Although the recent pandemic obliged most people to conduct their work remotely using media such as telephone and video calls et cetera, the provision of psychological services via online has been going on since the early 1960’s.

Since this time, there have been hundreds of scientific articles consistently demonstrating the equivalent effectiveness of online or remote psychological services in comparison to face-to-face services. This means that you are very likely to get the same positive results from attending a psychologist in person or via another media such as telephone or video calls. Dr Coyle published a recent study comparing online vs in person psychological treatment.

Advantages of online therapy include convenience, less expensive, not having to travel and ability to continue with same therapist even if you move/are away.

When deciding on which approach is best for you, the most important aspect is what is most comfortable and supportive for you. Please feel free to discuss this with Dr Coyle when making an appointment.