David Harford Counselling Psychotherapy and Supervision
David Harford Counselling Psychotherapy and Supervision
CTA(P), UKCP Reg, MBACP Accred, Dip TA Counselling
Friendly and professional services for individuals, couples and practitioners based in Musselburgh
How to access phone, or Skype counselling
How to access phone, or Skype counselling
Please get in touch with me, either by phone, e-mail, or by clicking the 'Contact Me' tab to the left and submitting the form provided- and I will happily explain further how this service works.
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Why choose telephone-based, or Skype counselling?
Why choose telephone-based, or Skype counselling?
Telephone, or Skype counselling may be suitable for people who:
- live too far away to access traditional face-to-face sessions
- travel away from home on a regular basis
- are single parents, for whom childcare may be difficult to arrange
- have a mobility impairment, or other disability
- feel too shy to attend face-to-face sessions, at least initially
However, there are some clear disadvantages to telephone counselling:
- it lacks visual cues, so non-verbal communication can be missed
- interacting over the phone can feel a little distant
- the client must be able to guarantee an uninterrupted, quiet and private place to call from
Skype counselling- though more contactful than working over the phone and a good alternative to face-to-face sessions- does have some unique challenges of its own; most importantly:
- it relies on both parties having a stable internet connection
- again, the client must be able to guarantee an uninterrupted, quiet and private place to call from
IMPORTANT - If you are in a state of considerable distress, phone and Skype counselling are probably not the best methods of seeking help. In such a situation, the protective and nurturing environment afforded by meeting face-to-face is likely to be much safer for you and far more effective.