Virtual Counseling
Description Access professional counseling from the comfort and privacy of your home through secure video sessions. Telehealth counseling offers the same supportive, collaborative approach as in-person counseling while providing greater flexibility and convenience. Online sessions can help you address personal, relationship, family, or work-related concerns without the need to travel.
Who It’s For Individuals, couples, and teens who prefer the convenience of online counseling, live in rural or remote areas, have busy schedules, face mobility or transportation challenges, or simply feel more comfortable meeting from their own space.
Dean Loeppky
Book NowRiverview Counseling
762 Hillsborough Rd,Riverview, NB
E1B 3W2
riverviewcounselingnb@gmail.com
View Staff & TreatmentsFrequently Asked Questions
Virtual Counseling
Virtual counselling, also known as online counselling or teletherapy, allows you to meet with a counsellor through a secure video platform from the comfort of your home or another private location.
Research and clinical experience suggest that virtual counselling can be highly effective for many concerns, including anxiety, stress, depression, relationship challenges, grief, and life transitions. Many clients find it just as helpful as in-person counselling.
You'll need:
- A reliable internet connection
- A computer, tablet, or smartphone
- A private space where you can speak comfortably
- A camera and microphone
Yes. Virtual counselling uses secure platforms designed to protect your privacy. As with in-person counselling, confidentiality and its limits will be discussed during the intake process.
Virtual counselling can be a great option for:
- Busy professionals
- Parents with limited childcare
- Students
- People with mobility concerns
- Rural residents
- Individuals who prefer the comfort of home
Virtual counselling can help with:
- Anxiety and stress
- Depression
- Relationship challenges
- Couples counselling
- Men's mental health
- Teen counselling
- Self-esteem concerns
- Burnout
- Grief and loss
- Life transitions
Yes. If your counsellor is licensed to practise in New Brunswick, virtual counselling can often be provided to clients throughout the province, regardless of location.
Most video platforms are straightforward and easy to use. Your counsellor can provide instructions before your first appointment to help you feel prepared.
Yes. Many couples successfully participate in online couples counselling. Partners can often join from the same location or different locations if needed.
Many teens are comfortable engaging online and may appreciate the convenience and familiarity of virtual sessions.
We will discuss a backup plan before beginning treatment, such as reconnecting to the session or continuing by phone if appropriate.
Choose a quiet, private space where you are unlikely to be interrupted. Consider using headphones for additional privacy and arriving a few minutes early to test your device.
