Practical Considerations
Abstract
Chapter 4 addresses legal and ethical considerations and outlines the best practices for psychodynamically oriented therapists conducting online therapy sessions. It covers topics such as maintaining confidentiality and privacy, troubleshooting technical issues, keeping sessions interactive and engaging, and adapting psychodynamic approaches for videoconferencing. This chapter also discusses ruptures in the therapeutic alliance online and repairing them.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
Counseling Practices and Supervision
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Routledge eBooks
- Pages
- 40–49
- Publication date
- 30 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter