WHAT IS ONLINE COUNSELLING & BENEFITS

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Online Counselling, also known as E-Counselling or E-Therapy provides clients with the opportunity for online mental health services and support using technology to facilitate live video calls. LA Counselling make use of communication software/platforms such as Whatsapp Video Call & Skype which allow clients to receive counselling from the comfort of their homes.

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THE BENEFITS OF ONLINE COUNSELLING

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The increasing use of internet and improvements in the field of Information Technology has gradually increased the use of online counselling. It has made communication easier, effective and efficient by using different communication software/platforms. Online counselling increased the convenience of attending counselling sessions as clients can now connect remotely without moving out of their comfort zone.

 

FORM COMPLETION PROCEDURE & PAYMENT PROCESS

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Before the first Online Counselling session will take place, each client will be asked to complete a Consent Form as well as a New Client Registration Form. These forms will be emailed to the client to compleet and must be emailed back to LA Counselling. The Consent Form explains the payment procedures, confidentiality agreement as well as consenting to the participation of the sessions.  The New Client Registration Form mainly covers personal information such as  residential address, contact details as well as specifying any prescribed medication, etc.

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In order for a counselling session to take place, an upfront fee of R200 should be paid by EFT to confirm the scheduling of the session.

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Once the necessary forms have been completed and the payment has been made, the counselling sessions will start to take place.

 

WHAT IS THE DURATION OF A SESSION?

The duration of a session is 50-55min.

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WHAT ARE THE ONLINE FEES

A counselling session is R200

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WHY ONLINE DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

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As we all know, countries worldwide are currently suffering severely from the effects of COVID-19 pandemic. Due to these circumstances, my clients will now have the option to make use of my online counselling services. With this option available it allows LA Counselling to help decrease any contribution of spreading the COVID-19 virus by using these strict precaution measures and hygiene guidelines.