I offer online and telephone counselling sessions for across the UK and in certain circumstances abroad as well. The benefit is that you get to have your consultation from the comfort of your own private space.

 

For online counselling all you need is a computer, a decent internet connection and a quiet space to begin. For telephone counselling all you need is a good telephone connection and a private space.

 

Sessions can be booked at a convenient time, and sometimes at short notice.  Depending on what you prefer, we can work together on screen (video), or just using voice (telephone). Whether online or telephone counselling works for you or not is a very personal issue. Below I have highlighted some advantages and disadvantages for you to consider.

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Advantages:

• No travel; convenient to access and fit in to your busy life.

• Some people are more relaxed in their own environments and it enables them to talk more freely.

• With telephone, some people prefer not to be seen while speaking about personal issues - it can reduce overload or the pressure to "present" a certain way and also means no eye contact.

• More session times are available -
  especially early and late.

• Works as a backup if physical
  counselling or walk and talk
  counselling cannot happen.

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Disadvantages:

• You need to have a computer, good internet connection, and privacy.
  Technology can occasionally cause issues.

• Fewer body language cues so it can be a bit harder to pick up on each others' body language.

• Some people are more relaxed in a space away from their own environment.

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Qualifications

I worked with the NHS delivering online and telephone counselling during Covid. 

I am fully qualified to deliver online counselling,

having completed an 80 hour Online and

Telephone Counselling Course course in

addition to my three year Counselling Diploma.

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Get in touch (I'd love to hear from you)

Feel free to reach out to schedule a session or inquire about how counselling can support you via my telephone number 07471 213 413, via email at silvacounselling@outlook.com or

via the contact form below.

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