Rohit

Counselling - Existential analysis

Online therapy has its advantages. The most significant is that it allows us to meet from our comfort zones, saving travel costs and simplifying scheduling. We can work regardless of our locations and even while on the move. Conversely, there are also some downsides.

With online therapy, the underlying technology can sometimes fail due to factors outside our control--for example, computers might go down, or the internet service may be interrupted. I will do my best to run reliable software on my computer and to ensure good internet connectivity to allow a video call. In the event of a connectivity failure, I will attempt to reconnect through alternatives as quickly as possible--for example, I will reach out to you by phone or email.

E-therapy can be helpful for various situations but not severe psychiatric illnesses requiring immediate and direct treatment. In those cases, seeing a mental health professional in person is better.

Online therapists sometimes cannot sense facial expressions, vocal signals, or body language. These signals can often be quite telling and give the therapist a clearer picture of your feelings, thoughts, moods, and behaviors. Video chats can provide a clear picture of the situation, but they often lack the intimacy and intricacy that real-world interactions possess. I will let you know if this becomes a severe limitation, and we can review alternatives.