Aikos is an informative website with the aim to help individuals of Lithuania to choose a marketable profession, which can be obtained for the first time or through re-training at Lithuanian or European higher and vocational schools, by accumulating, processing, and presenting easily accessible information to a wide range of users. AIKOS is an open vocational information, counselling, and guidance system. Search database, videos, self-assessment tests and career plan are provided.
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Additional topics: Information about educational opportunities, jobs and training
The APS recently completed a brief review of a range of internet-based services and products. This review was developed in order to address a gap in knowledge and provide psychologists with examples and a critique of some of the mental and physical health-related websites that exist. Wherever possible it provides summary information of the services and products (including URL), as well as commenting on the strengths and limitations of the site. Due to the scope and nature of the internet, the review cannot be exhaustive but does aim to give the reader an idea of what is potentially available and what some of the risks might be.
Big White Wall offers an individual online therapy called LiveTherapy and is helpful for people who struggle with emotional health problems or difficult life experiences. Despite of that, there is an online platform which offers access to a community of people experiencing common mental health issues. Members can express themselves freely because anonymity is guaranteed. The activity on the SupportNetwork is separate from LiveTherapy.
The online counselling offered by the Cambridge Therapy centre provides counselling for people with different issues. There are several options available to the client: they can choose between counselling via encrypted e-mail, secure instant messaging, or secure video conferencing. For clients living in the UK, there is the additional option of telephone counselling. Counselling is provided by a registered Clinical Psychologist.
ClicPsicologos is a specialized center in psychological care with online and face-to-face interventions. ClicPsicologos’ mission is to provide quality psychological help from the users own home, contributing to the accessibility, promotion, and improvement of mental healthcare. ClicPsicologos offers online psychological therapy via the internet by a qualified psychologist that will be at the users disposal at virtually any time of the day.
dieonlinepsychologen offer online counselling via text message or telephone by professional psychologists with regard to different concerns. Clients can choose a psychologist from a list and get in touch with them. The initial answer will be given within 24 hours and later counselling will take place within 72 hours.
The platform is a tool in order to bring therapists and clients together. For therapists the platform offers a professional online (and secure) communication service for clients. The system is easy to use, and provides an instant 'front door' to the therapist’s practice. Therapists have their own editable page where they can provide information about themselves and upload accreditation documents. They are also automatically given an own sub-domain name as part of the subscription, which allows clients direct access to book and login to sessions. Clients can sign up with one or several therapists and check out available session times. They can book and receive therapy sessions in the secure environment of their own home, or from a workstation at a time when they are available.
FearFighter is an online program for people who suffer from panic and phobia. It is founded on the evidence based approach known as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. The therapy consists of 9 steps and between them, there are activities to complete which help to build on topics covered in sessions and are essential to make progress. The program teaches users the relationship between thoughts, feelings, physical sensations and behaviours.
Additional topic: Phobia
GET.ON is a consortium of universities which provides several internet- and/or app-based online programs in the fields of e.g. occupation and health as well as depression and exhaustion. All trainings are (currently) scientifically evaluated with regard to effectiveness; so that it can happen that some people who wish to attend a training need to wait for some time (waiting control group). If a training program already got enough participants, interested people can sign up for future studies in the interested field. There’s also the possibility to take a self-test in order to find out which training is suitable for oneself. Additionally there are comprehensive information about e.g. stress, depression, alcohol and research
Additional topics: Recovery, Alcohol, Study, Sleeping, Panic
Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) has compiled guidelines intended for counsellors/psychotherapists who provide therapy and/or supervision using technology or via the internet. The first section of the document (Part 1) deals specifically with the work of counsellors/psychotherapists (referred to throughout as practitioners) who use technology in their work with clients. The second section (Part 2) refers to the work of supervisors who also use distance therapy in their work. Though the guidelines are primarily intended for practitioners, they are equally relevant to anyone, including service managers, interested in the provision of online therapy.
