Li ve demons tra tion is a n i mportant pedagogi c tool in courses ai med a t teaching s tudents how to conduct counselling. It fa cili ta tes the integra tion of theory and pra cti ce. In this paper, the elements of li ve demons tra tion a re outlined, and related limi ta tions and dilemmas a re dis cussed. It is emphasised tha t for li ve demons tra tion to be effecti ve clients should be pre-s creened for sui tability, informed consent should recei ve due a ttention, confidentiality s hould be s tri ctl y gua rded , a consent form should be signed and resources should be readil y a vailable in case of crises. In addi tion, fa cul ty need to make a rrangements for therapeuti c continui ty should further counselling be necessa ry a t the end of the course. Clients ' needs should be of commanding i mportance throughout the process. The future research is indica ted to address these issues and further evaluate how this i nnova ti ve tea ching method ma y contri bute to the training of future counsellors and thera pists .