What are the disadvantages of online counselling?
Here are some: The counsellor can’t see you, or see your reactions to what they are saying. This means that there may be important cues that are missed. When you are online, you will need to tell your counsellor things that you wouldn’t have to face to face. Online counselling is not appropriate for all issues. Although we do our best to protect your confidentiality, it cannot be guaranteed on the Internet. If you are not familiar with text-based communication (msn, sms, etc) then trying to engage with a counsellor while you also struggle with a new medium can be stressful. It is important to tell your counsellor if you are having difficulties. Online counselling is relatively new, and standards and models are still being developed.
