Online Therapy
Access expert psychological therapy without the travel, waiting rooms, or stress.
For many people, the idea of travelling to a clinic can add unnecessary pressure during an already challenging time. Whether you are balancing work and family commitments, managing a health condition, or simply feel more comfortable at home, online therapy provides a flexible and effective way to access support.
At Fortitude Therapy, the care you receive online is the same high-quality, evidence-based support offered in clinic. It is not a reduced version of therapy, but the full experience, delivered in a way that works for you.
Supporting clients across Dorset and the rest of the UK via secure video platforms.
Is Online Therapy Effective?
Research consistently shows that online therapy is an effective way to access psychological support, with outcomes comparable to in person sessions for many common difficulties such as anxiety, depression, and stress. Working remotely can also make it easier to engage regularly, as sessions fit more comfortably around daily life and take place in a familiar environment. What matters most is the quality of the therapeutic relationship and the approach used, both of which remain just as strong in an online setting.
- Safety: You are in a familiar environment where you feel secure.
- Comfort: You can have your pet nearby, wrap up in a blanket, or sip your favourite tea.
- Focus: Without the stress of traffic or parking, you arrive at your session calmer and ready to engage.
- Privacy: No chance of bumping into someone you know in a waiting room.
How It Works
I use secure, encrypted video platforms (like Zoom or Google Meet) to ensure your sessions are confidential and private.
We can share screens to look at diagrams, use digital whiteboards for mapping out problems, and even do EMDR therapy using specialised online tools.
Who Is Online Therapy For?
- Have a busy schedule: Squeeze a session into your lunch break or before/after work without travel time.
- Travel frequently: Maintain continuity in your therapy even if you are away for business or visiting family.
- Live in a remote area: Access specialist therapy even if there are no clinics nearby.
- Have mobility issues or chronic illness: Get support without the physical toll of leaving the house.
- Feel anxious about going out: If social anxiety or agoraphobia makes leaving home difficult, online therapy is a gentle first step.
Our Values
Empowerment
Collaboration
Inclusivity
Compassion
Integrity
You can learn more on our Online Therapy Dorset page.
Ready to Connect?
You don’t need to be in the same room to feel heard, understood, and supported.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, online therapy is secure when delivered through the right platforms and with appropriate safeguards in place. At Fortitude Therapy, I use encrypted, confidential video systems that are fully compliant with GDPR and follow strict data protection standards to protect your privacy. Your sessions remain private, just as they would in a face to face setting.
Yes. EMDR is surprisingly effective online. We use software that allows you to follow a moving dot on your screen for the eye movements, or we can use "butterfly taps" (tapping your own shoulders). Many trauma clients actually prefer being in their own home as it feels safer than a clinic environment.
Yes, you can switch between online and face to face therapy where needed. We understand that circumstances and preferences can change, so we aim to offer flexibility in how you attend your sessions. This can be discussed and arranged with your therapist to ensure continuity and consistency in your care.