, simply because a larger screen can make the experience more comfortable.

Is online counselling right for me?

There isn’t one format of counselling that works for everyone.

Online therapy might feel particularly comfortable if you value the privacy and convenience of being at home. For others, physically leaving the house and entering a counselling space can be an important part of creating separation from everyday life.

If you’re unsure, you don’t have to decide before contacting me. We can talk about your circumstances and consider together whether online counselling feels appropriate.

There may also be circumstances where online therapy isn’t the safest or most suitable option – particularly where there are significant concerns about immediate safety, risk, privacy or stability. This is something I would assess with you rather than making assumptions based on a particular diagnosis.

Living somewhere else in the world?

Being based in Scotland doesn’t necessarily mean you have to be. Online counselling can make it possible for us to work together wherever you are in the world, subject to the relevant professional and practical requirements.

If you live outside the UK and would like to work with me, just get in touch before booking and we can explore whether this is possible for you.

How much does it cost?

Online counselling: £60 per 50-minute session.

Not sure whether online counselling is for you?

You’re welcome to get in touch and tell me a little about what you’re looking for. We can explore whether online counselling might be a good fit for you.