Review of the current empirical literature on using videoconferencing to deliver individual psychotherapies to adults with mental health problems

ConclusionsVideoconferencing is an accessible and effective modality for therapy delivery. Future research needs to extend beyond testing whether videoconferencing can replicate in ‐person therapy delivery to consider unique therapeutic affordances of the videoconferencing modality.Practitioner points Videoconferencing is an efficacious means of delivering behavioural and cognitive therapies to adults with mental health problems. Trial evidence has established it is no less efficacious than in ‐person therapy for prolonged exposure, cognitive processing therapy, and behavioural activation. While therapists report nonverbal feedback being harder to judge, and clients can take time to adapt to videoconferencing, clients rate the therapeutic alliance and satisfaction similarly to therapy in‐person. Videoconferencing provides opportunities to integrate therapeutic exercises within the person’s day‐to‐day environment.
Source: Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Invited Article Source Type: research