We can establish therapeutic relationships online. An easy way to verify client s identity is to obtain real name, address and telephone number. Some workers may not want to ask for that information and that can be ok as well if this lack of information is congruent with the type of therapy being done. All involved need to be aware of the risks when the therapist doesn t know the client s identity, address and phone number. Summary We can provide ongoing psychotherapy online.
Human beings are wonderfully adaptable.
We have found many wonderful and unusual ways of communicating with one another. For centuries we have used the written word to express thoughts, feelings and opinions with one another. And we have also used the written word to heal. Online psychotherapy is a way ethical therapists can use the written word to heal through establishing a therapeutic relationship. And we do establish relationships online.