Feedback on Video/Phone Counselling Brief Intervention Service

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30 total participants. 16 video, 14 phone.
 
Gender: 70% Female, 26% Male, 4% Gender Diverse
 
Ages: 26% 18-24, 36% 25-34, 13% 35-44, 16% 45-54, 6% 55+
 
85% first time using a video/phone service. Others had used GP, Counselling, and Physio.
 
All stated it was helpful to see their clinician and/or use a phone service. 94% ‘very’ or
‘extremely’ helpful.
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All participants, bar one (phone), found it ‘easy-extremely easy’ to engage with their
clinician using video/phone counselling.
 
33% of participants were ‘likely/very likely’ to use video/phone 
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23% being ‘somewhat likely,’ and equal distribution of the remainder preferring in-
person. However, 60% were ‘likely/very likely’ to opt for video/phone if it meant a
shorter wait time, with an additional 30% being ‘somewhat likely.’
 
Most participants were ‘somewhat likely’ (or more) to recommend video/phone to
whanau/friends seeking support.
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50% (30% video, 20% phone) found video/phone counselling ‘about the same’ as in-
person counselling, with 23% (13% video, 10% phone) finding it ‘better’ or ‘much better.’
Only 16% found it ‘worse/much worse’, with the remainder not applicable.
 
Nil significant technical (or otherwise) issues utilising video/phone service. Doxy.me had
minor audio issues with one user, and another had connection issues that were resolved.
 
77% found they achieved their “goals of counselling” either ‘mostly’ or ‘entirely,’ 17%
‘somewhat,’ and just 6% ‘not at all.’
See final two slides for additional comments.
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“I found it easy to take more”
“I find it hard to open up in
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“No I found it easier & more
relaxing to talk over the phone - I
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“Found it extremely easy - in fact I
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same room - for some reason I was a lot
more relaxed over the video - maybe
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“Started well and just got better. Debbie
is great.”
“Had a few delays with sound but we
put it down to bad weather.”
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“Would appreciate first session or two in person before
commencing via video/phone. Believe it would benefit
connection/relationship.”
“Just more personal face to face”
“I was a lot more relaxed. I didn’t have to travel.”
“I like the privacy of meeting face to face as it’s more of an
intimate thing”
“It just feels more authentic in person”
“I enjoy face to face contact but I would be really stupid to
endanger Debbie's health in any way”
“I really like my councillor but we aren’t based in the same
place so I really enjoy video chatting”
“Harder to connect while online. Better connection in
person”
“What ever is easiest for the person, i.e. work
place could be different location”
“Difficult to make sure I am uninterrupted in my
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“It’s my first time using a counselling service and
doing it on the phone made it easier for me as
it’s less personal”
“Privacy, felt safer in my personal space,
possibility of out of hours counselling eg: after
5pm, I also felt I could better absorb what was
being said & could also take notes as didn't
needing to make eye contact etc”
“Ease of access, i.e. no issues with parking and
parking wardens, travel etc” x2
“I prefer face to face”
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“Yes. It would mean I would get it when I need
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“Due to video chat I’ve been able
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“My personal experience was very
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“Works just as well as face to face and can
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“Ease of access and privacy more easily
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“It is better than nothing”
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“Just more personal body language
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“I was a lot more relaxed and
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“I think it depends more on the
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“Keeping me calm and lowering
stress and anxiety no matter how
it’s done is good for me”
“After 2 sessions the counsellor told me
that she could not do anything for me so
no point coming. So I didn't. That was in
Oamaru.”
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privacy that phone counselling offers.”
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“By being responsible to take action myself
(worksheets/info sheets) and then discussing
my thoughts/actions was very helpful in my
healing process.”
“As by that time I was better. But I could have
just as easily been dead” – Not at all
“For me this worked perfectly.”
“The online resources given really helped with
achieving my goals it was like being given an
assignment and then working on implementing
it till your next consult”
“My situation kept evolving during lockdown so
my counsellor had to keep adapting their
counselling strategy to help me”
“I was a lot more open and relaxed
which meant I was a lot more
focussed on what was happening”
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“Would prefer to use video counselling than face to face. Video is more convenient time wise and
money wise. e.g.: petrol/parking/traffic.”
 
“It was better than I thought it would be”
 
“Extremely thankful that I have been able to stay in contact with my councillor during this period”
 
“It was great - and Debbie is a fantastic counsellor. I am going to miss our sessions.”
 
“Keep it up we all need to be safe . If we have sick counsellors no one gets their benefit and we all
suffer.”
 
“Worked really well. Counsellor was great.”
 
