eCounselling

Why eCounselling?

Online eCounseling is used successfully by people from all walks of life, whether they are in need of knowledge and/or advice or they simply want to realise greater potentials in their lives; leading to richer experiences of life. Interestingly, it is also used successfully by clients wishing to experience self development and self empowerment on a one to one basis.

Life has many different stages for all of us and can become difficult at times. When it does we all need someone to talk with or go to for support and guidance.

Many people turn to friends and family, spiritual leaders, pastors or a church congregation. Much of the time this is enough to pull people through a “Tough Spot.” Sometimes it isn’t. Sometimes problems start out small but because we are too close to the situation they become larger and more tangled then they have to be.

Working at a deeper level you will often hear what you don't particularly want to hear. This may make you uncomfortable, irritated, frustrated or even angry at times, but is an integral part of this process which is accessing your emotional reactions and finding new ways of dealing with them.

E-counselling will:

Cultivate a "safe" space for you to discuss your concerns or problems
Provide a genuine and non-judging manner
Provide objective observation and bring to light any faulty thinking or negative patterns currently in your life
Assist you to acquire new skills and ways of thinking that will facilitate positive change
Respect your right to be an active participant in the counselling and decision making process.
Holistic counselling, looking at the concept of the human being as a whole, made up of vital components. (Holistic counsellors work specifically with this connection providing highly individualized services while monitoring each aspect of wellness as it impacts the others. The dimension of spirit is approached with great respect for the faith standpoint of the client)
No two people are exactly the same even if the reasons for seeking counselling often are. Each person approaches life and its’ experiences differently. With this in mind it stands to reason that the therapeutic process be adjusted to meet the client’s needs rather than shoving the client into a form that doesn’t fit.

How does it work and is e-counselling for me?

Online sessions are available via confidential email.

In the body of your email please tell me the simple particulars about yourself and then please go into as much detail as possible about your current concerns/situation and what you are hoping to receive from the counselor in return.

Email me on developcareerrl@gmail.com

The convenience of e-sessions is an advantage for individuals who do not feel the need to see a counselor on a regular basis and would like to receive counselling when they feel there is something to address. We will not try to resolve the complex issues of your life in one snappy mail, but try to work slowly and meaningfully with you through, and past the issue that has lead you to e-mail us. The more honest and open you are the more easily we can engage the counselling process.

Sometimes in life we find ourselves with situations or troubles that are beyond the ability of friends and/or family to assist us through. Still other times our friends and/or family may be the root of our troubles. In those instances it is important to find an objective, professional and compassionate point of view to help lend you perspective. Counselors provide just such a service but often times the very individuals who need this assistance have difficulty securing the services they require.

Some people choose online counselling over face-to-face therapy because they're more comfortable with writing, and feel they can be more honest and open about their problems. Some people find online counselling gives them a way to talk about things that they might not have otherwise talked about. Many people find e-mail counselling preferable because it gives them time to think through what they need to say, and the opportunity to read and re-read their therapist's responses.

Below are some examples of reasons why this can happen:

Time constraints
Lack of transportation – some either do not drive or do not have easy access to transportation.
Non-traditional hours or flexi-hours
A lack of available counselling professionals in the local area.
Concerns about being identified: Some people for whatever reason do not wish others to know they are seeing a counsellor.
Sincere concerns about lack of understanding from local counselling professionals due to differences: (race, creed, colour, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, culture, physical appearance, disability etc).
The process of typing can be very therapeutic which leads to a deeper exploration of issues

If any of the above is accurate to your current circumstance then e-counselling may be a viable option for you in the comfort of your own home.

I developed e-counseling because increasingly people are becoming more comfortable with the internet - doing shopping, studies, general communication etc. Also, many people in need of this service find it easier to share confidential information in this way and tend to open up to their innermost feelings.