This document provides an overview of employee counselling. It defines counselling as a therapeutic process to help and support people through difficult times. Employee counselling is needed when there are issues like unrealistic targets, excessive workload, absenteeism, or performance problems. Counselling can be developmental, conducted by supervisors, or disciplinary, conducted by HR. The counselling process involves identifying needs, preparing, conducting the session, and following up. Counselling aims to be empathetic, respectful, and help employees develop action plans to improve performance and productivity.