Online I offer:

One to One Art Therapy

Dream Analysis

Women's Art Therapy Group

Dreamwork Group

Consultations for Therapists wanting to transition Online

Online overview for Therapists

If you are considering any of my online options, its important to read the Benefits and Challenges before you sign up

Benefits of Online Therapy

• Virtual methods are equally effective as face-to-face therapy 
• It allows clients to see their therapist from their home or whilst travelling 
• Can foster therapeutic intimacy when clients are hesitant about the intensity of face-to-face sessions
• Can more effectively address therapeutic goals 
• Reduces issues of shame and self-consciousness related to the body
• It supports clients with social phobias
  
• It increases feelings of control and empowerment
• Can be cheaper that face to face therapy
  
• ​Can provide continuity in emergency and crisis
• Artwork can be shared between and during sessions
• ​Artwork can be created together by using a ‘share screen’ function and a drawing app
• May be a preferred option/only option for some clients 
• ​It offers privacy - some clients do not want to be seen attending therapy
• Flexibility – so many options available to meet the clients’ needs
  
• ​Accessibility – removes barriers, such as distance, 

Challenges of Online Therapy

• Sometimes its harder to connect to your therapist but not necessarily
• There is restricted ability to offer warmth and care through nonverbal communication when a client is upset
• For the therapist there is a restricted view of nonverbal cues
• There is potential for misinterpretation and misunderstanding - so the therapist may need to ask more clarifying questions
• The artwork made might be limited by client’s access to art materials – The therapist might send art materials to them, give them a list of what to buy or use a digital app. Its also important to note that in art therapy and dreamwork, we are exploring symbolic representation so anything can be used!
• Technology barriers - therapists need to support clients with technological issues
• ​Clients’ misrepresentation of their identity – include this in the informed consent, to clarify expectations
• Security risks to the therapist – take all necessary precautions to protect against cyberattacks. This is why I sue secure platforms and encrypted email.
• ​Potential for boundary violations. It is important to maintain professional boundaries through social media.
• ​Client prefers face-to-face sessions – assess at intake​
• ​Barriers in communication due to language, culture and disability – make adaptations as necessary
• The needs of complex psychiatric cases may need additional supports – assess at intake
• ​Working with child clients requires an adult to facilitate the process at their location – train the adult to support the child’s therapeutic needs
• Continuity of care is maintained through documentation of all electronic communication and virtual sessions