BİLİŞSEL DAVRANIŞÇI YAKLAŞIMA DAYALI ÇEVRİM İÇİ PSİKOLOJİK DANIŞMANIN SAĞLIK KAYGISINI NASIL ETKİLEDİĞİNE İLİŞKİN DANIŞAN GÖRÜŞLERİ

This research aims to investigate the client's perceptions of the effects of an online psychological counselling intervention built on a cognitive behavioural framework on health anxiety. The status study pattern from qualitative research techniques was applied in this study. Research subjects are chosen using a criteria sampling methodology from purpose sampling techniques. Accordingly, the research's working group has not been diagnosed, but has created three consultants who have high health concerns and are involved in online psychological counseling intervention based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). The research used a semistructured interview form developed by the researcher as a data collection tool. In the analysis of research data, the thematic analysis method was included. Analysis of the data was done with the NVivo 12 package program, which received the trial version. According to the research findings, the online CBT intervention reduces health anxiety, improves the skills of thinking more realistically and realising cognitive thinking characteristics, and has a positive effect on social relations. It has also been determined that it improves problem solving skills and is effective in reducing concerns other than health anxiety. The ability to attend therapy sessions from different locations was also seen as a positive aspect of the online CBT intervention. The advisors also emphasised the ability to use time productively and the lower costs compared to in-person therapy as two additional benefits. Additionally, the issue of internet-related technical issues and distractions brought on by less variance in body language have been identified as undesirable aspects of the online CBT session. The study's conclusions have produced recommendations for professionals in the field of application who study mental health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]