COUNSELLORS APPROACHES IN HANDLING COUNSELLING DURING UNPRECEDENTED TIME BETWEEN TWO COUNTRIES

Abstract

This article introduces a study that explores counselors' approaches to counseling duringtimes of unprecedented crisis, with a comparative focus between Brunei Darussalam andIndonesia. This research method uses qualitative research methods with literature studies.Faced with an unprecedented situation such as the COVID-19 pandemic, counselors in bothcountriewere tested in providing effective mental support for their clients. Through thisresearch, various approaches and strategies used by counselors were identified and comparedwith the aim of understanding the factors that influence the success of counseling servicesduring this time of crisis.