What is Counselling... What you seek from a relationship with a knowledgeable and empathic professional when you are experiencing difficulties coping with common difficulties in life that are causing distress. Counselling is also sought by individuals who are not experiencing distress or difficulty coping with life events but want to change their lifestyles, improve their outlook and learn new skills to better their lives. Counselling will teach skills such as... improved communications improved motivation improved work performance improved performance in sports stress management time management assertiveness training coping with life transitions appropriate parenting Counselling is generally short-term and deals with specific goals.