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Reaching Out: Your Easy Guide to Finding Affordable Quality Online Therapy
Reaching out for online mental health support but not sure where to start? Reaching Out is the guide for you!
Packed with useful information, and written in everyday English, Reaching Out will help you make informed decisions.
This short, easy text answers common questions such as:
•When is working online totally terrific and when should I avoid it?
•Should I look for a psychiatrist, psychologist, or some other mental health practitioner? What do all the titles mean anyway?
•How can I tell who’s professional and who is out to scam me?
•How secret are sessions?
•Do I need fancy software or can I just Zoom?
•How do I pick the right person to work with?
•Do culture and shared experience matter?
•What do I need to do to get the most out of therapy?
This practical guide is written by an academic and a practitioner, so you benefit from a wide perspective.
Dr Alvin Ng is a professor of psychology, the Founding President of the Malaysian Society of Clinical Psychology, and the author of journal articles and scientific publications.
Ellen Whyte is a Scottish-Dutch counselling psychologist in Malaysia. She has an international practice with clients based in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and North America.
As Alvin and Ellen take you through the basics, they also offer individual comments and insights. Sometimes they disagree!
Finally, while Alvin and Ellen are based in Malaysia, they write for an international audience. So, take advantage of global online therapy services, and read Reaching Out.
Packed with useful information, and written in everyday English, Reaching Out will help you make informed decisions.
This short, easy text answers common questions such as:
•When is working online totally terrific and when should I avoid it?
•Should I look for a psychiatrist, psychologist, or some other mental health practitioner? What do all the titles mean anyway?
•How can I tell who’s professional and who is out to scam me?
•How secret are sessions?
•Do I need fancy software or can I just Zoom?
•How do I pick the right person to work with?
•Do culture and shared experience matter?
•What do I need to do to get the most out of therapy?
This practical guide is written by an academic and a practitioner, so you benefit from a wide perspective.
Dr Alvin Ng is a professor of psychology, the Founding President of the Malaysian Society of Clinical Psychology, and the author of journal articles and scientific publications.
Ellen Whyte is a Scottish-Dutch counselling psychologist in Malaysia. She has an international practice with clients based in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and North America.
As Alvin and Ellen take you through the basics, they also offer individual comments and insights. Sometimes they disagree!
Finally, while Alvin and Ellen are based in Malaysia, they write for an international audience. So, take advantage of global online therapy services, and read Reaching Out.
59 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 30, 2020
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Ellen Whyte
15 books47 followersEllen Whyte married her best friend and moved to the tropics where they are living their own Happily Ever After. She believes writing is not so much a passion as an obsession.
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She writes sweet romance novels with strong women and very hunky men as Ellen Whyte, and twisted stories of love, mayhem, and murder as AJ Adams.
When she’s not writing, she’s cooking and gossiping with her friends. She is also personal maid to rescue cats Target, Guido and Swooner.
Come and chat with her on FB at www.facebook.com/ewhyte
GET BIG DISCOUNTS for new releases! Join Ellen's mailing list and get new release special deals, member only giveaways, and free advanced copies.
To sign up, visit her blog at sweethotsexy.blogspot.com.
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November 22, 2020
Reaching Out: Your Easy Guide to Finding Affordable Quality Online Therapy
by Ellen Whyte and Alvin Ng Lai Oon
Relevant, concise, easy to understand information for persons considering counseling whether face to face or online. This book has something for everyone. It takes into consideration the person, where they live, laws within countries of the counselor and counseled, confidentiality, safety and more. I would highly recommend it as a quick succinct starting point in determining whether or not counseling might be beneficial to you and which format might work best.
Thank you to the author for the ARC – This is my honest review.
5 Stars.
by Ellen Whyte and Alvin Ng Lai Oon
Relevant, concise, easy to understand information for persons considering counseling whether face to face or online. This book has something for everyone. It takes into consideration the person, where they live, laws within countries of the counselor and counseled, confidentiality, safety and more. I would highly recommend it as a quick succinct starting point in determining whether or not counseling might be beneficial to you and which format might work best.
Thank you to the author for the ARC – This is my honest review.
5 Stars.
November 26, 2020
Simply put, it truly a well written, concise, clear guide to mental health guide and finding the right help for you. Nothing heavy, just clear and helpful. Puts reader at ease truly.
December 1, 2020
I was asked to review this book as I’ve had some experience with the issues talked about within, and I was interested to know whether a book written the other side of the world would have any relevance to how mental health is dealt with in the UK.
The short answer is yes. It is relevant, and there’s some fascinating and vital information which could prove highly useful for anyone experiencing mental health difficulties, whether personally or with someone they know.