“Would be more helpful for people needing immediate help. I'm looking for long term personal help
and I find this too stiff.”
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“Very easy to talk and support was good.”
“I appreciate the prompt and friendly service. It has made a difference. Knowing someone was there to
listen and support me I am better to take steps to help myself.”
“No, just to say it comes far too late”
“I found it was easily accessible and less confronting, more like having a friendly professional conversation
that encouraged me to move forward.”
“It was a relief for me knowing that it was over the phone and not in person”
“Today I was stuck on a work phone call when my counsellor rang. But I was able to quickly call her back -
if I was traveling to an office it would be more time lost - for me phone counselling was more
comfortable, relaxing, focused, private, time efficient,& less stress & less pressure :)”
“Very convenient. Sometimes I find face to face intimidating or overwhelming emotionally. Phone was
much better for me”
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A recent study involving 30 participants evaluated a Video/Phone Counselling Feedback Brief Intervention Service. The results indicated high levels of satisfaction, with 94% finding the service very or extremely helpful. Participants found it easy to engage with clinicians using video/phone, and a significant portion preferred these methods over in-person sessions, especially if it meant shorter wait times. Overall, most participants achieved their counselling goals and were likely to recommend the service to others. Technical issues were minimal, showcasing the effectiveness of video/phone counselling in delivering support.

  • Video Counselling
  • Phone Counselling
  • Feedback Service
  • Brief Intervention
  • Participant Satisfaction

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  1. Video/Phone Counselling Feedback Brief Intervention Service Powered by

  2. Collated Results: 30 total participants. 16 video, 14 phone. Gender: 70% Female, 26% Male, 4% Gender Diverse Ages: 26% 18-24, 36% 25-34, 13% 35-44, 16% 45-54, 6% 55+ 85% first time using a video/phone service. Others had used GP, Counselling, and Physio. All stated it was helpful to see their clinician and/or use a phone service. 94% very or extremely helpful. Powered by

  3. Collated Results: All participants, bar one (phone), found it easy-extremely easy to engage with their clinician using video/phone counselling. 33% of participants were likely/very likely to use video/phone OVER in-person, with 23% being somewhat likely, and equal distribution of the remainder preferring in- person. However, 60% were likely/very likely to opt for video/phone if it meant a shorter wait time, with an additional 30% being somewhat likely. Most participants were somewhat likely (or more) to recommend video/phone to whanau/friends seeking support. Powered by

  4. Collated Results: 50% (30% video, 20% phone) found video/phone counselling about the same as in- person counselling, with 23% (13% video, 10% phone) finding it better or much better. Only 16% found it worse/much worse , with the remainder not applicable. Nil significant technical (or otherwise) issues utilising video/phone service. Doxy.me had minor audio issues with one user, and another had connection issues that were resolved. 77% found they achieved their goals of counselling either mostly or entirely, 17% somewhat, and just 6% not at all. See final two slides for additional comments. Powered by

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  6. Q1: Did you use phone or video counselling? If you used both throughout your counselling, please choose the option you used the most. Answered: 30 16 14

  7. Q2: What is your gender? 10 11 3 5 1 Video Phone

  8. Q3: How old are you? 3 5 6 5 1 3 3 2 1 1 Video Phone

  9. Q4: Was this your first time using a health based video/phone service? 14 11 2 3 GPx1, Counselling x1 3x GP, 1x Counselling, 1x Physio Video Phone

  10. Q5: How helpful did you find it to be able to see your clinician? (use phone counselling?) 7 11 6 4 1 1 Video Phone

  11. Q6: How easy did you find it to engage with your clinician via video/phone counselling? 10 7 6 4 2 1 Video Phone

  12. Q6: How easy did you find it to engage with your clinician via video/phone counselling? Comments: Easier over time x2 Easier over time. Was a bit to get used to at first. I found it easy to take more Found it extremely easy - in fact I found it easier than if we were in the same room - for some reason I was a lot more relaxed over the video - maybe because the screen was like a security blanket. I find it hard to open up in general, but I think in some ways in was easier to communicate over the phone without distractions. Started well and just got better. Debbie is great. No I found it easier & more relaxing to talk over the phone - I felt relaxed in my own personal space. Had a few delays with sound but we put it down to bad weather. Video Phone

  13. Q7: If given the option, how likely would you be to engage via video/phone counselling rather than in-person? 3 3 1 3 5 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 Video Phone

  14. Q7: If given the option, how likely would you be to engage via video/phone counselling rather than in-person? Comments: What ever is easiest for the person, i.e. work place could be different location Would appreciate first session or two in person before commencing via video/phone. Believe it would benefit connection/relationship. Difficult to make sure I am uninterrupted in my house. Just more personal face to face I was a lot more relaxed. I didn t have to travel. It s my first time using a counselling service and doing it on the phone made it easier for me as it s less personal I like the privacy of meeting face to face as it s more of an intimate thing Privacy, felt safer in my personal space, possibility of out of hours counselling eg: after 5pm, I also felt I could better absorb what was being said & could also take notes as didn't needing to make eye contact etc It just feels more authentic in person I enjoy face to face contact but I would be really stupid to endanger Debbie's health in any way I really like my councillor but we aren t based in the same place so I really enjoy video chatting Ease of access, i.e. no issues with parking and parking wardens, travel etc x2 Harder to connect while online. Better connection in person I prefer face to face Video Phone

