Counseling refers to a helping process in which a trained person assists an individual in understanding personal problems, feelings, and situations in order to make appropriate decisions and adjustments. It is a systematic and purposeful interaction that aims at promoting personal growth, emotional stability, and effective functioning in academic, social, and personal life. In the context of higher education, counseling involves guiding students to cope with academic pressures, interpersonal relationships, career choices, emotional difficulties, and adjustment issues that commonly arise during the college years. It is not merely the act of giving advice; rather, it involves listening with empathy, helping students explore their concerns, clarifying their thoughts, and supporting them in developing their own solutions. Counseling recognizes the individuality of each student and focuses on improving psychological well-being and self-understanding. The college environment is a significant period of transition for young adults. Students enter higher education with diverse backgrounds, expectations, and psychological needs. Many students experience stress related to academic performance, competition, family expectations, financial difficulties, identity formation, and social relationships. In this context, the college teacher plays an important role not only as an instructor but also as a counselor who helps students manage these psycho-social challenges. Since teachers interact with students regularly and closely observe their academic and behavioral patterns, they are often in a position to recognize early signs of emotional distress and guide students toward appropriate coping strategies. As a counselor, the college teacher helps students understand themselves better and assists them in dealing with personal and academic problems. One of the major roles is providing emotional support. Students sometimes face anxiety related to examinations, fear of failure, or lack of confidence in