This unit will introduce students to basic counselling concepts to take on caring counselling and pastoral roles, by developing respectful relationships with diverse individuals, families and communities, who are seeking support with mental health and healing of the soul. Students will be introduced to philosophical approaches to counselling, develop their listening skills and learn of approaches to integrate a Christian worldview into counselling.. Topics: + What is counselling and pastoral care + Philosophies of counselling and Christian values + Client-centred counselling with unconditional positive regard + Listening skills and considering the other perspective + Directive and non-directive approaches, including Christian counselling