The book is written in an engaging style which in no way alienates the reader. It takes into account different cultures, gender, sexuality and race. It sounds like a lot, and it is a massive subject. One could easily write a book ten times as large and still not cover it all.
But the difference is, Ellen Whyte’s human, approachable writing and Dr. Alvin Ng’s medical knowledge is a winning combination that has produced a book which is highly readable as well as being useful, compassionate as well as being analytical, a layperson’s guide to how to find help when it might seem there is none to be found. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone wanting to tackle their mental health, or support those around them.
In countries where mental health isn’t acknowledged as a problem, or the stigma is so bad, people won’t ever admit it or talk about it, this book really does address these issues. It takes the fear out of global online therapy, meaning more people than ever will be able to seek help.
There are so many self-help books out there, but this one helps you find the people who should be helping YOU, and giving good information on how to avoid the quacks and the charlatans. It’s definitely worth checking out
The short answer is yes. It is relevant, and there’s some fascinating and vital information which could prove highly useful for anyone experiencing mental health difficulties, whether personally or with someone they know.
The book is written in an engaging style which in no way alienates the reader. It takes into account different cultures, gender, sexuality and race. It sounds like a lot, and it is a massive subject. One could easily write a book ten times as large and still not cover it all.
But the difference is, Ellen Whyte’s human, approachable writing and Dr. Alvin Ng’s medical knowledge is a winning combination that has produced a book which is highly readable as well as being useful, compassionate as well as being analytical, a layperson’s guide to how to find help when it might seem there is none to be found. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone wanting to tackle their mental health, or support those around them.
In countries where mental health isn’t acknowledged as a problem, or the stigma is so bad, people won’t ever admit it or talk about it, this book really does address these issues. It takes the fear out of global online therapy, meaning more people than ever will be able to seek help.
There are so many self-help books out there, but this one helps you find the people who should be helping YOU, and giving good information on how to avoid the quacks and the charlatans. It’s definitely worth checking out
November 30, 2020
This really is a little gem of a book for anyone considering therapy but unsure about what may be involved and how to go about it. It's a short guide, written in simple terms but packed with down to earth information and advice, suitable for those who may have wondered about seeking professional help but nervous about it. It outlines the different options available, the pros and cons of online therapy and counselling, as well as how to choose a therapist and what to expect. Covering such topics as confidentiality, technology options and getting the most from your sessions, this practical guide separates facts from myths and will be invaluable in helping people to avoid being scammed.
Concerned mainly with online therapy, it also answers many questions people may have who are considering any kind of counselling or mental health therapy. This is an area that many find difficult to discuss with family or friends, but searching online for answers can be unreliable. The authors are professional therapists and clearly know their subject, which is laid out concisely and simply, in plain English. A very accessible little guide that should give many people the confidence to get the help they want. Thoroughly recommend.
Concerned mainly with online therapy, it also answers many questions people may have who are considering any kind of counselling or mental health therapy. This is an area that many find difficult to discuss with family or friends, but searching online for answers can be unreliable. The authors are professional therapists and clearly know their subject, which is laid out concisely and simply, in plain English. A very accessible little guide that should give many people the confidence to get the help they want. Thoroughly recommend.
November 23, 2020
This guide is very informative.
Its written in a way that anyone can follow and understand.
I, for one, never realised that some victims are arrested for a crime committed against them.
Mental health is so important. More now than any other time.
To have this guide.
I know it's written with malaysia in mind. Yet the authors make you aware that online Mental Health Sevices. Work well in all countries and allow you to keep it personal. To a day and time that suits you.
Also its okay if you don't gel with the first practitioner you meet. That's so important to know.
All in all this is a well thought out tool, for anyone needing to reach out for help. It does what it says on the cover. An easy step guide to affordable Quality Online Therapy. All from the perspective of Practitioners.
Its written in a way that anyone can follow and understand.
I, for one, never realised that some victims are arrested for a crime committed against them.
Mental health is so important. More now than any other time.
To have this guide.
I know it's written with malaysia in mind. Yet the authors make you aware that online Mental Health Sevices. Work well in all countries and allow you to keep it personal. To a day and time that suits you.
Also its okay if you don't gel with the first practitioner you meet. That's so important to know.
All in all this is a well thought out tool, for anyone needing to reach out for help. It does what it says on the cover. An easy step guide to affordable Quality Online Therapy. All from the perspective of Practitioners.
