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Therapy Space, Portishead
In person
Benefits
  • Chance to be in the physical presence of another person
  • May be less tiring because we can use whole body language cues
  • Time to process before and after sessions
Disadvantages
  • Cost of travel
  • Travel time to and from sessions
  • Some people find being around others an intense experience
Video
Benefits
  • Choice of therapist outside your geographical area
  • Less body language cues might feel more comfortable for some people
  • No need to travel
  • Choice of where you take the video call
Disadvantages
  • May be tiring without additional whole body language cues
  • You may find you disclose more than usual, which could make you feel more vulnerable
  • Potential lack of privacy when meeting in own home if you live with others or have caring responsibilities for young children
  • No time to process before and after sessions
Telephone
Benefits
  • Choice of therapist outside your geographical area
  • No body language cues, or eye contact, might feel more comfortable for some people
  • No need to travel
  • You can choose where you take the phone call
  • No-one can see your reactions
Disadvantages
  • ​Your therapist is not able to see how you are responding to their words and may have to be more direct to check what is happening for you
  • You may find you disclose more than usual, which could make you feel more vulnerable
  • Potential lack of privacy if meeting in own home if you live with others, or have caring responsibilities for young children
  • No time to process before and after sessions
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  • Home
  • 1:1 Therapy for Adults
    • About Therapy
  • Groups
  • Appointments and Fees
    • In person, video or telephone
  • About Ren
  • Contact