Skype counselling testimonials.
The reasons why some people prefer Skype counselling to the traditional counselling appointment format are as different as the people themselves.
Patrick."I struggle with people and the thought of having to go and present myself for counselling just aggravated my issues. To be able to check the counsellor out from home worked for me and I decided to give him a try after the initial free session. It has been really helpful and beneficial and I'm happy now chatting away. I wouldn't even turn my camera on at the start -just the video. But it's all ok now and I get a lot out of it. Counselling online is definitely my way of doing things."
Ricki. "I don't like people knowing my business and struggled to find anyone local whom I felt I could relate to or would be willing to open up to. Skype counselling opened up an avenue that had not existed for me before. Certain things can be shared with your wife but not everything. And counselling at the local surgery was not an option for me. On line counselling works for me and I have learnt a lot about myself. I even felt ok to recommend my online therapist to an old school mate I facebook."
Jackie. "I felt I had some issues which I needed to sort out re my relationship, but struggled to tell my partner as I was scared about their response. Therapy online has helped me sort things out and I now feel free to discuss things with my partner - even if it means there is a chance we break up. I'm glad I have the opportunity to do it online as we struggle with the time and distance to get places because of where we live."
Anthony, a young man aged 18, and struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts. "Living in a very small town with only one or two counsellors made it virtually impossible to find someone whom I could relate to. Especially as one of the counsellors was my ex-headmaster's wife! Skype counselling gave me a means to look further afield to find someone whom I could engage well with."
Sarah. "I am just too busy. I like to think of myself as a self-made entrepreneuring business woman but it's not easy being a single mum too. Teenage children issues were the main reason I started out with online counseling but now I can confide about other things too. The time factor is probably the most important. Plus there is no extra costs like petrol. And I'm in the house too where the kids are."
Sue. Student struggling with broken relationship. "I'd seen the college counsellor but something just didn't 'click'. The online therapist offered me a really good deal as he knew how hard up students can be. It didn't take more than a few sessions to sort myself out with some help from the online counselling. I would always look at doing it that way next time. I like the idea that you get a bigger and wider selection of therapist available."
B."As a closet lesbian in a heterosexual marriage with three children, I was desperate for some emotional support outside of my marriage. I still love my husband dearly and don't want to leave and break the family up. On line therapy works for me when my husband is at work and the kids are at school. I always look forward to my regular monthly session but when desperate, have 'one-off' emergency sessions."
Danny. Cross-dresser."I liked the idea of being counselled in my own house. I can wear what I want and still talk openly and comfortably and how I found the whole thing very beneficial. To be able to discuss issues in the privacy and safety of my own house is a real relief. No one hassling me or judging me. The safety and security of online counselling is paramount for me.
Bridget."It works for me. Busy mum, busy housewife, busy XYZ. It saves me time and I can fit it in with my schedule. I find my weekly session invaluable and my husband sees the benefits for me too. It helps me to get a sense of perspective of who I am and what I'm all about. The online counsellor I finally found was one of three I tried."
Jackie. "I felt I had some issues which I needed to sort out re my relationship, but struggled to tell my partner as I was scared about their response. Therapy online has helped me sort things out and I now feel free to discuss things with my partner - even if it means there is a chance we break up. I'm glad I have the opportunity to do it online as we struggle with the time and distance to get places because of where we live."
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