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Rooted in Love Counselling
Dr. SIMONE Michelle Poppleton
​Chartered Counselling Psychologist (PSI M12085C) & Registered Counsellor (HPCSA; PRC 0031887; Practice No.: 0716049)
D.Counselling Psychology (Trinity College Dublin); MPhil in Social and Developmental Psychology (Uni. of Cambridge);
BEd Hons (Edu Psychology) (Pretoria); PGCE (WITS); BA Psychology (WITS)
I AM AN ONLINE COUNSELLING SERVICE
Bringing therapy to you, wherever you are.
Services: Service
WHAT IS ONLINE COUNSELLING?
Online counselling takes place over a secure video chat service called Zoom (similar to Skype). Online counselling follows the exact same process as in-person counselling, with sessions occurring on a weekly or as agreed upon basis. Research has found that clients respond just as well to therapy over video, as they do to in-person counselling. I adhere to the same strict ethical code to govern our therapeutic relationship. Technology is a major part of our lives and e-therapy has opened up more avenues for people seeking psycho-social support. A blend of in-person and online counselling can be arranged. How do you know if online counselling is the best fit for you? Read on...
WHO IS ONLINE COUNSELLING FOR?
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For all individuals/ couples
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Individuals/ Couples looking for convenience, and would prefer to attend counselling from any place.
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Individuals/Couples living in a foreign country (ex-pats) seeking counselling in English
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Individuals/ Couples who frequently travel for business or pleasure and cannot commit consistently to face to face counselling
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Individuals/ Couples whose lifestyles, careers, work hours / work shifts, circumstances do not allow for face to face counselling.
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Individuals/ Couples who live within communities or work in a field in which it may be important not to reveal that they are in counselling
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Individuals/ Couples with mobility issues
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Individuals/ Couples who have children in their care and do not have additional care-giving support/ time such as stay at home parents
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Individuals/ Couples who find therapy in-person intimidating/ fearful and wish to gain confidence and trust in the process first.
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Individuals/ Couples who are in the process of moving
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Individuals/ Couples who have established a relationship with their counsellor, but are no longer available to attend in-person counselling.
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HOW DOES ONLINE COUNSELLING WORK?
STEP 1: Send me an email indicating your desire to start online-counselling
STEP 2: Appointment is set up
STEP 3: Conformation email is sent with the time, date, and an outline of the therapy process that you can expect. This email includes a client intake form to be filled in with your details and returned via email ahead of our session.
STEP 4: An invoice is sent.
STEP 5: POP is emailed 24 hours prior to your session. Zoom/ Google Meet link will be sent to you.
STEP 6: Receipt sent for you to submit to your medical aid/ health insurance at your convenience.
I look forward to hearing from you, and I thank you for considering me as your guide.
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