counseling

American  

[koun-suh-ling] / ˈkaʊn sə lɪŋ /

Or counselling

noun

Psychology.

1. professional guidance in resolving personal conflicts and emotional problems.

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Etymology

Origin of counseling

counsel + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Seeking nonprofit credit counseling can help users get their finances back on track.

From MarketWatch

And you and your wife could talk to a therapist who can help you navigate life transitions by providing career-identity and retirement counseling.

From MarketWatch

St. Benedict’s has an extensive counseling program and boarding options for children who cannot remain with their families.

From The Wall Street Journal

"By combining individual counseling with population-level strategies, we can achieve greater reductions in cardiovascular risk and improve long-term health."

From Science Daily

Doctors largely say yes but caution the need for proper counseling and lifestyle changes.

From The Wall Street Journal