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Psychotherapists’ perceptions and attitudes towards the use of Online Therapy during Covid-19 pandemic in Harare, Zimbabwe

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  • Tracy Marumure

    (Allied Health Practitioners of Zimbabwe, P.O. Box A14 Avondale, Harare, Zimbabwe,Great Zimbabwe University, Off Old Great Zimbabwe Road, Box 1235 Masvingo, Zimbabwe)

  • Lee Dzaramba

    (Allied Health Practitioners of Zimbabwe, P.O. Box A14 Avondale, Harare, Zimbabwe)

  • Jerikias Marumure

    (Great Zimbabwe University, Off Old Great Zimbabwe Road, Box 1235 Masvingo, Zimbabwe)

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has unexpectedly forced many businesses and organisations to close their doors, including mental health services. This has driven many psychotherapists to use information and communication technologies (ICTs) to provide services to their clients during the COVID-19 pandemic.However, little is known about how such technologies has impacted their practice.This study aimed to explore the perceptions of psychotherapists toward the use of online / cyber counselling. Data was collected via online dissemination of questionnaires 50 practising psychologists, from different areas of specialisations. The results showed their past experience with online psychotherapy, use of online platforms during the pandemic, the challenges they encountered in online sessions, and their general perceptions and attitudes toward online psychotherapy. Most psychotherapists showed a positive attitude towards online therapy during the pandemic, noting flexibility of the method among many others. The perceptions and attitudes are influenced by clinical experienced, availability of ICT tools and the ability to shift from the traditional face to face therapy to online therapy. Limitations of this survey study, implications and future directions were highlighted in this research.

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  • Tracy Marumure & Lee Dzaramba & Jerikias Marumure, 2021. "Psychotherapists’ perceptions and attitudes towards the use of Online Therapy during Covid-19 pandemic in Harare, Zimbabwe," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 5(09), pages 505-510, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:5:y:2021:i:09:p:505-510
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