Abstract

SILVA, Daniel  and  MORI, Valéria. Subjective processes of online psychotherapy: challenges and possibilities. NTQR [online]. 2022, vol.13, e683.  Epub Sep 08, 2022. ISSN 2184-7770.  https://doi.org/10.36367/ntqr.13.2022.e683.

Introduction: This research paper discusses the practice of psychotherapy using technological devices. Known as online psychotherapy, the possibility for psychologists to provide aid through cell phones and computers mediated by the Internet is an alternative method that has existed for many years, thanks to the accelerated advances of technology worldwide. With the emergence of COVID-19 pandemic and considering the recommended guidelines by the WHO, online psychotherapy emerged as a viable alternative for psychologists and psychotherapists, making it possible for professionals to adapt their work to continue the objective of mobilizing subjective senses. Goals: Based on González Rey’s Theory of Subjectivity, this research aimed to inquire into the use of technological devices to carry out online psychotherapy sessions and its implications for future practices of psychologists and psychotherapists. Methods: Based on the foundations of Qualitative Epistemology and using the constructive-interpretative method, virtual meetings were held through Google Meet. The meetings were recorded and transcribed to gather information and build hypotheses and raise several considerations on the difficulties in changing working habits, on the need to overcome the challenges imposed by these changes, and the commitment to the profession and the patient. Results: The research has shown that online psychotherapy is an efficient way to help improve patients' mental health, but it still faces challenges, such as: adapting ways of working, overcoming prejudices, and adhering to the virtual environment. Conclusions: Online psychotherapy, with advantages and disadvantages presented in this paper, is still a process that is being subjectivized. Despite its relevance under the pandemic, the modality requires further elaboration and methodological inquiries for its use in other atypical situations.

Keywords : Online psychotherapy; Technological devices; Theory of subjectivity; Subjective senses..

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