I have done phone sessions as well as video sessions. Phone sessions leave a lot to be missed because my T can not see my non-verbal responses so she is not aware of when I am struggling since I do not verbalize that stuff very easily. I am a very easy read, so when in person she can tell pretty easily where I am and if I am being pushed to hard (either by her or me).
Video was much better than just phone, nothing is as good as in person.
Both/either are preferred by me to missing sessions. I'm not to the place right now that missing a session is an easy thing.
Ah and...
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Originally Posted by guilloche
I preferred it! I get so anxious in therapy, and have such a hard time talking... on the phone, I was safe and comfy at home... and found it easier to talk a bit when I could be "invisible".
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This invisibility on the phone also aided in me pushing further than I might have in session - talking about topics that I might not have brought up otherwise.