When people think about starting therapy, one of the first questions that often comes up is “Will it still feel real if it’s online?”

It’s a fair question, and one I’ve heard many times from my students and indeed through my own self-reflection, having undergone my own personal therapy throughout the pandemic through online sessions. The truth is, online therapy isn’t a lesser version of counselling; it’s simply a different way of connecting. Over time, I’ve seen just how meaningful, personal, and effective it can be.

Whether you’re looking for support through a difficult time or wanting space to understand yourself better, online therapy can offer a calm and confidential place to do that — wherever you may be. There is something that is powerful and intimate that can be reached in your own familiar environment - and indeed, you may be able to relate to your own environment in a different way if it is a place where healing is curated and fostered.

A Space That Fits Around Your Life

Online sessions make therapy more accessible and flexible. There’s no travel, no waiting room, and no need to rush between commitments. It fits around your own life. You can join from home, work, or anywhere you feel comfortable. All you need is a quiet space and an internet connection.

For many people, this flexibility makes it easier to stay consistent with sessions and to bring therapy into everyday life, rather than having it feel like something separate.

Comfort Helps You Open Up

Something powerful happens when you feel at ease. Sitting in your own space is a powerful place to be. It can make it easier to open up and explore what’s really going on beneath the surface.

I often find that people share more freely online. The screen doesn’t create distance; it can actually help reduce some of the anxiety that comes with sitting face-to-face for the first time. It allows you to feel grounded in your own environment while still being fully seen and heard.

Therapy That Travels With You

Life changes!  We move, we travel, we juggle busy schedules and unexpected challenges. Online therapy allows for continuity when life feels uncertain. It means your support doesn’t have to stop when circumstances shift.

That sense of stability and ongoing connection can be incredibly grounding, especially when you’re working through something personal or emotionally demanding.

You Have More Choice

Working online gives you the freedom to choose the counsellor who really feels right for you, rather than being limited by geography. Finding someone you can connect with on a human level is one of the most important parts of therapy, and online work makes that easier.

You can focus on what matters most: finding a therapist who feels safe, genuine, and understanding.

It’s Just as Effective

Research continues to show that online therapy is every bit as effective as in-person work. What really makes therapy work is the relationship — the trust, empathy, and shared understanding that develops between counsellor and client. That connection can absolutely happen online.

In my experience, once the initial awkwardness of being on camera passes, the conversation starts to flow naturally. Before long, it feels no different from sitting in the same room, sometimes, even more intimate.

Finding Connection, Wherever You Are

Ultimately, therapy — online or in person — is about connection, reflection, and growth. It’s about having a space where you can be fully yourself without judgement.

If you’ve been thinking about trying therapy but the idea of walking into a counselling room feels daunting, online sessions can be a gentler first step. You set the scene, you create the environment, and we work together from there.

If you’d like to find out more or arrange an initial session, you’re very welcome to get in touch. We can talk about what you’re looking for and see whether this way of working feels right for you.