Online therapy sessions are also available for those who are based outside of Johannesburg, and do not have easy access to a face-to-face psychologist. Online therapy is conducted via Skype, and follows the format of a normal face-to-face psychotherapy session. This option may be suitable for those who are frequently based in hard-to-access areas or outside the borders of South Africa. People based in rural areas or in small towns may also find this option to be useful.
Online therapy is a new phenomenon, made possible by internet communication such as Skype. Research into online therapy is slowly increasing, however it should be noted that this method of therapy is considered to be less optimal than face-to-face sessions. This being said, in some circumstances, it is the most viable option available.
For more information, please feel free to e-mail me at onlinetherapy@inpsyc.org .
