Here I have included a list of useful articles and resources about the benefits of online therapy:
2020 - ‘Much more than second best - therapists’ experiences of videoconferencing psychotherapy’ – Emily Mitchell. ‘There are unique dimensions to the online medium and these can enhance the effectiveness and benefits of therapy.’
2018 – ‘Computer therapy for the anxiety and depression disorders is effective, acceptable and practical health care’ – G Andrews. ‘iCBT for the anxiety and depressive disorders is effective, acceptable and practical health care.’ [iCBT is online cognitive behavioural therapy].
2016 - ‘The extent to which relational depth can be reached in online therapy and the factors that facilitate and inhibit that experience’ - Aisling Treanor. ‘71% of participants felt relational depth could be experienced in online therapy.’
2016 – ‘Psychology at a Distance: Examining the Efficacy of Online Therapy’ - Ryan Baird Thompson. ‘Working alliance was unaffected by the medium of communication; studies reported that clients were predominantly satisfied with online therapy.’
2009 – ‘Features and benefits of online counselling’ - Derek Richards. ‘Users have reported satisfaction with online counselling.’
Interventions’ - Azy Barak et al. ‘Innovative tools are a professional reality.’
If you’d like more info, please email Kathy on arivetherapy@protonmail.com to discuss your queries.