Is Email Counselling Right for Your Private Practice?

I love writing and find it a powerful way to express and explore thoughts.

I’m fairly comfortable with writing, though I need more practice.

I prefer speaking. I find writing too slow or less personal.

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I would like to have time to think before responding, it would help me reflect more deeply.

I like a balance of immediacy and reflection.

I thrive on real-time, in-the-moment client communication.

I like the idea of learning to read between the lines and responding thoughtfully.

I might miss the cues, but I’m open to learning to adapt.

I rely heavily on tone, body language, and visual cues to understand my clients.

I welcome the idea of offering more accessible options to communicate.

I’m open to it, but still unsure as I haven’t worked this way before.

I prefer to ‘see’ each other. It helps me feel connected.

Yes, it suits my diary and I really value flexible working hours.

I’m a little unsure, but open to trying it.

I’d find it hard to ‘switch off’ between emails.

Yes, writing could help my clients dig deeper and explore topics they might find too embarrassing to bring up in a live session.

I’m unsure how effective writing could be.

I’m mindful of this and can manage my time and expectations well.

I sometimes over-edit but I don’t think it would get in the way.

I can get stuck trying to make my words ‘perfect.

Yes. I’m good at setting boundaries with my clients and myself.

I’m learning and improving my boundary-setting.

I struggle with switching off and overworking.

I know the basics but might need support.

I avoid technology when I can, it stresses me out.