What Studies Show About Telephone Sex Counseling

Call-based counseling is a relatively new phenomenon that has produced some very significant results. Many hospitals and clinics are experimenting with telephone therapy to treat a wide variety of concerns from cancer treatment to depression.

Dr. Cynthia Lee Dennis of the University of Toronto states that this form of “telecare” helps depressive patients feel “included and part of something. It certainly makes therapy more convenient for clients who struggle with complicated schedules, mobility issues and the dread of encountering a doctor in a face-to-face context.”

The Journal of the American Medical Association added their two cents citing studies that suggested cancer patients who regularly conversed with a nurse via telecare experienced greater improvement in terms of pain reduction and general happiness. Dr. Kurt Kroenke of the Indiana University, states that regular doctor-patient discussion should be a “secondary part” of treatment but that it is often ignored.

The list of medical journals exploring the positive effects of telephone counseling is vast. The Archives of General Psychiatry related studies that showed telephone therapy helped outpatients recovering from drug and alcohol addiction finish their treatment faster and stay sober. The Behavior Therapy publication supported telephone therapy for psychotherapy sessions, since 42% of surveyed adults showed recovery, which is close to the 50% recovery rate observed in patients who take face-to-face therapy.

All of this is encouraging news for doctors, therapists and counselors who should now seriously consider implementation of phone counseling services. Naturally, patients are thrilled with the idea, as phone counseling are a tremendous benefit to those who deal with transportation or shyness issues, among the many.

One of the most interesting developments in phone therapy is that of telephone sex counseling. Telephone sex counseling involves talking specifically about sexual issues with a trained clinical professional. The idea of talking about sex (and sexual dysfunction) can be intimating for many people who, for that reason, would not reach out for help.

Sexual problems are not just frustrating but can lead to loneliness and isolation, divorce or chronic depression. Therefore, telephone sex counseling could rightfully be considered emergency counseling sessions, every bit as relevant as a medical helpline.

We have observed the proven results and it is clear that phone counseling is highly effective—even with patients suffering from clinical depression, sexual and relationship problems, and addiction!

Telephone sex therapy is an exciting avenue for both clients and therapists to resolve intimacy problems in a safe, private environment.