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5 Benefits of Online Therapy in Vancouver

It’s Thursday after work and the last thing you want to do is sit in an office, in your work attire to discuss your most personal thoughts and feelings. What you really want to do is to head home, get into your comfy clothes, sit in your favourite spot to unpack your challenges in online therapy!

Someone using their laptop for online therapy with their cup of coffee in the comfort of their own home

It’s Thursday after work and the last thing you want to do is sit in an office, in your work attire to discuss your most personal thoughts and feelings. What you really want to do is to head home, get into your comfy clothes, and sit in your favourite spot to unpack the challenges of this week with your counsellor!

This has become more seamless than ever for you.

The world is changing and many services are now offered online. Did you know that for many years now, virtual therapy has been scientifically proven to be just as effective as in-person therapy? It may seem impersonal to some, but it’s easier than ever before to connect with others in an online environment, and therapy is no exception.

Laptop, tea, and notebook on the comfort of their bed ready for their online therapy session

Here are five reasons why so many people are choosing virtual therapy now.

ACCESS

Without the restriction of a building with office hours, therapists providing online therapy can be more flexible to allow for evenings and weekends and make it work for your needs. And as a result for those living in remote areas, online therapy opens up way more options for choosing the right therapist for you. Lastly, for those limited by physical disabilities, mobility or transportation issues, a quality online therapist is a no-brainer.

REDUCED WAIT TIMES

There are often very long wait times for in-person therapy, and finding a virtual option can often get you in with a high-quality therapist much quicker. Without the lag time of paperwork and physical consent forms, getting set up virtually can get you in with your virtual therapist as quickly as that afternoon!

COMFORTS OF HOME

If you’re hungry or have to go to the restroom, you have easy access when doing virtual therapy from home. Curl up with a blanket, your favourite tea and feel more at ease when getting to those deeper parts of your healing journey.

CONFIDENTIALITY

You know those awkward times when you run into your classmate or colleague at your therapist’s office? This will literally never happen with online therapy. You can go forward knowing you are completely safe when seeking support. You have complete confidentiality on a secure, encrypted platform.
 

CONVENIENCE

In the event of feeling under the weather, missing your appointment is much less of a concern. With online therapy, you can literally do therapy propped up with pillows from bed. Or if you’re in between meetings at a busy job, you can join the masses who do online therapy sessions from their car!
 
With online therapy, you have easier and more convenient access, a safe, comfortable environment, and quicker. With more flexible access to the mental health care you need.
 
At FreeMind Therapy, we’ve been providing online therapy since early 2019 and specialize in this form of therapy, using a variety of proven methods for healing.
 
If you’re not sure, the team at FreeMind offers FREE 20min video consultations to give you a sense of the experience and if it’s right for you. Book a consultation here!

FreeMind Therapy offers counselling in BC, counselling in Ontario, across Canada and internationally. Take the next step and get help, therapy works!