The term counselling is a nebulous one. For the purposes of this paper it refers to a therapeutic approach that places value on the person’s subjective experience and challenges the person to accept responsibility for his or her own life. The relationship that develops between counsellor and client can foster personal growth. The overall aim is to provide an opportunity for the client to work towards living in a way he or she experiences as more satisfying and resourceful. Counselling may be concerned with addressing and resolving specific problems, making decisions, coping with crises, working through conflict or improving relationships with others.