I have done several phone sessions with my T. She lives 2 hours away so sometimes I do a phone session if I really need to speak to her but can't get there. I was really worried at first as I am quite shy and have silences in sessions too. I thought I would come across really awkwardly on the phone. But actually (and my T confirmed this) I say alot more when I talk on the phone than I do in sessions. I think because I don't have that pressure of being face to face with her, I am sometimes better able to express myself. I am also better at just chatting, small talk etc. on the phone, which I wouldn't do in person due to anxiety. Obviously the body language aspect isn't the same, but there are some positives about phone sessions. Hope all goes well for you.