What Are the Concerns about Distance Counseling?
It lacks visual cues: Technology-assisted counseling can be devoid of visual cues. Counselors and clients must take this into account in their interactions with each other.
Is the counselor professional? Clients must make sure that the counselor they are working with is trained and operates under ethical governance.
Is confidentiality maintained? It is recommended that clients select counselors who are responsible about protecting their privacy and confidentiality. Clients must also take responsibility for conducting themselves in a manner so as to ensure their privacy.