in the frenzied rhythm of life right now, we often postpone the most important thing: ourselves. Sometimes, the reality of having to travel to a physical therapy room becomes another obstacle that prevents us from embarking on that journey of self discovery that we need so much. That´s why, Online Therapy has become in an important tool in my practice as a psychologist and Gestalt psychotherapy.
Today, I want to talk about the pros and cons of therapy online to help you decide whether it is the step you need to take to recover your sense of wellbeing.
Advantages of therapy online (Pros)
- Comfort and Security from home: There is no place as intimate as your own home. For many people, starting to talk about their feelings, about their sensation of ¨not fitting in¨ or about their wounds from the past is easier in a familiar setting where they feel secure.
- Total Flexibility: If you feel lost in your world or overwhelmed by the responsability of being a mother, a father or a profesional, the time you save in getting to an appointment can be vital. Online therapy adapts to your schedule, allowing you to find that space for you.
- Access without limits: it doesn´t matter if you don´t live in Alicante. My goal is to support ytou to find your ïnternal compass¨ and take those first steps towards the life you want to live, no matter where you are.
Aspects to be aware of (Cons)
- Technological Difficulties: Sometimes, a bad internet connection can interrupt a moment of deep therapeutic connection. It´s important to ensure that the space you use has a good signal so that the process can flow without interferences.
- The search for privacy: Since you are in your own home, it´s fundamental that you can ensure that you won´t be interrupted, and that you can express yourself as sincerely and freely as you need for your therapeutic process.
- Physical Contact: Although warmth and active listening can be expressed and felt through a screen, a full understanding of your body language which a face to face encounter offers, cannot occur. However, my experience of more than 25 years, has taught me that the relief of feeling heard and understood transcends that difficulty.
What is most important is your process
Modality aside, what really counts is your connection with yourself.Whether that is online or face to face, the work consists of discovering who you are, valuing what makes you different and learning to put down the necessary boundaries in your relationships.
Doing therapy is one of the most valuable acts of self love that you can do. It´s casting aside regrets and demands so as to begin to live with compassion and responsability over your own feelings.
Put yourself first! Cuidar de tu salud mental no es un lujo, es la base para vivir la vida con la que has soñado. Si estás lista para empezar a trabajar en ti y dejar de sentirte perdida:
Start your journey here