ABSTRACT
Setting up an online practice does not seem very challenging at first glance; just a matter of having a computer, sound, a webcam, and the Internet. This chapter provides information to help psychotherapists develop their online practice efficiently, professionally, and legally. Within the online therapeutic relationship, telepresence, "the feeling of being in someone's presence without sharing any immediate physical space", is emerging as a key consideration to reflect on when making psychotherapists's choice of format for his/her online practice and how he/she wish to work with the online therapeutic relationship. While the reviews and research seem to indicate that the online therapeutic relationship can work well, there are some major hurdles to overcome in developing the therapeutic relationship online. The chapter explains that how the therapeutic alliance was a cornerstone in the positive therapeutic relationship, alongside a client's capacity and readiness to engage with the process.
