What is Online Therapy?

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Written By Common Care Limited

Online therapy or teletherapy, like traditional face-to-face therapy, can be effective in the treatment of a number of mental health issues. In a review of studies published in the journal World Journal of Psychiatry, patients receiving mental health treatment through video conferencing reported "high levels of satisfaction." 

Online therapy is a form of talk therapy provided through online communication channels, such as video and internet-based phone conferencing. Qualified mental health professionals or Therapists invest in your mental wellbeing and provide therapeutic support for your mental health needs. 

Common mental health conditions that can benefit from online therapy include:

  • Anxiety (such as, Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Social Anxiety, Panic)

  • Panic Attacks

  • Depression

  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

  • Grief/ Loss

  • Trauma

  • Eating Disorders (such as, Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa)

  • Addiction

  • Relationship issues

  • Premarital and Marital counselling

  • Family Conflict

  • Stress and Burnout

  • Phobias

  • Self-Esteem related issues

  • and more

If it is your first time speaking with a therapist or attending online therapy, take a look at our Getting Started guide to help you understand what to expect and how to make it work for you.

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