As the Covid-19 pandemic thrust economic and medical uncertainties and social isolation upon the world at large, the need for help from mental health experts has been on a record high. In addition to exacerbating existing mental conditions among people who needed help.
Online therapy is booming as mental health concerns take centre stage amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. It has served as an effective solution to treat multiple mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and more. According to a study cited by the Journal of Affective Disorders, teletherapy is found to be as good as in-person therapy to treat depression.
It may seem like teletherapists are having it easy counselling clients from the comfort of their homes. But are they? The truth is therapists today are having it tougher in the virtual space than an in-person setting. Besides the technical and marketing challenges, teletherapists need to be able to read between the lines and decipher their clients' challenges without meeting them directly or observing their body language.
Teletherapy is increasingly becoming the go-to option for many trauma survivors as the Covid-19 pandemic has seriously hampered their ability to seek therapeutic help. Several crisis centres witnessed a decline in counselling referrals due to job losses, work from home, home-schooling, and social distancing recommendations from public health officials.
Online therapy companies look for three critical pointers to choose the right teletherapist candidate for their company “ 1) Professional expertise, 2) Attitude towards work and 3)Personality type. Their questions for the interview will be designed accordingly to assess you on these qualities.
