English · Body & Health
counseling
/ˈkaʊn.sə.lɪŋ/
[/ˈkaʊn.sə.lɪŋ/]
professional guidance talk
Intermediatenoun
Definition
Professional help given by talking through personal or emotional problems.
Example
Regular counseling gave her the tools to manage her anxiety.
Regular counseling gave her the tools to manage her anxiety.
Etymology
From 'counsel' (Latin 'consilium', advice).
How & Where It’s Used
Spelled 'counselling' in British English.