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

For Laura’s House, the counseling department will take the hardest hit due to cuts to VOCA funding, said Lia Chacon, the group’s legal advocacy director. —Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 15 May 2024

According to a Department of Corrections review on Feb. 6, Diaz Herrera had attended 17 batterer's intervention counseling sessions at The Alma Center since Nov. 14. —Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 14 May 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