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.
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Shawn Price, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Rather, Miller says consider how serious the relationship is to you and then decide what's the best next step based on that goal, from a conversation one-on-one to seeking professional counseling.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Offering smoking cessation, nutrition counseling, stress management workshops and fitness incentives can reduce claims related to preventable conditions.
—Jessica Stroud, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Barstow Police said counseling services and community support resources are available through their department for those affected by this tragedy.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2025
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Shawn Price, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Rather, Miller says consider how serious the relationship is to you and then decide what's the best next step based on that goal, from a conversation one-on-one to seeking professional counseling.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Offering smoking cessation, nutrition counseling, stress management workshops and fitness incentives can reduce claims related to preventable conditions.
—Jessica Stroud, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Barstow Police said counseling services and community support resources are available through their department for those affected by this tragedy.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for counseling
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“Counseling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/counseling. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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