Challenges Impeding the Performance of Psychological Specialists and Educational Counselors in the University Context and Strategies to Overcome Them

Abstract

The current study aimed to identify the obstacles faced by the specialists in psychology and educational counselor in the university setting, as well as the ways to overcome them. It addressed key elements such as the definition of psychological counseling, its objectives, and the counseling process. Furthermore, it highlighted the major obstacles that hinder the effectiveness of counseling in the university environment and explored strategies to overcome them. The study concluded with a set of proposals to enhance the effectiveness of counseling in the university setting.