Is online therapy as effective as in person?

Over the past few years, online therapy has become an accessible and sustainable option for many clients. Still, the same question comes up again and again: “Can a session over a screen really work as well as meeting in person?”

What the research suggests

Studies indicate that, for many common difficulties — particularly anxiety and depression — online therapy can be supportive in ways comparable to in-person work. What tends to matter most is not whether you meet on a screen or in the same room, but the quality of the trusting relationship between client and therapist.

What online therapy makes easier

• Access: If it’s hard to reach the right specialist where you live, meeting online removes the distance.
• Continuity: Travel, a move, or a busy schedule don’t have to interrupt your process.
• Comfort: Connecting from your own safe space can make it easier for some people to open up.

A few things that help

To get the most out of online therapy, all you really need is a quiet, private space and a stable internet connection. Before we begin, we’ll consider together what way of working suits you best.

Every process unfolds differently from person to person — we can find the path that fits you, together.

Please note: sessions are currently conducted in Turkish.