Telepsychology
(TAC) Technology Assisted Counselling
With the COVID-19 pandemic occurring, I would encourage new and existing clients to strongly consider TAC for their upcoming appointments as a preventative measure. Please do not come into the office if you are sick or have had known exposure to illness recently. I am seeing clients in person but appreciate if you are not comfortable or well enough to come into the office.

What Are the Benefits of TAC?
- Opportunity to process thoughts and feelings with a neutral person
- A place to gain awareness around patterns and challenges
- Somewhere to get feedback to support you
- A comfortable way to share things that may be difficult to bring up in person​
- Accountability
- Structure to healing
- Neutral ground. Some people find TAC improves their therapeutic process as it allows them to get out of their own way, meaning, with less shame, self-consciousness, and self-judgment
- A safe place
- Convenience
- Accessibility to services that may not otherwise be possible
- Continuation of care
- Flexibility

What Are the Downsides of TAC?
- Feeling less connected with the therapist
- Frustrations with technology
- Possibility of the connection being poor which can result in a disjointed conversation
- People must have access to technology
- Less ability to read non-verbals
- Privacy can be impacted on the client side
Please take some time to consider the benefits as well as potential downsides for you personally before deciding whether to proceed with TAC. The relationship with your therapist is an essential part of the counselling process so it is important that you have a modality that allows you to experience this connection.

What Issues Are Addressed Using TAC?



Treatment Approach
For those who are new to TAC counselling, those who may have spent limited time self-developing and reflecting, are experiencing more severe issues, and/or have multiple challenges they are dealing with, TAC counselling may be a longer, more intensive process.

Logistics
At Sana Psychological, TAC is currently offered using phone or online video conferencing using software that is encrypted and privacy compliant based on the standards of my provincial licensing body. If you decide to proceed with TAC, you will be provided an additional consent form for TAC services that outlines more specifics around the process, logistics, pros and cons. You will also be provided clear directions on how to access services when you choose this option.
