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