I offer therapy online and by telephone for established and new clients. Both forms of counselling have become increasingly popular in recent times and they have some benefits that face-to-face counselling doesn’t have; for example, counselling online or by telephone can:
Regarding online counselling, I use Zoom and Doxy.me: both are robust browser based platforms and (i) are user friendly, confidential, safe, and secure, (ii) meet the criteria for the Irish Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists as it is GDPR and HIPAA compliant; and (iii) are encrypted and do not store clients’ personal data. Doxy.me does not require any downloads on the clients behalf; Zoom does. The client decides which platform is most suitable to use. (It's also good to have a back-up.)
- minimise any potential anxieties of leaving home,
- minimise catching respiratory illnesses (e.g. colds and flus),
- minimise travel time and costs,
- enhance freedom for other demands on time,
- enhance privacy as it can be done from home or other private space, and
- enhance ability to disclose information and to deal with difficult emotions that may arise as you are in familiar surroundings See this sheet for more.
Regarding online counselling, I use Zoom and Doxy.me: both are robust browser based platforms and (i) are user friendly, confidential, safe, and secure, (ii) meet the criteria for the Irish Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists as it is GDPR and HIPAA compliant; and (iii) are encrypted and do not store clients’ personal data. Doxy.me does not require any downloads on the clients behalf; Zoom does. The client decides which platform is most suitable to use. (It's also good to have a back-up.)
Click the picture to enter my virtual waiting room for Doxy.me.
What you need for online & telephone counselling or supervision with me:
Contact me to arrange a session.
- Admin info: I ask that you complete the sections below (or we can complete it during our first session).
- Contract Adults or Teenagers: I ask that you tick the "Yes" box below to convey you read, agree, and understand terms.
- For my online services, I suggest that you check settings (do a trial run, check camera and mic) in advance of the session.
- Doxy.me Service: Activate https://doxy.me/kennedycounselling a few minutes before the session to enter the virtual “waiting room”. Use Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, or Safari 11+.
- Zoom Service: Activate the unique invite that I send few minutes prior to the session.
- A quiet and confidential room for 50 minutes without interruption.
- A good quality telephone reception or internet connection.
- A good quality phone or computer device with camera and microphone.
- Regarding therapy, to be over 16 Years Old. People under 18 Year's Old will need parental permission.
- Perhaps, headphones to ensure good quality sound and privacy.
- Perhaps, a glass of water and paper and a pen to take notes.
- My IBAN and BIC codes to transfer the fee, €60.
Contact me to arrange a session.