ICare Prevent is an Online-Training which will be adjusted individually on the person in accordance with his or her suffering. The online-platform combines evidence-based prevention, early diagnosis and treatment of common psychological disorders. For participating, interested people can fill out a form on the website. The next step will be to fill out questionnaires in order to find out whether the interested person fulfils the requirements. One group of participants will attend the training directly and the other one after a waiting period of 12 months because the effectiveness of the training is examined scientifically. Components of the training are the relation of unfulfilled needs and psychological well-being, development of depressive moods, anxieties and other negative feeling as well as reduction of these and learning of strategies to overcome individual complaints.
Ieso Digital health provides evidence-based mental health therapy online for people with anxiety and depression. Discreet one-to-one therapy is delivered in real time using written conversation. Patients meet an accredited therapist with more than 3 years of experience in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Furthermore Ieso offers training workshops for health professionals about managing common mental health disorders in primary care
Instahelp was founded in 2015 with the vision to improve the quality of life of the visitors by providing easy access to psychological counseling. It offers psychological online consulting in real time and creates a complementary offer to the existing consulting system. Clients have the opportunity to contact online professional psychologists and find a solution through chat-based communication. The focus here is on preventive counseling and support in order to support people before problems arise at all.
Youth information and counselling is preventive youth work. It is one of the statutory services for young people, and its objective is to provide specialised information, guidance and counselling concerning different issues and situations in young people’s lives. Youth information and counselling work supports young people’s growth, independence and well-being. The basis for the services is the information and support needs of young people. Services are provided by municipalities and various organisations. They are directed at young people themselves, but also at young people’s parents and others who are professionally or otherwise involved with young people.
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Personal guidance
Counselling and support
Publication based on the award-winning online advice program "It's Me" funded by the Ministry of Health. It summarizes the findings and offers explanations that have been obtained in the programme and gives valuable opportunity to hear the voice of young people about the essential issues they are facing in today's society. Their thinking, feeling, attitudes and opinions are also a reflection how successful the program pursued their actual needs and interests.
Mental Health Online is an internet-based treatment clinic for people with mental health problems. It is an initiative of the National eTherapy Centre (NeTC) at Swinburne University of Technology and funded by the Federal Department of Health and Ageing.
Moodpath is an interactive mental health screening program that recognizes symptoms of depression. After a 14-day screening period participants receive a thorough evaluation of their mental health and support for self-help. It is available for free on iOS and Android. Further material will help participants to better understand their results and assistance in finding an expert can be provided.
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My Online Therapie provides counselling and support by qualified therapists for people with different mental health problems. The clients can book their appointments with their desired therapist by a modern calendar system. It addresses people who e.g. wait for an appointment for a therapy, don’t have the opportunity to look for a counsellor on-site or aren’t sure yet whether they need professional help. The counselling is not appropriate for people with severe mental problems like e.g. schizophrenia.
Additional Topic: Pgusical diseases
Mytoolkit.ca is an interactive resource to help educate young adults about their mental health. With mobile apps, videos and educational modules (complete with facilitator guides), this programme gives the counsellor the tools to talk about mental health with young people or informs young people to help themselves.
The website contains three a to z modules: about wellness, stress education and substance use education. Each module has a Facilitator Guide and self learning units.
The “Mind your mood” app helps people describe their emotions and track changes over time.
Novego provides online programs for people who suffer from depression, anxieties or burnout. The programs are developed by psychologists and doctors and are based on cognitive behavioural therapy, systemic therapy and mindfulness training. After participating in the program for 4 to 12 weeks, the patient has the possibility to access the content for one more year so that a transfer of knowledge and prevention of relapses can be ensured. Telephone consultations are offered by psychologists as well.
