How online psychotherapy works
Whereas counselling is often sought in times of crisis, psychotherapy
tends to be a much deeper and longer process, which is designed to enhance
personal and self-development.
Benefits of online therapy
- It takes place at a time
convenient to you with no notice required, you just log on to the website
and type a message whenever it suits you.
- You have the option to remain anonymous.
- It can be less intimidating and there is no stigma attached.
- Maybe you are very busy, working or studying long hours,
or travelling and cannot commit yourself to a regular face-to-face
appointment. Or you may be housebound for some reason or caring for small
children, elderly parents and cannot spend time away from home.
- Whatever your reasons or life style, psychotherapy or counselling online can be positive for you, as it is: affordable, private, safe and available worldwide.
Make contact
Take a look at the options below. You can choose the form of communication which will suit you best or some clients use a variety of methods. The first step is to make contact via enquiries@drruthbirkebaek.com or phone 07792 613154. I'll need details of your situation and contact details. You will be asked to make a payment before therapy can begin. See Contact Details for more information.
Email allows you to put your feelings and thoughts into words, which can
be very therapeutic.
My response to you will be carefully considered. There will be no pressure
on you to respond to any question or suggestion as there is in a face-to-face
therapy.
You will have a written record of my response that you can re-read and
carefully consider at your own convenience.
Live Intant Chat (instant messaging through Skype)
Live
Intant Chat (instant messaging) is in “real time” live communication through
Skype. It allows you to interact and receive responses immediately. You
will be able to save a copy of our chat session to read carefully and consider
my response.
PC to PC calling through Skype
It
allows you to express verbally rather than through words. You hear my voice
and this can be very calming in times of distress.
Telephone call can be used in case clients encounter technical difficulties.
Living in London?
If you live in London and prefer to have a face-to-face
appointment, call 07792 613154 to arrange a convenient time for you.
Couple therapy
Email me with brief details about what you wish to talk about in our initial session. I will then email you as soon as possible to arrange a convenient time to suit you both. If you prefer to work face-to-face please call me to book an appointment.
Skype and appointments online
- If you already use Skype:
to have the Live Instant Chat sessions or PC to PC calling sessions
you need to email me your Skype name. Then I will be able to contact
you at the time and date of our appointment. Please log on to Skype
5 minutes before your appointment in order to avoid any delay.
- If you don’t have Skype and don’t know the system:
click here to download: www.skype.com It is a free and secure
software used worldwide.
Once you’ve got your Skype name, please email it to me. Then I will be able to contact you at the time and date of our appointment. Please log on to Skype 5 minutes before your appointment in order to avoid any delay.
To get more information about the system go to the official Skype website: www.skype.com
