Psychotherapy & Counselling in Bowral & Online in Sydney
- Suite 118, Springett’s Arcade Bowral 2576
- laurawilson1801@gmail.com
How Online Therapy Works in Australia
Online therapy works in the same way as face-to-face therapy. The process, the therapeutic relationship, and the care are all the same. The difference is that we meet using a video platform rather than in a room together.
For many people across Australia, this is what makes working with the right psychotherapist possible. You don’t need to be in Bowral, or even in New South Wales. If you are looking for a particular kind of psychotherapeutic approach and you’d like to work with someone who can offer that, online sessions remove the distance.
Getting Started
The first step is making an appointment that suits you. Once your session is booked, I will send you a link by email. At the time of your session, you simply click the link and we’re connected.
We do need to be using the same platform. I mainly use Zoom, but FaceTime, Teams, and WhatsApp are also available if one of those works better for you.
Setting Up Your Space
You don’t need anything special — just a space where you feel comfortable and free to speak openly. A few things that help:
- Find somewhere private, where you won’t be overheard or interrupted
- Sit comfortably, upright if possible, with your face visible in the frame (lying down is fine if you need to)
- Keep background noise to a minimum where you can
- Let anyone at home know you have an appointment and would prefer not to be disturbed
The Session Itself
Even though you are at home, the session works best when the same boundaries apply as they would in person. This includes no alcohol or smoking during the session — not as a rule for its own sake, but because we are doing real work together, and the conditions matter.
Online therapy is very similar to face-to-face therapy in the room. The depth of the work, the quality of the relationship, and the screen between us takes nothing away from the depth of the work, the quality of the relationship, or what we can achieve in a session. Many clients find that working from their own space actually allows them to settle in more quickly.
Who Online Therapy Is For
Anyone across Australia can access online sessions. They suit people who:
- Live outside of major cities and have limited access to specialist psychotherapy
- Have schedules that make travelling to in-person appointments difficult
- Prefer the comfort and privacy of engaging from their own home
- Are looking for a specific therapeutic approach rather than whoever is closest
Laura Wilson offers sessions for people working through anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, eating disorders, relationship difficulties, and neurodiversity including ADHD and ADD.
Frequently Asked Questions?
Yes. Online sessions are available to clients anywhere in Australia. You do not need to be in New South Wales or near Bowral. As long as you have a stable internet connection and a private space, location is not a barrier.
Once you book an appointment, Laura will send you a session link by email. Sessions are usually held via Zoom, though FaceTime, Teams, and WhatsApp are also available. You do not need any special equipment — a phone, tablet, or laptop with a camera and microphone is all you need.
Online therapy is very similar to face-to-face therapy in the room. The therapeutic relationship, the depth of the work, and what is possible within a session are not diminished by working online. Many clients find that engaging from their own space allows them to settle in more easily.
Laura runs most sessions via Zoom. She also offers FaceTime, Teams, and WhatsApp. You and Laura will confirm which works best for you before your first session.
Find a comfortable, private space where you won’t be overheard or interrupted. Make sure your device has a working camera and microphone. Click the link Laura sends you at the time of your session. No downloads or technical setup are required beyond that.
Yes. Online sessions hold the same duty of confidentiality as in-person appointments. Your privacy is taken seriously, and what is discussed in sessions remains between you and Laura.