Online one-to-one therapy in Ireland?

Penny77

I am trying to find out a little more about options available to someone suffering with depress wanting to talk to a professional online. Does this sort of option exist here? I am surprised it is only mentioned in passing on the sticky posts(a general link to some US site). I am not looking from a specific professional's name but rather a site (here or abroad) where one might find a counciller/phychologist/phychotherapist that offers online face-to-face assistance (e.g. skype).
Searches are throwing up mostly US sites but I would prefer get a reccommendation from someone on boards in Ireland.
interesting article in New York times on topic might get the ball rolling here

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/25/fashion/therapists-are-seeing-patients-online.html?pagewanted=all

Penny

Odysseus

No as far as I know most don't offer this therapy. I was thinking of offerring myself after reading a leading analysts reasons on why he does offer it as a service. But I think you will find it difficult to find someone good who does offer it over here. Best of luck with your search.

EDit: are you based in Ireland?

Penny77

yes, based in Dublin. Pity there is nobody in Ireland. I will search abroad now.

Odysseus

Is the a reason why you cannot attend their clinic Penny?

JuliusCaesar

Yes there are therapists in Dublin who do this. They often require occasional face-to-face sessions in addition to Skype sessions. However, please read this. The sticky on Finding a Therapist also has information to be aware of when looking for distance or internet therapy.

I would suggest you contact the accrediting bodies (IACP, ICP, PSI, etc) to see if they can give you further information.

Penny77

Ta Julius César,I will contact those accrediting bodies.

Reasons for wanting a more flexible councilling arrangement include:
- My current work is irregular a can I spend weeks off down the country on site.
-I may emigrate later in year and would like to have a relation established that could continue while abroad (it just would make the difficult transition easier I think)
- My current councillor only works a few days per week and we invariable miss each other.
I’m on holidays in June(want to continue while abroad) and councillor off for July.
Penny

joezie

Hi Penny,

I would strongly advise you to see a face-to-face therapist.

In addition, if you have VHI or other medical insurance, you can easily find help after hours.

If your depression has been ongoing, a "counsellor" may be inadequate.

There is plenty of help available. If you are having difficulty deciding, please see your GP, and get advice.

Odysseus

joezie wrote: »

Hi Penny,

I would strongly advise you to see a face-to-face therapist.

In addition, if you have VHI or other medical insurance, you can easily find help after hours.

If your depression has been ongoing, a "counsellor" may be inadequate.

There is plenty of help available. If you are having difficulty deciding, please see your GP, and get advice.

The OP is well up on her condition to know what she wants and needs. A counsellor/therapists ia a profession who knows what their limits are.