Private Psychology, Psychotherapy and CBT
Virtual Support for Real Life Challenges
Welcome to Morency Online Psychology Services, where professional compassionate psychological care meets modern convenience.
I am Dr Julie Hannan, a Chartered Counselling Psychologist and Accredited Psychotherapist, dedicated to providing personalised and effective mental health support from the comfort of your own space. With my combined expertise and a shared commitment to your well-being, I offer a range of online therapy services tailored to meet your unique needs.
Whether you’re seeking help for anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, life transitions or relationship issues, or simply looking to enhance your mental wellness, I am here to guide you every step of the way. Join me on a journey towards a healthier, stronger, more resilient you – no matter where you are.
What is online therapy?
Online therapy, also known as e-therapy, teletherapy, or virtual therapy, is a form of mental health counselling conducted over the internet. It allows you to connect with psychologists, therapists or counsellors through various digital platforms, including video conferencing, phone calls, live chat, and email.
The COVID-19 pandemic played a crucial role in the rise of online therapy. Social distancing measures and lockdowns forced many traditional therapy practices to transition to virtual platforms, making online therapy a necessity for many individuals seeking mental health support.
Why choose Online therapy?
Online therapy has seen a significant increase in popularity in recent years, driven by several factors such as:
- Continuity of Care: Online therapy allows for seamless continuity of care if you move to a different location or travel frequently, ensuring you don’t have to switch therapists.
- Accessibility: It provides easier access to mental health services, especially for those living in remote areas, having mobility issues, or facing scheduling conflicts.
- Convenience: Sessions can often be scheduled at more flexible times compared to traditional in-person therapy. It also eliminates the need for travel, making it more convenient for many people.
- No Commute: Eliminates travel time and related stress, making it easier to fit therapy into a busy day.
- Familiar Environment: Being in a familiar and comfortable setting, like one’s home, can help clients feel more at ease and open during sessions.
- Anonymity and Privacy: For some individuals, online therapy can feel more private and less intimidating than visiting a therapist’s office.
- Increased Acceptance: There is growing acceptance and recognition of the effectiveness of online therapy among both mental health professionals and clients. Studies and clinical trials have shown that online therapy can be as effective as in-person therapy for many conditions, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
- Comfort in Sharing: Some people find it easier to open up about personal issues in a virtual setting rather than face-to-face.
- Technology Advancements: Advances in technology have made online therapy more reliable and user-friendly. High-quality video conferencing has improved the overall experience for users.
- Increased Demand for Mental Health Services: There is a growing awareness of the importance of mental health, leading to an increased demand for therapy services. Online platforms have helped meet this demand by providing easier and faster access to therapists.
- Specialist Help: If you recognise you need support for a particular challenge, you can access a psychologist who specialises in this issue anywhere in the world, you’re not just restricted to locality.
- Enhanced Comfort for Certain Conditions: For individuals with conditions such as agoraphobia or severe social anxiety, online therapy provides a safe environment where they can receive treatment without the stress of leaving their home.
What is therapy?
Therapy, also known as psychotherapy or counselling, is a treatment process aimed at helping people address and manage various mental, emotional, and behavioural challenges. Therapy is a collaborative process, and its success depends on the therapeutic relationship between the client and therapist, as well as the client’s willingness to engage in the process.
People access therapy to address:
- mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress
- emotional support arising from low self esteem or self worth
- relationships issues such as marital breakdown, separation, divorce and relational conflict
- behavioural issues such as anger
- personal growth and development
- work challenges such as stress, burnout and career progression
- abuse or childhood trauma and emotional neglect
- identity, sexuality and life transition issues.
How can therapy help?
Therapy is an active exploration of how and why issues are troubling you or continue to trouble you, helping you to recognise and stop unhelpful patterns you may be repeating in your work, social or personal life. Therapy can help you to regulate yourself emotionally and increase your knowledge and awareness of how unresolved issues, beliefs or traumatic events may be adversely affecting your current enjoyment and quality of life. Effective therapy gives you insight and strategies to manage your difficulties more effectively and for the longer term.
Therapy helps you leave the past in the past and move forward with a sense of freedom, happiness and increased self-awareness.