In:
Counselling and Psychotherapy Research, Wiley, Vol. 20, No. 3 ( 2020-09), p. 394-405
Abstract:
The experiences and challenges of psychotherapists working remotely during the coronavirus pandemic were explored using a mixed‐methods approach. An online survey completed by 335 psychotherapists produced both quantitative and qualitative data with the latter being subject to a reflexive thematic analysis. Large numbers of therapists were using video‐link platforms and the telephone to conduct client sessions. A majority of therapists felt challenged by remote working, with reduced interpersonal cues, feelings of isolation and fatigue, and technical issues frequently cited concerns. At the same time, most therapists considered that remote working had been effective and that clients were comfortable with the process. Two‐thirds of therapists indicated that remote working would now become core business for them. The great majority of therapists thought that remote working skills should be part of formal therapy trainings.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1473-3145
,
1746-1405
Language:
English
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
2020
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2169628-7
SSG:
5,2
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