Disruptions, Challenges and Opportunities in the Provision of In-Person Psychological Therapy During the Era of COVID-19: A Review of the Literature

Deleted Journal, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 7(1), С. 10 - 10

Опубликована: Фев. 5, 2025

The outbreak of COVID-19 signaled an unprecedented era unforeseen events which, among others, affected in-person psychological therapy (IPT). On the one hand, it could be argued that had foundations to make transition remote delivery, but on other, was unclear what consequences pandemic held for therapists and clients. This paper reviews existing literature explores impact pandemic’s IPT. Several studies suggest IPT abruptly interrupted, with a number challenges observed in clients’ attendance, delivery therapeutic process relationship. Conversely, positive experiences opportunities provision were reported too, such as convenience flexibility process, improved accessibility continuation during crisis. Finally, report shifts therapists’ attitudes towards while others highlight importance preparedness previous experience. Following review available according trajectory, current attempted conceptualize findings revolving phases regression, adaptation, ultimately providing starting point further discussions research exploring therapies future.

Язык: Английский

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A little less magical, but much more convenient: a qualitative study of patients’ experiences with teletherapy compared to in-person psychotherapy

Counselling Psychology Quarterly, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 25

Опубликована: Апрель 24, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Therapists' and counsellors' perceptions and experiences of offering online therapy during COVID‐19: A qualitative survey

Counselling and Psychotherapy Research, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 24(2), С. 703 - 718

Опубликована: Ноя. 3, 2023

Abstract Objective The aim of this research was to understand counsellors' and therapists' perceptions experiences working online during the COVID‐19 pandemic. Method Five hundred ninety clinicians, mostly UK‐based, responded an qualitative survey, which allowed data be gathered from a broader range participants than is typical for interviews or focus group studies, provided wide‐angle lens. survey generated over 130,000 words, on five‐staged framework analysis conducted. Seven superordinate themes were identified. Results In paper, three these specifically addressing therapeutic practice with individual adult clients are presented. Therapists' accounts addressed diverse ways in space changed how they thought about therapy relationship their interactions clients. Respondents described instances where had been beneficial facilitating cultivating process as well could have potentially disruptive impact practice. Implications For practitioners who continue deliver solely and/or offer hybrid services, study identifies specific knowledge skills required effective safe work.

Язык: Английский

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When the screen deepens the sense of connectedness: What therapists have found effective in successful cases of teletherapy

Counselling and Psychotherapy Research, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Сен. 4, 2024

Abstract Objectives The objective of this study was to explore therapists' new‐found experiences what works in successful cases teletherapy. Design This a qualitative experiences, making their implicit knowledge explicit and systematised. Methods Twelve therapists were recruited via posts on social media the interviewers' professional networks. interviewed at office or Zoom using semi‐structured interview guide. interviews analysed inductive, reflexive thematic analysis. Results described number interacting favourable factors, together contributing remote treatments. Establishing good therapeutic relationship cooperation general success factor common in‐person Specific factors included well‐functioning communication technology, co‐creating sense co‐presence, safeguarding boundaries adjusted setting, finding ways compensating for loss several cues available an setting patient being motivated endeavour. Conclusions In cases, seem have developed specific skills counteract inherent challenges benefit from advantages setting. post‐pandemic era, when hybrid modalities become increasingly common, these mechanisms be psychotherapy training programmes, supervision continuing education.

Язык: Английский

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The meaning and feeling of the time and space between psychotherapy sessions and everyday life: Client experiences of transitions

Psychotherapy Research, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 34(7), С. 899 - 912

Опубликована: Окт. 27, 2023

To explore how clients in psychodynamic or psychoanalytic psychotherapy, conducted the traditional in-person setting, experience transitions time and space between psychotherapy sessions everyday life.

Язык: Английский

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