Online Therapy

How to Prepare for Your First Online Therapy Session

How to Prepare for Your First Online Therapy Session

Feeling nervous about your first online therapy session? You're not alone! Our blog offers essential tips to ensure a smooth experience, from optimising your internet connection to creating a comfortable, private space.

Learn how to use your video platform effectively, enhance sound quality, and handle technical issues. Plus, get advice on post-session reflections and following therapist recommendations. Dive in to maximise the benefits of online therapy and start your journey towards well-being with confidence. Read our 10 tips to help make your first session a success!

Ten Top Tips for the best quality video meeting

Ten Top Tips for the best quality video meeting

A little preparation ahead of your first online therapy appointment will ensure you get the most out of your time with your therapist.

Our TEN top tips give practical advice aimed at helping you feel prepared for your first appointment & get the very best out of your online video sessions.

Enhancing Sleep Quality. Proven CBT Strategies for Overcoming Nighttime Anxiety

Enhancing Sleep Quality. Proven CBT Strategies for Overcoming Nighttime Anxiety

This article tackles the widespread issue of nighttime anxiety and its detrimental effect on sleep, highlighting the cognitive-behavioural feedback loop that fuels sleep disturbances. It underscores Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) as an effective remedy, with My Therapist Online (MTO) offering specialised therapists for personalised support.

It points out the efficacy of self-help strategies, complemented by the specialised guidance from MTO's expert therapists, as essential for breaking the anxiety-sleep issue cycle. The conclusion affirms that with strategic behavioural and environmental adjustments, supported by professional therapy, achieving quality sleep in the face of nighttime anxiety is within reach.

Evidence based solutions to sleep problems and night time anxiety

Evidence based solutions to sleep problems and night time anxiety

Navigating Sleep Challenges with CBT - Insights from an Expert

Struggling with frequent sleep disturbances can be both frustrating and debilitating. For many grappling with nighttime anxiety and insomnia, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) has emerged as a highly recommended, evidence-based approach to break these distressing cycles. Lisa Johnston, an experienced CBT therapist specialising in anxiety disorders, offers valuable strategies to enhance your sleep quality and alleviate nighttime anxiety.

In this insightful piece, Lisa shares practical CBT techniques designed to help you overcome sleep-related challenges. These strategies are grounded in scientific research and clinical experience, offering a beacon of hope for those seeking to reclaim restful nights and peaceful sleep.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) - learn how it can be effectively used within online therapy.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) - learn how it can be effectively used within online therapy.

Access expert EMDR therapy from home through online therapy.

Paul Gebka-Scuffins, an EMDR therapist, discusses his online video therapy approach.

Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) - as effective when delivered online.

Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) - as effective when delivered online.

Access expert EMDR therapy from home through online therapy.

Paul Gebka-Scuffins, an EMDR therapist, discusses his online video therapy approach.

Unpacking Online Therapy

Unpacking Online Therapy is a short video by Sarah Kenny looking at what online therapy is, how it works and why so many people are benefiting from live video meetings with an expert therapist.

Sarah describes the answers to;

- What is online therapy?

- What are the benefits of online therapy?

- How does online therapy work?

- What is different about online therapy?

- What conditions can be treated in online therapy?

- How to prepare for a session.

- Starting your first therapy session

Unpacking LockDown Fatigue - Coping strategies during Covid-19

Unpacking LockDown Fatigue - Coping strategies during Covid-19

Sarah continues a helpful series of unpacking therapy approaches and topics. She shares her knowledge & skills.

Sarah clearly describes;

- how to recognise it

- how and why it sets in

- what approaches can you take

If you feel you would benefit from developing any of the therapy tools and techniques on this video, contact www.MyTherapistOnline.co.uk where you can access a private therapist who is an expert in the delivery of online therapy for all mental health needs.

My Therapist Online - providing therapy wherever & whenever you need it.

Unpacking Mindfulness

Unpacking Mindfulness

Sarah continues a helpful series of unpacking therapy approaches and topics. She shares her knowledge & skills in the practice, application and benefits of Mindfulness.

Sarah clearly describes;

- what mindfulness is

- how it works

- the benefits of mindfulness

- who mindfulness helps

- the approaches used in mindfulness

Unpacking Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)

Unpacking Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)

Sarah continues a helpful series of unpacking therapy approaches and topics. She shares her clinical knowledge and skills in the use and application of CFT in online therapy.

Sarah clearly describes;

- what compassion focused therapy is

- how it works

- the benefits of compassion focused therapy

- the approaches used

- who it helps.