Is Online Therapy as Effective as In-Person?
If you’ve ever wondered, “Is online therapy as good as in-person?” — you’re not alone. It’s a good question to ask. The answer is, “It depends on your needs!”
Wherever you stand on this, over the past few years, something became undeniably clear:
Objectively speaking, online therapy doesn’t just work—it works incredibly well.
And for people like some of my clients—globally mobile professionals, expats, people with difficult schedules or people who travel frequently—online therapy isn’t a compromise. It’s a strategic, flexible, and often deeper way to do the inner work they’ve been meaning to get to.
What Makes Therapy Effective in the First Place?
Spoiler: It’s not the couch or the office artwork.
Therapy outcomes are driven by:
The quality of the therapeutic relationship
A strong, attuned, regulated therapist
Approaches that support your nervous system and emotional goals
Your ability to engage consistently and feel safe
And for many clients, online therapy actually enhances those elements.
The Benefits of Online Therapy for Expats & Travelers
Here are some of the reasons I like working online:
1. Consistency across time zones
Life doesn’t always allow for weekly Thursday appointments in the same location. Online therapy means:
No commuting
No starting over with a new therapist when you move
The same support structure—wherever you are
2. Deeper safety at home
You don’t have to leave a vulnerable session and head into traffic or public transport.
You can:
Light a candle
Make tea
Be in your own environment to integrate more gently
This can be especially important when we’re doing EMDR, trauma work, or exploring attachment patterns.
3. More emotional availability
When you’re not burning energy navigating logistics, you’re more present for the work.
You show up, drop in, and go deep.
No parking meters, no rushing.
But… What About the Screen?
Yes, it’s different.
But different doesn’t mean less effective.
In fact, online therapy is just as effective for:
Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety and stress
Depression
Relationship challenges
Emotional regulation
Identity transitions (like moving abroad, new careers, major life shifts)
And with the right tools—like online EMDR, body-based practices, and nervous system attunement—the work still has depth, warmth, and impact.
Therapy That Matches the Way You Actually Live
You might:
Travel for work every other month
Split your time between cities
Live abroad and crave support without having to navigate a new culture or language
Simply want therapy that fits into your day without turning your schedule upside down
Online therapy lets us build momentum, even when your life isn’t stationary.
And for high-functioning clients juggling a lot?
That consistency can be a game-changer.
What We Can Work On (Yes, Virtually)
Online therapy isn’t watered down. We can address:
Attachment wounds and relationship patterns
Chronic anxiety or emotional dysregulation
Trauma or early childhood experiences
Burnout and identity fatigue
Feeling "stuck" even though life looks good on paper
Using approaches like:
Online EMDR
Nervous system-informed therapy
Psychoeducation, parts work, and somatic awareness
And above all—real, grounded conversations
You Don’t Have to Wait for the “Right Time”
Many people wait to start therapy until they’re “settled.”
But what if that moment doesn’t come soon—or ever?
You don’t have to pause your growth just because your life doesn’t fit neatly into one location.
With online therapy, you can:
Get real support
Create internal stability
Stay connected to yourself, even when life is in flux
I do my own therapy online, so I’m a big believer in it. I also know what it’s like to have a challenging schedule, and I don’t think that my clients should have to adapt around me, so I like to keep things as flexible as possible.
Ready to get started?
I offer online psychotherapy and EMDR for professionals, expats, and high-achieving clients around the world.
Let’s have a 20-minute consultation to see if it feels like a good fit.
