Virtual Counselling
Hours: 3
Course Access: 1 year
In this recorded workshop, Lawrence Murphy explores the ethical, practical, and clinical considerations of providing counselling by video, from choosing a platform to navigating the unique realities of entering a client’s home virtually. The session also examines the growing role of AI in clinical practice, with practical guidance for using AI products and services ethically and responsibly.
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$70.00
Course Content
Virtual counselling has become an established part of clinical practice, bringing with it unique ethical, practical, and clinical considerations for counsellors working online.
In this recorded half-day workshop, Lawrence Murphy explores current considerations and best practices for providing counselling by video. Drawing on his extensive experience in online counselling, Lawrence looks at how the functioning of the internet can influence your choice of platform, key issues to address during initial video sessions, and what counsellors need to consider when virtually entering a client’s home.
The workshop also explores strategies for taking care of yourself while working online and examines the growing role of Artificial Intelligence in clinical practice, including practical guidance and key do’s and don’ts for counsellors using AI products and services.
In this recorded workshop, you’ll explore:
How the functioning of the internet can impact your choice of a video counselling platform
Key issues to address during initial video counselling sessions
What to consider when virtually entering a client’s home
Strategies for counsellor well-being and self-care when working online
Practical considerations for the ethical and responsible use of AI products and services in clinical practice
This workshop offers practical guidance for counsellors looking to strengthen their online practice and navigate virtual counselling with greater confidence, skill, and awareness.
About the Presenter
Lawrence Murphy has been providing therapy online since the 1990s and is widely published in the field of online counselling. He has developed teaching programs that help therapists work online in ways that are compassionate, skilled, and ethical.
An engaging and experienced educator, Lawrence brings extensive knowledge of the ethical, practical, and clinical nuances of online communication and counselling.