Comparing face-to-face and videoconferencing psychotherapy in developing patient-therapist working relationships and symptom reductions

Evidence summary – BITE (Brokering Innovation Through Evidence)
Mental Health

Who needs to know? 

  • Service commissioners
  • Practicing psychotherapists
  • Those accessing psychological support

Results 

Videoconferencing psychotherapy (VCP) was worse than face-to-face therapy for developing patient-therapist working relationships (working alliances) but was as effective at reducing target symptoms (outcome).

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