Meaning & use

counseling

noun·Everyday

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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