counseling

counseling

noun

Definition of COUNSELING

: 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

Variants of COUNSELING

counseling or counselling

Examples of COUNSELING

1. She is receiving counseling to cope with the death of her husband.
2. The college offers career counseling.

First Known Use of COUNSELING

1927