Informative website providing database with job opportunities, career development and career exploration. Individuals can send emails. The O*NET Resource Center is home to primary source of occupational information in USA. It serves as a central point of information about the O*NET program and is the main source for O*NET products, such as the O*NET database, Career Exploration Tools, User Guides and development reports. O*NET OnLine has detailed descriptions of professions for use by job seekers, workforce development and human resource professionals, students and researchers.
The website offers various online self-help materials and provides free evidence-based information about emotional problems and teaches users strategies for preventing them:
The website lists self-help programs of the university of Bern which are investigated regarding efficacy. Currently they are looking for people who suffer from insomnia, cannabis addiction or psychosis. They are invited to take part in a 6- to 8-week program.
Additional topics: Cannabis addiction, Psychosis
Psicomindcare presents several ways to promote a healthier lifestyle in the various phases of human development, taking into account the specific needs of each stage, always considering a holistic approach. To achieve this goal, Psicomindcare has a team of technicians with various capacities to respond to the needs in different communities (families, schools or organizations).
Psicomindcare offers a wide range of services in Portuguese, some of which can be done remotely, namely distance psychology services (clinical psychology sessions by Skype and counselling via email).
Additional keywords: Intervention in dyslexia and disortography, Cognitive stimulation, Psychoeducation consultations, Play therapy, Clinical hypnosis, School support, Psychological evaluation, School and vocational guidance, Parental coaching, Speech Therapy
The web site pscioterapiapersona (In English: Psychotherapy-person) is run by two clinical psychologists and psychotherapist who beside person to person therapy offer online counselling and psychotherapy as well. The web site is very rich in materials as they provide educational materials (texts and videos) on many psychological issues such as: emotional dependency, narcissism, eating disorders, anxiety disorders, emotional manipulation and violence, and mindfulness. Also, info on actual workshops on the above mentioned topics are announced. The therapists publish blogs on this page that the users can comment on. On the page Who are we detailed professional biographies with professional registration numbers are provided. The page Lo psicologo online (Psychologist online) gives info on reasons why people use online therapy, and describe steps and rules on making contact through Skype and payment arrangments. Online therapy and counselling are provided for legal adults only and relevant Italian laws on therapy and privacy are stated.
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Psychological counselling MD Iva Stasiow (Psihološko savjetovalište dr.med. Iva Stasiow) is a web site that offers counselling and psychotherapy for individuals or marital partners, in person or online (through telephone and email). On About me page are relevant biographical data and video clips of the therapist. On Psychological counselling page the author explains the benefits of telephone and online counselling/therapy and offers details on how to make contact. Also there interesting texts and material on Psychotherapy page and Interesting page. On Tests and questionnaires page are several short tests (depression test, is your marriage in crises, etc.). Also, the web-site offers therapist’s blog(s) and has price list info. Telephone number and email address are available. The therapist offers potential clients to meet her for 15 minutes through Skype free of charge in order for them to get to know her. Psihološko savjetovanje is present on Facebook and YouTube.
The web site has several pages with the home page offering psychotherapy through skype. Scrolling down the page, there is a description on what psychotherapy is and how to do skype psychotherapy. It includes not only info on how to make contact but it informs the user on ethical aspects of online therapy. The web site includes several other pages. On About us page we learn about the two psychotherapist who are behind this website with their relevant biographical data as well as articles regarding mental health issues and psychotherapy. The Method page lists psychotherapy approaches with the short description of each. On the Education page is info on education in Psychodrama, and on Personal development info on coaching. There is also Announcement page that includes info on upcoming workshops, seminars and educations. Telephone number and email address are available. Also, in person individual and group therapies are offered.
Psy-help-online.ch is a Swiss internet-platform which provides counselling or psychotherapy via webmail, online-chat, telephone or Skype. Clients can choose a psychologist from a pool of accredited psychotherapists and arrange a date in the online calendar.
Psyaspect provides online counselling and therapy via e-mail, telephone or video conference. Experienced psychologists counsel clients in the fields of occupation, relationship and life. For the first interview a dialogue on-site is recommended.
