MEDIA OF COUNSELING

 Individual face to face counseling. It is the most common

medium for counseling. In individual counseling it is a
one-on-one interaction. It involves a two way process
between the counselor and the client.
 Group face to face counseling. The counseling is done in
a group which can consist of three or more
members/clients.
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 Telephone counseling. It refers to a one-to-one
communication conducted via telephones.
 Counseling by letter. This is where counseling is carried
out by correspondence (written communication).
 Counseling by broadcasting. Is counseling done via
radio and TV station programs.
 Online counseling. It refers to the provision of counseling
services via the internet (email, video conferencing.
 Advantages of Online Counseling
 Convenient -any time, any place, whatever suits you
 Flexible - you control everything; receive help when you
want it
 Can deal with embarrassing issues without having to see
anyone
 Your anonymity is protected
 Advantages of Online Counseling
 Get to the root of the problem quicker
 More cost and time effective as you can deal with more
issues in a session
 No need to take time off work
 Receive specialized help no matter where you live in the
world.
 Disdvantages of Online Counseling
Lack of physical presence
Lack of visual and verbal cues
Limited coexistance as one waits for the reply
Not appropriate in emergency cases
No regular appointment time.
 Disdvantages of Online Counseling
Limited computer skills
Equipment and Internet failure
Compromised confidentiality and privacy in shared
environments