In-cooperating E- Counselling in the Professional Development of Counselling Practice: Merits and Demerits

Abstract

E-counselling is the provision of professional mental health to the clients through the internet or it can be called online counselling. This theoretical study sets out to investigate the merits and demerits of incorporating E-counselling as one of the best practices in the professional development of counselling practice in Anambra State, Nigeria. The researchers observed from the findings that E-counselling saves time, money and it increases the sense of privacy. It helps the clients and therapist to pay close attention to their thoughts and feelings while still engaging in dialogues. Despite these amazing advantages, some disadvantages could still be found. Based on the findings, conclusions were made.