Counselling has emerged as a vital and accessible form of mental health support, distinct from psychotherapy and clinical psychology in both scope and approach. While clinical psychology is often rooted in diagnosis and medical treatment of mental disorders, and psychotherapy tends to delve deeper into long-term personality restructuring, counselling focuses on helping individuals navigate specific life challenges, emotional difficulties, and transitions with empathy and guidance. The rise of counselling as a profession can be traced back to pioneers like Carl Rogers, who in the 1940s developed person-centered therapy, emphasising empathy, unconditional positive regard, and the innate capacity for self-healing. Rogers’ humanistic approach contrasted sharply with the more analytic traditions of psychotherapy championed by Sigmund Freud in the early 1900s. Another key figure, Frank Parsons, often called the "father of vocational guidance," laid the groundwork for modern counselling in the early 20th century, particularly through his 1909 book Choosing a Vocation. The development of counselling psychology as a formal discipline gained momentum in the 1950s, particularly in the U.S., with the formation of Division 17 of the American Psychological Association. The benefits of counselling are profound. It can promote personal growth, resilience, emotional insight, and improved relationships. However, it is not without risks: poorly trained counsellors, overdependence on the therapeutic relationship, or misalignment between client and practitioner can lead to stagnation, emotional harm, or even retraumatisation. Nevertheless, when ethically and skilfully practiced, counselling represents a compassionate and empowering avenue toward mental and emotional well-being. The best counselling will always be that of Jesus Christ, the "wonderful Counsellor" (Isaiah 9:6), and the greatest human counsellors those who take their guidance from Him.