Consultancy Portfolio

(For detailed information on articles, chapters and book publications see DeeAnna’s Curriculum Vitae and Kate’s Curriculum Vitae)

Consultancy and Training

We have provided training, coaching and/or consultancy to the following organizations:

• The University of Greenwich
• The Inland Revenue
• The College of Law of England and Wales
• The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
• The National Institute of Clinical Excellence
• Visyon.org.uk
• Help2cope.com
• Friendly-Ear.com
• Focus EAP
• Childline UK
• Face2Face (Scope)
• Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia
• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• The Gambling Industry Charitable Trust
• Cardiff University
• Terrence Higgins Trust
• Distance Therapy
• The Brighton Federation of Disabled People
• Webhealth.co.nz
• Plymouth University
• ReadyMinds
• Trinity College Dublin
• TalkToACounsellor.co.uk
• Kasamba.com (LivePerson)
• PACE
• Relate
• Liquic.com
• Breakthrough.com (now MDLive)
• University of College Cork, Ireland
• State of Wyoming Department of Health
• Institute for Life Coach Training
• Workplace Options
• EAPA South Africa
• Kansas City EAPA
• Georgia Society for Clinical Social Work
• Relationships Scotland
• Prime Counselling
• RDASH
• American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy: Alaska Division
• University of Birmingham
• Montclair State Univeristy- Center for Career Services
• Metro New York Chapter of the National Rehabilitation Association
• Foundation Together Kosovo
• United Kingdom Council of Psychotherapy
• BACP Coaching Division
• The Risk Awareness and Management Programme
• Life 2.0 Documentary ro*co films Viewer’s Guide
• Streetwise Newcastle
• insight Counselling Dundee
• MyPossibleSelf.com
• Psychologist Protection Society
• Metanoia Institute
• JMIR Publications (peer review)
• Gnowbe Learn

Keynotes and Presentations have been provided to the following organizations, conferences and conventions:

• Association for Coaching – London Division
• International E-Health Summit
• British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
• British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy Coaching Division
• Counselor Education in Second Life
• Employee Assistance European Forum
• Employee Assistance Professionals Association
• Universities Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
• University of San Paolo
• European/World Congress of Psychology
• International Association of CyberTherapy, Training and Rehabilitation
• Association of Managers of Student Services in Higher Education
• Association of Internet Researchers
• Association of Counselling at Work
• American Psychiatric Association
• American Psychological Associaton
• Psychotherapy Networker Symposium
• Licensed Professional Counselor Association of Georgia
• New York Mental Health Counselors Association
• New Jersey Counseling Association
• World EAP Conference
• International Medical Informatics Association MEDINFO
• Georgia Society for Clinical Social Work
• Mid-Atlantic Consortium for Human Services
• National Association for Rural Mental Health
• National Youth-at-Risk Conference
• American Mental Health Counselors  Association
• Breakthrough.com  Initial Advisory Board Member Panel

Ethical Frameworks

In addition, our Ethical Frameworks have either been adopted by or referenced in the development of organizational codes of ethics by the following:..

• Employee Assistance Professionals Association (EAPA)
• Counselling and Psychotherapy in Scotland (COSCA)
• British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
• Ohio Psychological Association
• Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
• The Institute for Life Coach Training
• National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
• Association of Social Work Boards
• Clinical Social Work Association
• Counciel on Social Work Education
• RAMP Guide

In the News

Mentions of Online Therapy Institute and Kate & DeeAnna in the media:

