The reality of psychological and educational counseling in Palestine in light of international standards

This article aims to introduce the Reality of Psychological and Educational Counselling in Palestine in Light of International Standards. The article is based on descriptive analytical method. The research results have shown that there are obstacles considering psychological and educational counseling as same as international ones. These obstacles are at the level of each legislation, administration, the culture of society concerning counselling, and some other obstacles. Moreover, that the reality of counselling is still kind of late more than a lot of other advanced countries as it's a modern science in the Palestinian culture, beside that there is particularity for Palestinian reality because it's under the Israeli occupation. As a result, the author has recommended more training concerning counselling field, and strengthen counselling role in different institutions, and working on developing the legislation that help satisfying the need of Palestinian society in counselling. In addition to provide them with enough financial support to achieve this purpose.