Online Therapy
The technological age has revolutionized our ability to connect across geographical boundaries. Accessing online therapy is particularly vital for our mental health, providing a convenient and effective way to receive support. Speaking in our native language during therapy sessions enhances our ability to express ourselves clearly, ensuring that we feel truly understood without the risk of miscommunication. This is especially beneficial for Greeks living abroad, as online therapy offers a solution that was not available a few years ago. Adhering to the same principles of trust and confidentiality as traditional face-to-face therapy, online sessions can deliver comparable outcomes, allowing individuals to embark on a unique therapeutic journey from the comfort of their own homes outside Greece.
Starting Online Therapy
Online therapy is available as an option for individuals who want to start psychotherapy in specific situations, such as:
- Greeks living abroad who wish to receive psychotherapy in the Greek language
- Greeks living in rural areas
- During quarantine periods amid pandemics or for disease prevention (e.g., Covid-19)
- In emergency situations requiring immediate counseling for disasters (earthquakes, floods, terrorist acts, post-traumatic stress, etc.)
- Individuals with disabilities who cannot travel to the office
- Patients with (chronic) conditions that limit mobility
- Individuals who travel frequently, making it difficult to maintain a consistent weekly appointment schedule
- Women facing pregnancy-related difficulties
- Foreigners living abroad who wish to start the Triptych approach psychotherapy in English or French
Therapy sessions are conducted via Skype,Viber or Whatsup.
When possible, an in-person session is suggested before starting online psychotherapy.
It is essential to have privacy and a quiet environment during the session. The same confidentiality rules as face-to-face therapy apply. Confidentiality is waived only if there is a risk to the life of the patient or a third party.
For those already in Therapy
Online sessions are also available for individuals who are already in therapy, in the following situations:
- Migration or relocation to a remote area, interrupting face-to-face psychotherapy
- Frequent travel making it difficult to maintain a consistent weekly appointment schedule
- Inability to come to the office due to an accident, pregnancy, or serious illness
- During quarantine periods amid pandemics or for disease prevention (e.g., Covid-19)
Psychotherapy is conducted online via Skype, Viber, or WhatsApp.
It is essential to have privacy and a quiet environment during the session. The same confidentiality rules as face-to-face therapy apply. Confidentiality is waived only if there is a risk to the life of the patient or a third party.
