Welcome to the era of the at-home psychologist

Psychologist: knowing when to seek consultation

The need for a psychologist in adults

Some talk about anxiety, depression, a feeling of dissatisfaction, a lack of self-confidence… The reasons that lead patients of all ages to make an appointment with a psychologist are numerous. For adults, this can range from classic neuroses to obsessive-compulsive disorders and other phobias. Different forms of distress that need to be treated to regain a good life balance. Still, one needs to find a psychologist with whom the patient feels comfortable and whom they can visit easily and regularly.

The need for a psychologist in teenagers

For teenagers, this pivotal period of life is overwhelming in many ways. Whether expressed violently or silently, psychological conflicts lead to difficulties and vulnerabilities in teenagers. Repeated absenteeism from school, eating disorders, risky behaviour, aggressiveness, withdrawal, low self-esteem… all behaviours that should alert parents. But finding a psychologist with whom the teenager will agree to open up, and agreeing to visit several times a month, can sometimes become problematic.

Going to a psychologist’s office can be a barrier to the decision to seek consultation.

The need for a psychologist in children

In young children, on a daily basis, this will more often involve sleep disorders, developmental delays, regression, stuttering… At school, lack of concentration, difficulty socialising, or learning disorders such as dyslexia, dysphasia and ADHD are also reasons for consultation. In middle school, anorexia, bulimia or academic failure are also behaviours to be taken seriously. Waiting times can sometimes be long depending on where one lives, and the process becomes more complicated when one is an expatriate.

Sometimes it takes between three and six months to get an appointment with a psychologist.

The specific needs for a psychologist for expatriates

It’s a leap into the unknown. Expatriation leaves no one indifferent. Whatever the motivations behind this life experience, it shakes up one’s bearings, shatters convictions and generates reactions known as expatriate syndrome. The need to be listened to by a psychologist for expatriates is all the stronger when loved ones are far away. Moreover, psychologists who speak your language are rare abroad, and the choice is limited where they exist.

A caring ear connected to one’s culture of origin can break isolation and facilitate adaptation to the new country.

The same applies to a child going through a difficult period. With a few clicks online or a few phone calls, a psychologist is fairly easy to find. But abroad, how do you find a psychologist who speaks your language? How do you ensure continuity of care when geographical moves are frequent?

Online consultations: the benefits of e-health

Remote psychology consultations: proven effectiveness or passing trend? Online therapy, also known as e-health, is recognised by the WHO, including telepsychiatry. These are services that use technology for the well-being of the person. Beyond its innovative format, it is above all a method suited to today’s pace of life. Psychologists adapt to the lifestyles of their patients. As such, some are putting in place more flexible arrangements while remaining solid in the exercise of their role as therapist. This is the main objective of the ORA platform, a leader in online consultations.

Betting on flexibility

Each problem corresponds to a specialty (depression, addiction, learning disorders…). Finding a psychologist specialised in a particular field is no longer limited by geographical area of residence. With online consultations, distance is no longer an obstacle. A godsend for expatriate patients. The online psychologist adapts to complicated schedules, time differences and people with reduced mobility. Having a session with your psychologist from home or anywhere in the world becomes possible.

Saving on every level

With no need to travel, there is no travel cost for the patient to pay. Without an office, waiting room or dedicated staff, the psychologist reduces the cost of their sessions and offers lower rates for their patients. These represent significant savings in time and money.

The savings are made on the price of the consultation, not on the quality of the session.

Ensuring long-term follow-up

It does not matter whether the patient moves house, goes travelling, or relocates abroad. An online psychologist is able to guarantee regular, uninterrupted follow-up. In the context of a more or less lengthy therapy, having to postpone an appointment is always detrimental. ORA offers a simple and effective solution with its e-consultation services. Having to express oneself in a language other than one’s mother tongue can also be a barrier for expatriates when deciding to consult a psychologist. The ORA platform, which offers online psychologists who speak French, English and Spanish, is an excellent option for expatriates.

As a 2.0 care format, the online psychologist is now established as a proven therapeutic solution.