November 24, 2020
This is a concise book on how to reach out for professional mental health care via online methods. It guides you on the practicalities and the do's and dont's of seeking help for whatever that ails you mentally. The two writers have outlined the scope of what a professional mental health care individual does and doesn't do. This book is a no punches pulled kind of guide and will help most people understand how to seek help should they need it. Although the book is co-written I feel that it leans more towards one than the other. Overall, the book is titled very aptly. From a person who has some prior knowledge of mental health care I believe this book will be able to open up one's mind to seek help.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 29, 2020
Our mental health is of most imprtance to all of us and most of all now when some of us can feel the pressure of isolation due to the Pandemic. These days when the face to face meetings are less and less possible, we are forced to find alternative ways of communication and sometimes online can be tricky. Reaching out is one of the guides that helps it's readers to identify the best mental specialist suited for one's needs and offers alternative ways of getting help both online and offline. It is easy to read, concise and really helpful in regards to what to look when researching for a mental health specialist. I would recommend the guide to whomever would need some help in the mental health department weather being with how to choose a specialist or the best therapy methods. Don't miss this read
November 26, 2020
Reaching Out: Your Easy Guide to Finding Affordable Quality Online Therapy ~ is an essential read for anyone who is in the helping profession. This book simplifies what to do, who to contact, how to select the specialist you need, for the purpose you want.
When one is confused, overwhelmed, undecided, anxious, overcome by the opinions of other people, and many, many other situations that cause us to lose our sense of "flow" and ease, and balance, one is comforted by the fact that there are professionals near enough to us, who can offer support.
And if we are concerned about privacy, or if we think we are shy, or wonder if we can be helped at all, there are people qualified who can put us at ease. People who will not judge but support us through challenging situations.
Clear, concise, and easily understood reference material.
When one is confused, overwhelmed, undecided, anxious, overcome by the opinions of other people, and many, many other situations that cause us to lose our sense of "flow" and ease, and balance, one is comforted by the fact that there are professionals near enough to us, who can offer support.
And if we are concerned about privacy, or if we think we are shy, or wonder if we can be helped at all, there are people qualified who can put us at ease. People who will not judge but support us through challenging situations.
Clear, concise, and easily understood reference material.
November 25, 2020
Easy to read book on what to look out for in searching for Mental Health professionals online.
The book covers the different means to communicate with the health professional for folk who are new to technology, but even if you aren't help's aplenty.
Two good advises were on the differences of 'directive' versus 'non-directive' approach to consultation and how to spot an online scammer or poser with fake credentials.
The book covers the different means to communicate with the health professional for folk who are new to technology, but even if you aren't help's aplenty.
Two good advises were on the differences of 'directive' versus 'non-directive' approach to consultation and how to spot an online scammer or poser with fake credentials.
November 30, 2020
If you're worried about your mental health and are wondering about how to find an online expert to listen and guide you, this is the book for you. You'll learn about the difference between a psychiatric and a psychologist, the qualifications they each should have, the right online tools and what to expect when getting online counselling including tips so you don't get scammed.
The book is written in an easy-to-read manner so you don't feel overwhelmed or apprehensive. Highly recommended.
The book is written in an easy-to-read manner so you don't feel overwhelmed or apprehensive. Highly recommended.
December 1, 2020
Educational and Informative
The first chapter read more like an article but once you get into it it flows and reads well
I loved the “Alvin says” and “Ellen says” tidbits
Speaking as someone who has phone therapy all there points were spot on.
It was really interesting to see and think about issues that could affect others
A very niche book but interesting if you are looking to start therapy with lots of great tips
The first chapter read more like an article but once you get into it it flows and reads well
I loved the “Alvin says” and “Ellen says” tidbits
Speaking as someone who has phone therapy all there points were spot on.
It was really interesting to see and think about issues that could affect others
A very niche book but interesting if you are looking to start therapy with lots of great tips
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November 28, 2020I am usually used in spotting scammers on online dating sites so to actually get tips on how to detect one that disguise as a mental health practitioner is super helpful. Looking for red flags and able to ask the right questions is truly important in finding the right therapist.
December 29, 2020
I love that this book is a no-nonsense, straight-to-the-point guidebook. As I was reading it, I imagined myself needing help with my mental health. I was pleased that I could easily find the information that I needed.
This guidebook shares some tips on what you need to know to "find the perfect match," the differences between meeting a mental health professional face-to-face vs. online; and the pros and cons of some online tools/services such as Skype, Google Meet, Zoom, WhatsApp, etc. when communicating with a mental health professional.
This guidebook shares some tips on what you need to know to "find the perfect match," the differences between meeting a mental health professional face-to-face vs. online; and the pros and cons of some online tools/services such as Skype, Google Meet, Zoom, WhatsApp, etc. when communicating with a mental health professional.
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