Online therapy has gained popularity recently as it's become more well known. Studies show it's just as effective as face to face therapy. One obvious advantage is convenience: you save the time and expense of travelling, which may make it easier for you to keep your appointments. You can attend sessions in your home, office or car, as long as it's parked safely. 

All you need are a private space, an internet connection that's good enough to stream YouTube and a computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone. Headphones or earphones increase the feeling of privacy and improve sound quality.

Being in your own space before and afterwards can be reassuring and comforting, especially for the first few sessions. For some people this can make the difference between accessing support or not. Some other advantages:

• You have a greater choice of therapists because you're not restricted by location
• Having fewer visual distractions often encourages focus and concentration
• You may find that you are more comfortable online or that it feels 'safer' to talk
• There's less chance of us knowing each other or being connected through other people
• I'm able to provide continuous support even when one of us is travelling