As a virtual counselor, your responsibilities are to provide remote support for your clients in a specialized field, such as academic advice, legal guidance, or emotional therapy. You may use a webcam, online portal, or phone to help clients with a variety of physical, mental, and emotional needs. Many aspects of this job vary based on the type of counseling you provide. For example, academic counselors may focus on career advice while legal counselors can help individuals determine whether or not they have a case worth pursuing in court. Some virtual counselors work from home, while other professionals provide remote guidance from an office or care facility.