Online or In-Person Therapy – Or Both?

Online or In-Person Therapy – Or Both? Flexible Counselling to Suit You

In today’s world, therapy doesn’t have to mean sitting in a room every week at the same time. Whether you prefer the comfort of your own home or the grounding presence of face-to-face sessions, at Platinum Psychotherapy, I offer both online therapy and in-person counselling in Pontefract—and you can even mix the two.

This flexible approach is ideal for busy lives, fluctuating capacity, and for anyone who needs therapy that adapts to them.

What Is Online Therapy?

Online therapy (also called remote counselling) takes place via a secure video platform like Zoom. It’s private, confidential, and can feel just as connected and effective as in-person sessions.

Benefits of Online Therapy:

• Attend from the comfort of your own home

• Save time and travel costs

• Access therapy even if you live remotely or have limited transport

• Ideal for those with anxiety, chronic illness, or fluctuating energy

• Flexible and easy to schedule

For many of my neurodivergent clients, including those with ADHD, autism, or sensory processing differences, online therapy can be a lifeline. It removes the stress of travel and social interaction before and after sessions, and can reduce sensory overwhelm.

The Value of In-Person Counselling

In-person sessions offer something unique—being in a shared space can feel grounding, and the environment can help build a sense of routine, safety, and embodied connection. You might find it easier to talk face-to-face, or simply prefer the energy of being physically present with your therapist.

In-Person therapy may suit you if:

• You feel more comfortable in a dedicated therapeutic space

• You value routine and a sense of structure

• You find online platforms distracting or emotionally distant

• You benefit from physically leaving home to focus on your wellbeing

Blended Therapy: Mixing Online and In-Person Sessions

The good news? You don’t have to choose just one.

At Platinum Psychotherapy, some clients use a blended therapy model, alternating between online and in-person sessions depending on what’s going on in their life. Some prefer to start online and move to face-to-face later—or vice versa. Others switch between the two as needed.

Flexible therapy options are ideal if you:

• Have a busy or unpredictable schedule

• Are a neurodivergent adult who sometimes needs extra sensory space

• Travel for work or study

• Live with chronic illness or fatigue

• Need counselling that adapts to your mental health on a week-by-week basis

This kind of hybrid therapy model offers the best of both worlds: convenience and connection, structure and choice. I have an online booking system which makes this super easy for you to schedule therapy sessions at a time that suits you.

Therapy That Works With You, Not Against You

Whether you’re LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, grieving, overwhelmed or simply looking for a therapist who gets it, you deserve a therapy experience that fits your real life—not one that adds extra stress to it.

With online therapy, in-person counselling in Pontefract, and blended options, we can work together in the way that feels most supportive and sustainable for you.

Ready to Begin Flexible Therapy?

Therapy that adapts to your needs, your schedule, and your nervous system