Online Therapy
Overview & Why Choose Online Therapy
Therapeutic support that meets you where you are. Online therapy offers the same depth of connection and exploratory space as in-person work, with the added flexibility of attending sessions from a place where you feel most at ease. Like many therapists, my practice moved online during the Covid lockdowns, and I completed specialist training in online therapy. It is a deeply human and effective way to engage with your healing journey, grounded in the same relational principles as my face-to-face work.
Why Choose Online Therapy?
- Accessibility for those with busy schedules or mobility constraints.
- A familiar, safe environment of your own choosing.
- Continuity of care regardless of location or travel.
- A soft landing for exploring deeply-felt intensity.
Is Online Therapy Effective?
Research suggests that the therapeutic alliance—the heart of the work—is just as resonant through a screen. For many deep-feeling adults, the physical safety of their own home environment allows for a quicker opening to emotional vulnerability and somatic reflection, bridging the gap between daily life and therapeutic work.
How It Works & Creating a Supportive Space
How Sessions Work Online
Our sessions are held via a secure, encrypted video platform. Before each appointment, you will receive a private link to our virtual room. All you need is a quiet space where you won't be interrupted and a stable internet connection. We will meet for 50 minutes at a consistent weekly time, maintaining a reliable therapeutic rhythm.
Creating a Supportive Space
To get the most from our time, I invite you to create a small 'container' for your session. This might include a comfortable chair, a glass of water, or positioning yourself where you can see a plant or a window. This conscious preparation helps bridge the transition from your home environment into our therapeutic space, allowing your nervous system to settle.
Exploring, Standards & Invitation
What We Can Explore Online
We can work together on burnout, emotional intensity, identity shifts, and the nuanced layers of overwhelm. Online sessions are remarkably well-suited to quiet existential inquiry and somatic (body-aware) reflection.
Nature-Connected Work, Even Online
Though we are physically separated, nature remains a vital grounded focus. We utilize imagery, awareness of seasonal cycles, and natural objects from your environment to bring regulation and rhythm to our work.
If You’re Considering Online Therapy
I invite you to reach out via email for a free discovery call. This is an opportunity for us to speak and determine if we are a good match for the work you'd like to explore. lbarr.therapy@outlook.com