Exploring psychological counselors' perspectives on the characteristics and dynamics of online counseling
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This qualitative study explores the perspectives of 14 experienced psychological counselors regarding the characteristics and dynamics of online counseling. It examines how digital platforms influence the therapeutic relationship, client self-disclosure, and professional development, highlighting benefits such as accessibility alongside challenges like technical difficulties and limited nonverbal cues.
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- Author
- Ahmet Buğa (Gaziantep University), Mehmet Özdemir (Gaziantep University), Fatih Bozbayındır (Gaziantep University)
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- 2026-01-12
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- gold
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- 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1708309
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@article{allodium:5fdfff298346412f,
title = {Exploring psychological counselors' perspectives on the characteristics and dynamics of online counseling},
author = {Ahmet Buğa and Mehmet Özdemir and Fatih Bozbayındır},
year = {2026},
journal = {PubMed Central},
doi = {10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1708309},
url = {https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1708309}
}RIS
TY - JOUR TI - Exploring psychological counselors' perspectives on the characteristics and dynamics of online counseling AU - Buğa, Ahmet AU - Özdemir, Mehmet AU - Bozbayındır, Fatih PY - 2026 PB - PubMed Central DO - 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1708309 UR - https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1708309 ER -
APA
Buğa, A., Özdemir, M., & Bozbayındır, F. (2026). Exploring psychological counselors' perspectives on the characteristics and dynamics of online counseling. PubMed Central. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1708309
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