counseling

noun
UK: /ˈkaʊn.səl.ɪŋ/
US: /ˈkaʊn.səl.ɪŋ/

  1. Advice and support given by a professional to help someone deal with personal or psychological problems.

    1. She is getting counseling to help her deal with her anxiety.
    2. The school offers counseling services to students who are struggling with emotional issues, ensuring their well-being.

  2. The process of providing guidance to someone to help them resolve problems or make important decisions.

    1. He needs counseling to make the right choice about his career.
    2. After the incident, the company provided counseling to employees affected by the traumatic event, aiding in their recovery.

Synonyms

guidance advice therapy consultation
counseling verb

  1. To give advice and support to (someone), especially on personal or psychological problems.

    1. I am counseling her about her relationship problems.
    2. The therapist is counseling patients on how to manage stress and improve their overall mental health.

  2. To advise or guide someone towards a particular course of action or decision.

    1. The teacher is counseling the student about his future plans.
    2. The mentor is counseling the young entrepreneur, providing insights and strategies for business growth.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "counseling" in English means: Advice and support given by a professional to help someone deal with personal or psychological problems., The process of providing guidance to someone to help them resolve problems or make important decisions..

The phonetic transcription of "counseling" is /ˈkaʊn.səl.ɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈkaʊn.səl.ɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "counseling": guidance, advice, therapy, consultation.

Example usage of "counseling": "She is getting counseling to help her deal with her anxiety.". More examples on the page.