The American Psychological Association’s Monitor (January 2013, Vol 44, No. 1, Print version: page 10), reports:
Talking to a therapist on the phone might achieve the same — or even better — results than face-to-face therapy, according to University of Cambridge researchers.
The study population included over 39,000 British adults who had mild and moderate depression and anxiety disorders.
Bottom line:
Clients who received cognitive behavioral-based therapies (CBT) via phone benefited as much if not more than their counterparts who received in-person therapy.
Caveat:
he findings hold except among the participants with the most severe symptoms.
Where to get details:
September 2012 issue of PLOS ONE.