Additional topic: Occupation
The web-based therapies of the psychotherapeutic centre of the University of Zürich deal with trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder, persistent severe grief and adaptive disorders. The approach is structured and symptom-oriented and aims to improve complaints and the overall quality of life. The therapy consists of 12 to 16 sessions which are conducted twice a week. Basis is cognitive behavioural therapy which aim is the encouragement of the patient to question his/her thoughts, recognition of dysfunctional behaviours and working out better strategies to cope with difficult life situations.
Additional Topics: Adaptive disorder ,Trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder, Persistent severe grief
Originally, ReachOut.com was developed in Australia in 1996. With the escalating rates of youth suicides at the time in Australia came an increased need for online mental health supports and information.
ReachOut Ireland CLG was launched in 2009 after feasibility studies by McKinsey and Company established a need for this service. Ireland had high levels of mental health problems and suicide rates, particularly among people aged between 12 and 25 years.
Counselling Krnetić (Savjetovalište Krnetić) is a web site that offers counselling and psychotherapy for individuals, couples and groups as well as supervision for professionals. On the main page the history of the Counselling Krnetić practice is given as well as the purpose of Counselling practice and the educational background. The services include in person therapy and online therapy through Skype. A short description of online therapy and info on how to make contact are provided on Online counselling page. On Before counselling page the therapist advises potential users on how to inform themselves about the therapist or the therapy before they start the process. Also, the web site offer answers on the most common questions. On Download and Links pages, written materials and/or links on psychiatric disorders such as depression and anxiety, treatment, psychotherapy approaches (cognitive behavioural, relational-emotional therapy), codes of ethics, list of licensed psychotherapists in Bosnia and Hercegovina can be found. On Biography page the relevant biographical and academic info is given.
Additional type: Supervision for professionals
Schön Klinik offers online therapy for people with depression on the basis of behavioural therapy. Therapy takes place via video conference and aims to reduce depressive symptoms as well as building up strategies to become active again and to cope with problems. Patients need to come to one of the Schön clinics for the initial interview.
Selfapy offers an online self-help course for people with depression, anxiety disorders or burnout on the basis of cognitive-behavioural therapy. If desired, the 9-week courses are accompanied by an experienced psychologist. They are scientifically proven to be effective by the university hospital in Hamburg-Eppendorf. Besides there is an online forum where participants can get in touch.
SilverCloud offers online programs for people suffering from anxieties, depression, stress, body image and eating issues or chronic illnesses. The programs are all evidence-based and designed by leading clinicians. Clients learn techniques to manage and overcome their health issues. Furthermore the focus lies on identifying and using existing skills.
Sleepio is an online sleep improvement program on the basis of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques. It is clinically proven and partnered with the University of Oxford. The focus lies on thoughts and worries about sleep, night time sleep schedule, lifestyle and bedroom. Once weekly the client meets his/her virtual sleep expert.
Talk Through is a comprehensive and user-friendly information solution for therapeutic practice. It requires only a computer and access to Internet without additional installation. It can be used in larger clinics, medicine centres and institutes or in private practice. Talk Through provides solutions for three area of work: administration, therapeutic work and financial reporting.
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Management of therapeutic work in one place
Telepsychiatry is a program which explores the use of communication technology in mental health services via videoconferencing. It especially addresses elderly people because they face great difficulties to gain access to mental health services. The main problem of the application of telepsychogeriatrics was that the elderly population is located in rural areas. To overcome this problem a mobile telepsychogeriatric unit was developed with the use of iPads as communication technology. The iPad application is used by the patient and by the doctor and contains all relevant tests.
Additional keyword: Dementia
Teleweb (the Telephone Counselling, Self Help and Web-based Support Programmes measure) provides evidence-based telephone and online mental health programmes for individuals with common mental health disorders and those in psychosocial crisis.