• The Independent Mentally ill ‘exploited’ by unaccredited online counselling January 13, 2018. Kate Anthony inteviewed about the lack of counselling regulations in the UK.
• The Guardian Thousands go online for therapy. But does it work? February 12, 2017. Kate Anthony interviewed about online therapy.
• Gretta Louw Avatar as Prosthesis 1 February 26, 2016 Kate Anthony interviewed in Online Therapy Institute’s Second Life offices for an artistic research project.
• The Daily Dot Avatars and “Ellie”: The future of Web therapy is now.  July 1, 2013. DeeAnna Nagel  interviewed about avatar therapy and telemental health.
• HIMSS Engage! Transforming Healthcare Through Digital Patient Engagement- DeeAnna Nagel as Case Study Interviewee: Online Therapy & Patient Engagement. 2013.
• Inquisitr Sandy Hook Truthers Say Robbie Parker Video Is Evidence Of Hoax Jan 18, 2013. DeeAnna Nagel interviewed about the grieving process. Online therapy is mentioned as a viable counseling option for people who have experienced a traumatic event.
• The Irish Times Technology makes mark in treatment of mental health issues December 6, 2012. DeeAnna Nagel interviewed about the use of technology in mental health interventions.
• Bradenton Herald Therapy via Skype? More therapists stay mobile with new technology Nov 6, 2012 DeeAnna Nagel interviewed about video-counseling.
• Counselling at Work Into the Future Autumn 2012. Kate Anthony interviewed about how technology will impact work environments in the future.
• MSN Her Tweetiquette – how to make social media work for you Aug 21, 2012 Kate Anthony interviewed about social media..
• Women’s Health The Doctor Will Skype You Now May 2012 Article about video therapy- DeeAnna interviewed..
• APA’s Monitor on Psychology A second life for practice? & Virtual training tools March 2012 Tori Angeles interviews DeeAnna Nagel and writes about avatar therapy and virtual worlds..
• Psychotherapy Networker Clinician’s Digest: The Age of Digital TherapySeptember/October 2011. DeeAnna Nagel interviewed regarding online therapy..
• ACA’s Counseling Today Finding technology’s role in the counseling relationshipOctober 2011 Lynne Shallcross interviews DeeAnna Nagel and gives counselors much needed information about technology, clients and counseling..
• Los  Angeles Times The Unreal World: “Web Therapy” plot has some issues September 26, 2011- Kate Anthony interviewed about Lisa Kudrow’s comedy, Web Therapy..
• The New York Times When Your Therapist is Only a Click Away September 23, 2011- DeeAnna Nagel interviewed about video therapy..
• Psychotherapy Networker The New Technologies of Change & Extending the Conversation: How to Use Social Media to Enhance Your Practice September/October 2010 Jordan Magaziner interviews DeeAnna Nagel and cgives a good overview for therapists regarding web 2.0 and change! Marina London offers social media tips and mentions @therapyonline!.
• BACP’s Counselling at Work Division Journal, Winter 2010/2011 – Rick Hughes interviews Kate Anthony and DeeAnna Merz Nagel about the relevance of their resources to the workplace and their own magazine – Therapeutic Innovations in Light of Technology (TILT) 
• Scientific American Mind Distance Therapy Comes of Age Robert Epstein discusses online therapy; Online Therapy Institute’s chat room and pictures of Kate and DeeAnna’s avatars are featured.
• Fast Company, November 2010 DeeAnna Merz Nagel participated in Fast Company’s The Influence Project and her avatar is one of 28,795 photographs received as part of the social media experiment. All of the photographs were included as part of a special feature section in this issue.
• New Scientist September 18, 2010 DeeAnna Merz Nagel and Kate Anthony interviewed for article, The Virtual Therapist Will See You Now and Online Therapy Institute’s Get Verified program is mentioned.
• Kate Anthony interviewed for Counselling in Scotland, the Journal of the Counselling and Psychotherapy in Scotland Association, Spring 2010. Technology in Counselling and Psychotherapy
• inMotion May/June 2010, Volume 20, Issue 3 DeeAnna Merz Nagel interviewed~ Online Therapy and Social Interaction
• SHRM March 19, 2010 DeeAnna Merz Nagel interviewed Avatar Gambling: Pleasurable Pastime or Potential Problem?
• Employee Assistance Report May 2010 Online Therapy Institute featured Ethical and Legal Considerations of Online Counseling are Ongoing
• Choice Magazine December 2009 Online Therapy Institute featured Online Coaching: The Next Step in Technology and Client Service.
• Techcrunch T50 2009 DeeAnna Nagel, as part of the Breakthrough’s Advisory Board, participates in the a presentation to Techcrunch. Funding was awarded. Techcrunch T50 Breakthrough
• Mental Health Today December 2009 Kate Anthony interviewed High Tech Therapy.
• Zest Magazine December 2009 Kate Anthony interviewed Are You Ready for Therapy?
• Psychcentral June 29, 2009 DeeAnna Merz Nagel featured Top Ten Psych Tweeps
• 4FM Ireland May 30, 2009 Weekend Breakfast show with Michael Comyn interviewed Kate Anthony kate 
• New Statesman June 26, 2008 Kate Anthony interviewed Virtual Blues
• Scientific American July 7, 2008 Online Therapy Institute featured in 60-Second Psych Podcast E-Therapy: Working it Out Online
• Science Notes 2009 Kate Anthony and DeeAnna Merz Nagel interviewed in Second Life I Am My Avatar
• Stars and Stripes August 27, 2009 DeeAnna Merz Nagel interviewed Tricare Program Offers Online Counseling
• EAP Digest Summer 2009 DeeAnna Merz Nagel interviewed Online Counseling Crosses the Chasm
• The Coaching Commons August 1, 2009 DeeAnna Merz Nagel interviewed by Mark Joyella Coaching and Twitter: A Fantastic Tool but Watch Out for the Sharp Edges
• The Coaching Commons September 18, 2009 DeeAnna Merz Nagel interviewed in Second Life by Mark Joyella Quick Video: A Voyage into the World of Online Coaching
• The Metaverse Journal March 30, 2009 Interview – DeeAnna Nagel and Kate Anthony, Online Therapy Institute
• InnerWorld Magazine March 2009 Kate Anthony and DeeAnna Merz Nagel interviewed in Second Life Online Therapy Institute
• USA Today November 17, 2004 DeeAnna Merz Nagel interviewed  Internet Offers Relief of Holiday Blues