Meaning & use
counseling
Professional guidance or support given to help someone deal with personal, emotional, or psychological problems.
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After the accident, the family sought counseling to help them cope with their grief.
The school offers free counseling for students struggling with anxiety.
A note on using this word
Counseling is the standard American spelling with one 'l'; British English typically uses 'counselling' with two.
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