As society progresses over time, our perception of mental health issues and their respective treatment methods have evolved accordingly. Especially during these trying times, where a pandemic threatens to disrupt our daily lives, there is an increased need for accessible mental health care. Over the past decade, a growing number of people have been opting for online therapy due to its convenience, flexibility and low cost.

Online therapy (also known as teletherapy) aims to extend the reach of mental health services to those that do not have the means -physical, financial or emotional- to seek face-to-face therapy. Study after study has shown that online therapy is just as, if not more, effective than its physical counterpart. For those seeking a more convenient form of therapy- be it busy parents, those with mobility issues, or those who simply prefer the comfort of their own home, online therapy might just be the way to go.

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