Nowadays online consultations are very common. You can communicate from anywhere in the world, you don’t need to waste time and money on travel; many people find it more comfortable to hold meetings at home. It would seem that no preparation is needed for such meetings, but this is not so. The effectiveness of online therapy depends in part on how it is delivered. In the office, all conditions for comfortable and safe work are usually already met. But when the consultation takes place online, the responsibility for organizing the place lies with the client. WHAT IS IMPORTANT TO DO BEFORE THE ONLINE SESSION: ☑️ Organize a comfortable and safe space for yourself 💻 Prepare a laptop/computer/tablet. It should be comfortably located so that you can be clearly seen and speak comfortably. It is advisable that it is not a telephone, because... it will be distracting with messages and has a small screen. A large screen creates the feeling that your interlocutor is nearby. It is also important that there is good lighting. ☑️Check your connection and equipment🔊You need good internet, a video camera and a microphone for comfortable communication. Make sure you can be clearly heard and seen.☑️Create silence🔇Mute your phone and close doors and windows if necessary.Do not be in public places or driving during the consultation. It is advisable to be at home. You must be alone in the room so that no one disturbs you (husband, children, etc.). This distracts from speaking freely and there may be a fear that someone will hear you. Accordingly, you may not tell the psychologist everything, fearing that someone will hear or choosing your words carefully. It is advisable that no one is at home at all, but this is possible.☑️Prepare a handkerchief/paper napkins and water. You may cry and get thirsty. If you follow these simple recommendations, consultations will be as productive as possible.🖥️I conduct consultations via Skype. An option to hold it on Zoom is possible. In case of technical problems that cannot be resolved, we reschedule the meeting for another time. If you prefer face-to-face meetings, I also conduct consultations in Sevastopol.