Online Therapist

Life can be busy, unpredictable, and sometimes overwhelming. For many people, meeting with an online therapist offers the flexibility they need to begin or continue therapy in a way that fits around real life. Whether you’re working long hours, travelling, or simply prefer the comfort of your own home, online therapy can make the process more accessible.

You might be surprised by how meaningful and connected online sessions can feel. The screen becomes a bridge not a barrier, allowing you to speak openly and reflect deeply. Many clients find that the familiarity of their own environment helps them feel safer, calmer, and more grounded during sessions.

Online therapy is a chance to pause and explore what’s happening within you, wherever you are in the world.

What is Therapy for OCD?

Online therapy is simply therapy that takes place via a secure video platform, rather than in person. The process, the ethics, and the care are the same - the difference lies in how we meet.

As an online therapist, I offer sessions that mirror the rhythm and structure of in-person work. We meet regularly, usually once a week, and focus on the same goals: understanding yourself more deeply, exploring challenges, and finding new ways to live with ease and authenticity.

Online sessions can be especially useful if:

• You travel frequently or live outside London

• You have caring responsibilities or health concerns

• You find in-person sessions difficult to attend

• You simply prefer the privacy and convenience of your own space

In many ways, the essence of therapy doesn’t change, it’s still two people talking, listening, and exploring what it means to be human.

Signs You Might Benefit from Online Therapy

Online therapy can be a good fit for anyone seeking a flexible and accessible way to begin the therapeutic process. You might find it helpful if you:

• Live outside London or outside the UK

• Work irregular hours or travel frequently

• Feel more comfortable opening up from your own space

• Have mobility challenges or health concerns

• Find social environments overwhelming or tiring

• Prefer the sense of privacy that comes with online work

You don’t have to have a specific diagnosis or issue to see an online therapist. Many people simply want to make sense of what they’re feeling and to understand themselves better, explore relationships, or find a way through anxiety, loss or change.

Therapy online can offer the same connection, depth and insight as meeting face-to-face. What matters most is the relationship we build, not the distance between us.

How Online Therapy Works

Our sessions take place via a secure video platform. You’ll receive a link that stays the same each time. We’ll meet at the agreed time, usually once a week. You’ll need a quiet, private space where you feel comfortable speaking freely, somewhere you won’t be interrupted.

During our sessions, you can expect the same attention, care and curiosity that you would receive in person. As your online therapist, I’ll listen closely, help you explore what’s happening beneath the surface, and support you in finding clarity and understanding.

Some clients choose to begin online and later transition to in-person work, others stay online throughout. Both options can be equally effective - what’s important is finding the format that feels right for you.

My Expertise and Approach

I trained at the Minster Centre, one of the UK’s leading psychotherapy trainings, and my approach is integrative. That means I draw from different therapeutic traditions including psychodynamic, humanistic, existential and mindfulness-based, depending on what’s most helpful for you.

Working as an online therapist has shown me how connection doesn’t depend on location. Whether we meet in person or through a screen, what matters is the quality of our relationship, the sense of safety, curiosity and understanding that allows you to explore your inner world.

Many clients experience online therapy as a calm, reflective space - somewhere they can bring their whole selves, without performance or pressure. Over time, that space can become a source of strength and grounding in daily life.

The Benefits of Online Therapy

Working with an online therapist can offer many of the same possibilities as in-person therapy and sometimes, a few unexpected ones. Being in your own space can help you feel more at ease, more in touch with yourself, and more open to reflection.

Over time, clients may find that therapy helps them to:

• Feel more grounded and connected in daily life

• Understand patterns of thought and emotion with greater clarity

• Develop new ways of relating to stress, anxiety and uncertainty

• Build self-compassion and confidence

• Create space for reflection and choice rather than reaction

The process isn’t about perfection or progress charts. It’s about creating a space for awareness to grow, a space where change, when it happens, can feel natural and lasting.

Why Contact Me?

✓ Trained at the Minster Centre, one of the UK’s leading psychotherapy institutions

✓ Experienced in supporting people with anxiety, depression, grief, stress and burnout

✓ Over two years working in a bereavement service, alongside specialist work

✓ An integrative therapist, drawing from different traditions to tailor therapy to each person

✓ A background in working with activists, changemakers, leaders and ex-boarders

✓ Committed to creating a safe, empathic and collaborative therapeutic space

Start Your Therapy Journey Today

If you'd like an introductory session, please email me or message me using the details below. Alternatively, please schedule a call using calendly.

Phone

+44 7356 082880

Email

andrew.tobert@gmail.com

Location

231 Shoreditch High Street, E1 6PJ or Online

FAQs About Online Therapy

What happens in an online therapy session?

An online session works much like an in-person one. We meet at an agreed time, usually once a week, over a secure video platform. As your online therapist, I’ll invite you to speak freely about whatever feels important, and together we’ll explore what’s happening for you emotionally, relationally, and internally. You can expect to feel heard, respected and supported.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Many people find online therapy just as meaningful as meeting face to face. What matters most is the quality of the therapeutic relationship - the trust, curiosity and connection we build together. Some clients even find that being in their own familiar environment helps them feel more relaxed and open.

What do I need for an online session?

You’ll need a private space where you feel comfortable speaking freely, a stable internet connection, and a device with a camera and microphone. Headphones can also help with sound and privacy. The most important thing is that you feel safe and at ease in your space. We can also do therapy over the phone if that is easier.

Can I mix online and in-person sessions?

Yes. Some people prefer to begin online and later move to in-person work, others switch between the two when life requires more flexibility. As an online therapist based in Hackney, I offer both options and am happy to find the balance that works best for you.

Is online therapy confidential?

Absolutely. Confidentiality is central to all therapy, whether online or in person. Sessions take place via a secure video platform, and I follow the same ethical and professional guidelines for privacy and data protection.

How long does online therapy last?

There’s no fixed timeframe. Some people come for a few months, while others stay in therapy for longer. We’ll work at your pace and regularly reflect on how the process feels, so you always have a sense of choice and direction.

How do I begin?

You can start by arranging an introductory session. It’s a chance to meet, ask questions, and see how working with an online therapist feels for you. There’s no commitment beyond that first conversation, it's just an opportunity to begin gently, with curiosity and openness.