Online Counselling is invaluable to a client who feels their problems initially could make it uncomfortable to sit across from counsellor. It is also perfect for clients with tight schedules who cannot find the time to travel to see a counsellor. With email counselling, no appointment is necessary, further freeing up the time for the busy professional who needs some help.

Online counselling takes one of two forms - the client submits an email and the counsellor responds in a timely manner, or the client and counsellor arrange a time when both can be on Instant Messenger and the counselling session proceeds as a face-to-face meeting would.

Email sessions allow the client to have access to previous sessions. They also allow the client a format in which to record thoughts and feelings as they occur instead of saving them for a weekly session. An initial free consultation by email allows you to tell me about particular issues that are troubling you, and gives me a chance to explain to you how I could support you.

Many people find the whole idea of physically going to see a counsellor daunting. Internet counselling allows for anonymity to be both preserved and enhanced, enabling a client to ease into a counselling relationship.

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