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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Other groups that help with financial counseling include Triage Cancer and Patient Advocate Foundation. —

Don Rauf, EverydayHealth.com, 25 Oct. 2024 For company leaders, this means integrating mental health into broader organizational strategies, starting with offering comprehensive mental health benefits, including insurance coverage, employee assistance programs (EAPs), and access to counseling and wellness resources. —

Tim Barker, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024 The following year, the government released an intensive plan of countermeasures including a 24/7 consultation service and the expansion of counseling and social work programs. —

Jessie Yeung, CNN, 24 Oct. 2024 Schools, workplaces, public health facilities, and social welfare organizations give teens access to information, reproductive health care, counseling, and job and training opportunities. —

Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for counseling