Additional Topic: Mental health disorders
The National Careers Service provides information, advice and guidance across England to help individuals make decisions on learning, training and work. The service offers confidential and impartial advice and is supported by qualified careers advisers. Career tools to help making decisions about careers, learning and work are provided.
Users can get advice through chat, phone calls or emails as well as face to face advice.
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Therapion is a website in 15 different languages that offers services in the field of clinical psychology, therapy and counselling. These services are carried out by psychologists and psychotherapists of different nationalities who speak at least one of 15 languages. These professionals are highly trained and skilled in different areas of clinical psychology, therapy, and counselling, and offer their services via the internet.
Therapion, besides being able to provide online services to the general public (adults, young children), offers training courses to the general public as well as videos and articles on some topics in the field of health and wellness.
This website also offers courses for professionals (psychologists and psychotherapists) with the aim of training them on online services providing (such as the course on Online Methods- Training for professionals, psychologists and psychotherapists. http://www.therapion.com/pt/curso/).
Additional keywords: Loneliness, Low self-esteem, Love problems, Parent-child relationship, Career Counseling, Online Methods Course-Training for professionals. Psychotherapists, Psychologists
THIS WAY UP™ is run by The O’Brien Centre at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Darlinghurst. It provides online learning programs, education and research in anxiety, depressive disorders and physical health. The service is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing under the Telephone Counselling, Self Help and Web-Based Support Programmes measure. It offer a range of courses for depression and the anxiety disorders. These courses have been proven to work in high-quality, clinical trials. On average, 80% of people who complete one of these courses benefit substantially, with 50% no longer being troubled by anxiety or depression.
Get Social is the portal of the Austrian Red Cross that tries to motivate young people to take part in social activities. It offers information concerning living together, work, relationship, family and friends, learning and education, migration, health etc. The page “time4friends” offers online peer counselling for young people.
Trappa inc. is a startup company in Education Technology. Main goal is to integrate services and ideas with educational goals, learning and support, in schools or at home and offer ecounselling. Kara is a specialised software offered at karaconnect.com and professionals can use the software for treatment, instruction, counselling or guidance. Trappa is already providing speech therapy, anxiety therapy and educational classes online to Icelandic municipalities with great results.
The website offers variety of technical solutions for connecting professionals and those who need a service regardless of location.
Comprehensive system providing information about education and e-guidance in Denmark. Individuals can search for educational opportunities, at upper secondary level, university level, adult education and continuing training and career options. The information is organized to focus on specific target groups; children and young people seeking general and vocational upper secondary education, young and adult students, adults seeking continuing education and training, as well as counsellors and others with an interest in educational conditions. Furthermore, parents are one of the target groups and are provided with various information about education
For educational opportunities in English in Denmark the website is connected to the website www. studyindenmark.dk.
Uddannelses Guiden allows the users to select communication channels, such as chat, phone talk and email for private counselling sessions, workshops etc. Uddannelses Guiden was developed by the Danish Ministry of Education.
WeCareOn is a Portuguese StartUp that aims at increasing the accessibility of health and wellness services by demystifying preconceived ideas and individual fears. This is a unique platform in Portugal in this area and it is certified by the Portuguese Healthcare Regulation Authority.
Additional keywords: Mindfulness, Psychology consultations in different areas of expertise
The 78 minute Webinar “Bridging Social Media and Mental Health Support for Youth” deals with aspects how practitioners can you work more effectively and efficiently with youth, how they can use social media to promote early identification and what resources they can use to extend psycho-education into youths’ everyday lives.
The project Youth-Life-Line successfully engages in counselling and supporting suicidal youths, suicidal prevention as well as qualifying voluntary young people. Key concepts are counselling via mail and peer-to-peer counselling. Support and supervision of peer-counsellors are provided by pedagogic-therapeutic professionals. Moreover the project offers trainings for multipliers in order to increase competence in handling suicidal children and adolescents.
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