What is Distance Counseling and Coaching?
Distance Counseling and Coaching is a way of providing counseling over long distances. This can be done over the phone or the Internet. It is sometimes called technology-assisted counseling, online counseling, online therapy, e-therapy, e-counseling, online therapy, or e-coaching. Some clients use these services in conjunction with traditional support groups or as an occasional support during difficult periods.
What is the History of Distance Counseling?
Online counseling has been around since 1997. It has grown along with Internet usage. As millions of people began to search for all types of services and products via the Internet, visionary counselors began to offer technology-assisted support. Today, hundreds of individual and group websites exist and telephone consultations are now common practice. Professional organizations have sprung up to support online counselors and the subject is now being taught in graduate schools across the United States.