Counselor/teacher can be non-directive
In the beginning some learners find it difficult to speak on tape. (phonophobia)
Learners might find that the conversation lacks spontaneity.
Teachers can find it strange to give their students so much freedom and tend to intervene too much.
The presentation of this method in the classroom is process-based and not content-based which makes it difficult to build the outline of this method.
Time control
Student number control