I was at that place,still am so to speak.
My girlfriend is going to one and she recommends me going to one to because of so many things that are going on in my life that she says I need help from a proffesional.Personally I dont believe in that,I'm not going to tell my life's story to a stranger who listens to me for an hour because he/she is going to get overpaid for just listening.I feel like i could help her more but in the end it's her decision and the one her parent's want, and if she decided to go then I will support her through it.that's what you should do,then I'll guerantee you that in the end your friend will wake up and realize that you have helped him more than that counselor by being ther for him no matter what.
best of luck man.
and remember a counselor gets paid but a friend is worth much much more.