counseling

noun

coun·​sel·​ing ˈkau̇n(t)-s(ə-)liŋ 

variants or counselling

: professional guidance of the individual by utilizing psychological methods especially in collecting case history data, using various techniques of the personal interview, and testing interests and aptitudes

career counseling for high schoolers

counseling for drug addicts

Examples of counseling in a Sentence

She is receiving counseling to cope with the death of her husband.

The college offers career counseling.

Recent Examples on the Web

Provide Access To Support Resources Employees should have access to mental health resources like employee assistance programs, counseling services and mental health apps. —Hassan Choughari, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024

In July, South Korea began offering counseling services to pregnant women and new mothers experiencing economic, physical and psychological difficulties. —Gawon Bae, CNN, 20 Sep. 2024

Authorities seized tapes of counseling sessions as part of a warrant to search Oziel’s home. —Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 20 Sep. 2024

That pastor could then provide assistance through active counseling or crisis management to those onsite who may distrust or be intimidated by police. —Rachel Smith, The Courier-Journal, 17 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

see counsel entry 1

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing counseling

• genetic counseling
• marriage counseling

Medical Definition

counseling

noun

coun·​sel·​ing

: professional guidance of the individual by utilizing psychological methods especially in collecting case history data, using various techniques of the personal interview, and testing interests and aptitudes