Meeting your therapist by phone or video is a convenient and low-commitment method of therapy that can still offer a meaningful and intimate experience. In fact, virtual therapy can be a prefered alternative to traditional in-person therapy as it can help to ease stress.
People who deal with chronic stress or are easily stressed may find that it is difficult to perform daily tasks without worrying about every detail. Virtual therapy can remove a number of factors that might cause stress. You don’t have to worry about getting dressed, leaving your house in time, getting stuck in traffic, etc.
With virtual therapy, you can take the call while you’re still in your pajamas and sitting in bed. Trust us, your therapist won’t mind! In fact, it’s more important that you feel comfortable and can focus your energy on the session rather than on making yourself appear ‘presentable’.
That being said, there are small things you can do to get the most of the virtual therapy experience:
Virtual therapy is definitely a learning curve, so it’s important that you communicate what works or doesn’t work with your therapist. They may be able to offer you personal advice that isn’t outlined here.
To get started with therapy, we suggest these initial steps:
Learn about our team and pick a therapist you feel is a good fit for your needs
Complete an initial assessment to help determine your wellness goals (no matter how specific or general they are)
After your initial assessment, you will begin meeting with your therapist. Sessions are typically weekly or biweekly, however depending on each client and needs, the frequency can change over time.
At Wellnest, our therapists offer several therapeutic models, including:
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Mindfulness-based therapies
Trauma informed care
Somatic therapy
Therapy is not a one size fits all treatment, so it will look and feel different to each client.
Your treatment can be adjusted as you progress through your sessions and learn what does or doesn’t work for you. If a modality or approach doesn’t feel right, it’s important to communicate with your therapist so you can learn how to work on it together.
Remember, therapy doesn’t always feel good, especially when you’re first starting out. During therapy, you may be unpacking some deep-seeded memories and emotions that haven’t been addressed for a long time, if ever. This can make you feel tired or a bit depleted once you’re done with the session. Self care after therapy is important, and we’re here to help with that too.
Keep in mind that therapy is a long-term treatment, and you are allowed to take your time to figure out what kind of support you need before, during, and after your sessions.
We believe that your complexities should be taken into consideration during therapy. A great way to do this is to have therapists that reflect your unique identity and can relate to the factors that have impacted your mental health.
Over the past few years, we have put together a racially diverse team of over 40 mental health professionals who can deliver a range of services that are anti-oppressive, anti-racist, feminist, trauma-informed, and LGBTQ+ aligned.
Our therapists are also able to provide support that is religiously, culturally, and linguistically appropriate. In fact, we offer services in English and 15 other languages:
If you have any other questions, check out our FAQ page.
You can also reach out to us at info@wellnest.ca or call/text us at 437-333-WELL(9355).
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