  15. Q8: If it meant you would be able to engage in counselling sooner, how likely would you be to choose video/phone counselling over in-person? 7 5 4 2 1 8 1 1 1 Video Phone

  16. Q8: If it meant you would be able to engage in counselling sooner, how likely would you be to choose video/phone counselling over in-person? Comments: Yes. It would mean I would get it when I need it . And maybe by the time you get to me I would be still alive. I feel that the time it takes for you to get to the person in need is too late The sooner you start something the better it is As above 1st time, phone easier as less personal For me the wait time was difficult - it was approx. 4-6 weeks before my first appt (which had been explained) but at the time I was referred for counselling, was the time my need was highest, so if I could speak to someone by phone sooner, it would definitely be beneficial Usually because the wait is so long Due to video chat I ve been able to talk with a councillor faster Again with the parking and parking wardens Cutting wait times would be great Video Phone

  17. Q9: How likely is it that you would recommend video/phone counselling to your friends/whanau seeking support? 7 5 5 6 1 3 2 1 Video Phone

  18. Q9: How likely is it that you would recommend video/phone counselling to your friends/whanau seeking support? Comments: With luck you will get to them before it is too late for them. If you know what I mean My personal experience was very positive Works just as well as face to face and can be more convenient for those who are busy with work, kids or live out of town. Ease of access and privacy more easily maintained It is better than nothing Video Phone

  19. Q10: If you've had previous in-person counselling experiences, how did you find it compares to video/phone counselling? Was video/phone counselling: 2 2 1 2 6 9 3 2 3 Video Phone

  20. Q10: If you've had previous in-person counselling experiences, how did you find it compares to video/phone counselling? Was video/phone counselling Comments: Just more personal body language pick ups etc After 2 sessions the counsellor told me that she could not do anything for me so no point coming. So I didn't. That was in Oamaru. I was a lot more relaxed and engaged On the phone you can focus on the counsellor's voice & what they are saying to you there are no visual distractions. In a small town/city going into an office there is the fear of bumping into someone you may know - which has happened to me twice - I love the total privacy that phone counselling offers. I think it depends more on the counsellor/therapist... Keeping me calm and lowering stress and anxiety no matter how it s done is good for me Video Phone

  21. Q11: Did you have any difficulties using video/phone counselling, or accessing the 'waiting room' in the link sent by your clinician? 2 14 Video 1x crackling noises nil elaboration. 1x loading issues, resolved at 2nd attempt. Nil Phone Session issues.

  22. Q12: In thinking about the goals you had in counselling, were you able to achieve these using video/phone counselling? 5 6 4 8 4 1 1 1 Video Phone

  23. Q12: In thinking about the goals you had in counselling, were you able to achieve these using video/phone counselling? Comments: By being responsible to take action myself (worksheets/info sheets) and then discussing my thoughts/actions was very helpful in my healing process. I was a lot more open and relaxed which meant I was a lot more focussed on what was happening As by that time I was better. But I could have just as easily been dead Not at all For me this worked perfectly. The online resources given really helped with achieving my goals it was like being given an assignment and then working on implementing it till your next consult My situation kept evolving during lockdown so my counsellor had to keep adapting their counselling strategy to help me Video Phone

  24. Q13: Do you have any other comments or feedback about using video counselling? Would prefer to use video counselling than face to face. Video is more convenient time wise and money wise. e.g.: petrol/parking/traffic. It was better than I thought it would be Extremely thankful that I have been able to stay in contact with my councillor during this period It was great - and Debbie is a fantastic counsellor. I am going to miss our sessions. Keep it up we all need to be safe . If we have sick counsellors no one gets their benefit and we all suffer. Worked really well. Counsellor was great. Would be more helpful for people needing immediate help. I'm looking for long term personal help and I find this too stiff.

  25. Q13: Do you have any other comments or feedback about using phone counselling? Very easy to talk and support was good. I appreciate the prompt and friendly service. It has made a difference. Knowing someone was there to listen and support me I am better to take steps to help myself. No, just to say it comes far too late I found it was easily accessible and less confronting, more like having a friendly professional conversation that encouraged me to move forward. It was a relief for me knowing that it was over the phone and not in person Today I was stuck on a work phone call when my counsellor rang. But I was able to quickly call her back - if I was traveling to an office it would be more time lost - for me phone counselling was more comfortable, relaxing, focused, private, time efficient,& less stress & less pressure :) Very convenient. Sometimes I find face to face intimidating or overwhelming emotionally. Phone was much better for me

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