INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO COUNSELING: INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY WITH TRADITIONAL THERAPIES

Abstract

The integration of technology into traditional counselling practices is revolutionising mental health care by improving accessibility and therapeutic outcomes. Tools like tele-therapy, virtual reality (VR), and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven systems are expanding therapy’s reach, providing innovative solutions to address mental health challenges. Tele-therapy breaks down barriers such as geographical distance and time constraints, allowing clients to receive therapy remotely. VR immerses clients in controlled environments, ideal for treating anxiety, PTSD, and phobias through exposure therapy. AI-driven chatbots offer on-demand, personalised support, delivering cognitive-behavioural interventions and emotional assistance to complement human therapists.