Posted by Dinah on July 9, 2013, at 19:09:03
In reply to Re: Skype for therapy, posted by winsome on July 9, 2013, at 18:47:57
I haven't tried Skype, but my therapist isn't all that good on the phone or with email. I have no confidence in getting the best from him on Skype either. Is your therapist good at non-personal contact?
I think whether I'd consider it would depend a lot on presentation.
I would probably agree to:
"I have a new job, and I don't want to let you down - I want to remain your therapist. I think we're doing good work together. The only way I can see at this point to do that is with Skype. If I get access to an office we can meet in person again."
I'd be less likely to agree to:
"I have a new job, and it would be a lot easier for me to Skype our sessions instead of meeting in person. I'd have to rent time in an office, and it would be really inconvenient."
I suppose that if it was the only way to see him, I would try it. But I'm awfully attached to him. Were I less attached, I might not.
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