Women who commit crimes will be given a sentence of imprisonment, while in prison will experience situations of hopelessness such as not wanting to communicate, closing themselves in the environment, being depressed, deep sadness and other psychological disorders. This condition requires intervention from the counselor through guidance and counseling services. The purpose of writing this article is to discuss in more detail of the concepts of hopelessness in female prisoners which are linked to the possibility of intervention guidance and counseling. Data was collected through library studies regarding hopelessness and possible guidance and counseling services.