Manovikas IGNOU Special Study Centre 29047D has started Virtual Counselling during this pandemic condition of COVID-19 as per conversation through mail dated April 4, 2020 and meeting held on April 6, 2020 with RCDELHI2. Virtual counseling generally includes counseling using technology, including video conference (e.g. skype), Live Chat (e.g. Google Chat), E-mail (e.g. hush mail) and the telephone. Virtual counseling differs from face-to-face counseling in that: you cannot guarantee confidentiality and privacy to the client.

Modes of Virtual Counselling:

Zoom Cloud

Facebook

Google meet

Whats app etc.

Benefits of Virtual Counselling:

#Web counselling is easily accessible to all those who wish to use it.

# Online therapy overcomes barriers that may preclude others from seeking therapy. For example, individuals residing in rural or remote areas where there is no counselling services can benefit from the accessibility of online counselling.

#Those that are physically disabled or unable to leave their home can also easily access such services with little inconvenience.

#Those that have visual and hearing impairments can also benefit from such services.