Email counselling is one of my favourite forms of counselling. It may not be quite as ‘accepted’ as regular counselling… There are no long pauses while the client feels and processes thoughts and realizations when the counsellor brings possible hidden thoughts or subtle actions to the client’s awareness. But you can ponder and reread in ways you cannot in traditional counselling.
Email counselling is plain and honest, typos included! Putting the power of counselling into the hands of ordinary people.
Email Coaching – or counselling – is also available. It’s great for those times when you wake up in the middle of the night and want to deal with an issue ‘right now’. Or if you would simply like my thoughts on a subject. Write your first email, up to 300 words and send it, using the same Email Counselling form…
Then go back to sleep! I will send you an invoice – either for one email and return for $40 or pack of 5 emails and returns for $175. Let me know which package you would like and I will send you an invoice by email. Within 24 hours of settling the invoice, I will send your reply. This can also be a very useful add-on to online or in-office counselling.
Video counselling is also ‘online counselling’ but it more resembles traditional office counselling. Both counsellor and client are ‘with’ each other at the same time and can both see and hear one another. The pandemic forced everyone to work online and the quality of online meetings have greatly improved. I often work via Zoom and find it very effective.
Email counselling hasn’t taken off as dramatically as video counselling. It’s very different in that client and counsellor may never meet. It’s important that both client and counsellor be comfortable with writing.
Email counselling is online journalling with the benefit of having your own counsellor read your words and give you feedback. It’s also less expensive and as a client you can spend time and think about your emails and the replies. I love to journal and email counselling would be my choice of counselling any day!
In-office counselling is also available – as is Consultant Supervision! Just send me an email with your questions – click here!
Julie Taylor is domiciled in Canada and her contract with you for the work you do falls under the laws and jurisdiction of Canada.