How online therapy works
The practical side: what happens, what you need, and what is kept private.
Why I work this way
I began working online during the COVID pandemic. Online work allows real flexibility in time and place, and it let me keep working with people who were confined to home for medical reasons, people living elsewhere in Israel or abroad, and people who simply could not travel to a clinic.
I found the work still holds over video: people talk, we get somewhere, and a working relationship forms. The flexibility means sessions can happen even when life makes that difficult.
What you need
- A private space
- Like in-person therapy, online sessions need preparation: a quiet, private space where you will not be overheard or interrupted.
- A working device and connection
- A computer or phone that works reliably, and an internet connection good enough for video. The video platform is agreed before the first session; sessions are never recorded.
- Session length
- Individual sessions are 45-50 minutes. Groups are 90 minutes.
- If the connection drops
- We reconnect. If it cannot be restored, we continue by phone or reschedule - you are not charged for time lost to a technical failure.
Preparing for a session
- Headphones, if there are other people at home.
- A door you can close.
- Your phone on silent.
- A glass of water nearby.
Privacy and confidentiality
What you say in a session is confidential. Nothing about your treatment is shared with your employer, your colleagues, your doctor or your health fund without your written consent, except in the narrow circumstances where the law requires it.
Sessions are not recorded. Notes are kept securely and only for as long as professional standards require.
Is online therapy right for you?
It often works well when
- You are managing a medical condition, appointments or fatigue that make travel hard.
- You live in Israel, the Netherlands, or elsewhere, and want online sessions in Hebrew or English.
- You want the therapy to fit around work or caring responsibilities.
- Privacy matters to you and you would rather not sit in a waiting room.
It may not be suitable when
- You have no private space where you can speak freely.
- You are in acute crisis or at risk, and need immediate, in-person care.
- The difficulty needs a multidisciplinary team working in the same place.
- You would find the screen itself a barrier to speaking openly.
If you are not sure, this is a good thing to raise on the first call. We assess it together, and I will say honestly if I think in-person work would serve you better.
Common questions
How long is a session and what does it cost?
An individual session is 45-50 minutes and costs €130. A group session is 90 minutes and costs €70-100. The 15-minute call we start with is free.
Are sessions recorded?
No. Sessions are never recorded.
Can I have therapy from outside Israel?
Often yes. I work online as a Psycholoog NIP, including with people in the Netherlands and elsewhere in the EU. There can be regulatory limits depending on where you are, so mention your location when you write and we will check it before starting.
What if I need to speak between sessions?
You can send a message, and I will reply when I can. This is not an emergency service - if you are at risk, contact emergency services or an emotional first-aid line.
Can I stay off camera?
Sessions are on video. If turning the camera on feels difficult, we can talk about it first by phone.
Unsure whether to write?
Write one sentence about what is going on. I will say if I work with that, and if not, where else to look.
A free 15-minute call first. I usually reply within 2 working days.