WHAT IS COUNSELING?.

This is assisting or helping someone see things in a better light or perspective regarding a problem.

WHEN IS PRAYER RECOMMENDED IN COUNSELING?
Prayer is recommended when all else has failed.There are relationships that look as if they are heading for the rocks, couples are contemplating separation but little do they realise that prayer can make the difference.Where effective therapy fails to address the situation, prayer can bring down God’s presence and the situation is resolved once and for all.
http://projectlikeminds.com/counseling-and-the-power-of-prayer/

and yes, prayer changes a whole lot, as a "young christian" in the University, I was told if I want anything at all, I should say a little prayer to God first before my taking my phone (that is calling my parents or aunts or friends), It worked for me but not at ALL times.