Distance psychology services, often referred to as telehealth, are a psychological counselling and therapy service that is delivered via video conference (both a visual and audio link) or phone (audio only) between a client and their treating health professional.
During a time when the Australian community is facing an unprecedent threat in the form of COVID-19, David has adapted the practice and a full range of telehealth assessment and treatment services are now available. There is good scientific research to support the effectiveness of providing distance services and for most people, after a little bit of time, it feels just as comfortable as a face to face appointment. One of the practice staff can talk you through the technology required to run a distance session.
Distance psychological counselling and therapy is provided for many of the mental health challenges listed under ‘Individuals’ on the ‘Services’ tab of the practice website. In addition, distance services are available for the following: