Individual counseling is a personal and private interaction between a counselor and a student.
School counselors establish trust and build a helping relationship. They respect the privacy of information, always considering actions in terms of rights, integrity, and the welfare of students. Counselors are obligated by law and ethical standards to report and to refer a case when a person's welfare is in jeopardy. This includes threats to self or others and any suspected child abuse. School counselors establish trust and build a helping relationship.