Counselling helps people navigate difficult life situations, such as loss in academic careers, loss of a job, death of a loved one, divorce, natural disasters etc. Online counselling is a new development in mental health where a trained therapist or counsellor provides psychological help over the internet. This book gives up-to-the date information, ethical and legal advice, on the practicalities of setting up or joining a service, and the essential therapeutic skills needed to be an effective online therapist.