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Online therapy

Therapy from your own familiar surroundings. Online or in person, you choose what suits you best. The quality is the same.

What is online therapy?

Online therapy by video call is a full form of psychological help. You speak to your provider through a secure video platform, from home, from abroad or wherever you are. The only difference from an in-person session is that you are not in the same room.

Research shows that online therapy is as effective as face-to-face treatment for most mental health complaints. Some people even experience online therapy as more accessible, because you are in your own familiar surroundings.

Scientific basis: several meta-analyses confirm that online therapy has a comparable effect size to face-to-face treatment for anxiety, depression, PTSD and burnout (Luo et al., 2020, JMIR Mental Health; Andersson et al., 2019, World Psychiatry). Drop-out is comparable or lower with an online offer.

Who is it for?

✓All complaints for which in-person therapy is suitable as well
✓People with a busy schedule
✓Expats, travellers or people living abroad
✓People who find travelling difficult or have limited mobility
✓As a complement to in-person sessions

Related complaints

Anxiety disorderDepressionBurnoutStressSocial anxiety disorder

Related treatments

CBTACTEMDRMindfulness

Frequently asked questions

Is online therapy as effective as in person?
Yes. Several large meta-analyses show that online therapy has comparable effects to face-to-face treatment. The setting is different, the quality is the same.
Is it secure?
Your provider sends you a video link before the appointment. PsyIntake only allows links from Google Meet, Microsoft Teams or Whereby, and the provider signs safety agreements about a waiting room, no recordings without written consent and their own responsibility for processing your data.
Can I combine online and in-person sessions?
Yes. Many providers offer both. Together you decide which rhythm works best.
Does EMDR work online too?
Yes. EMDR can be delivered online with dedicated programmes that provide eye movements or taps at a distance. Your provider will discuss this with you.

Ready for a first conversation?

Book an intake with a certified provider. Together you will look at what best fits your situation.

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Sources: Luo et al. (2020), JMIR Mental Health · Andersson et al. (2019), World Psychiatry