Skype Counseling

What is Skype?
Skype is a free software that allows you to have free calls, 

video conferencing and chat over the internet.

If you have a computer and internet connection, 

you can start downloading the program and using it right away. 

Download Skype

About Online Sessions Using Skype:

Skype counseling is a great alternatives to face-to-face 

counseling when you are unable or unwilling to travel to 

a counseling office. Many people now enjoy the convenience 

of working on themselves and getting support in their own 

homes and offices where they feel most comfortable.
I treat skype sessions the same way we do face-to-face 
sessions.You may enjoy the benefit of skype counseling if;

* you live in a remote place where counseling services are 
unaccessible.

* you travel for work a lot and do not want to miss any 
sessions while out-of-town.

* you would like to have some of your sessions at our office 
and some of your sessions    via skype.
* you do not feel comfortable about visiting a counselor's 
office or you do not want others to know that you go see a 
counselor.
* you would like to work on yourself in a place where you 
feel comfortable.
* you are very busy and do not have time to travel to 
counseling services.
* you would like to try out counseling before committing to 
more long-term therapy. 

Skype Counseling Tips
The following tips may be useful to make your sessions more 
effective:

* Please try to create a private space free of distractions and 
other people’s presence as best you can during the session time. 

* If possible please use a head set with microphone so that 
you have your hands free (speaker phone might create an echo 
and may not work so well).

* It would be a good idea to have paper and pencil ready, 
for eventual note taking. 

* If you have phones, please turn them off or set them in 
silent mode.

You can reach me with my Skype Name: toddledbetter or 

call  805-229-1463 to set up your Skype Counseling sessions.