Psychologists commonly describe online therapy as any therapy which can be delivered by means of telecommunication tools or devices. In other words, if at any time you are interacting with a healthcare professional or a psychologist using a phone, website, or a mobile app, you are deemed to be availing of telepsychology services.
While online therapy has been around in some form or the other for nearly two decades, most of its use was confined to members of the armed forces. With the sudden explosion of smartphone users, app-based companies have grabbed the opportunity with both hands to make it affordable and accessible to the general public.