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

He said he and others in his Social Circle church hoped to provide religious counseling to immigrants held in the facility.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Therefore, no affected person was in the courtroom to refute the therapist’s claim that, since she only deploys speech, her counseling is harmless and deserves First Amendment protection.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

Mizuho analyst Vijay Rakesh reiterated Outperform ratings on both Micron and Sandisk in a research note, counseling traders to “buy the TurboQuant memory pullback.”

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

It stressed the law regulates licensed professionals only and does not extend to religious ministers or others who provide private counseling to young people.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

A few nights back, I found this appointment card for a marriage counseling session lying on the front hall table.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx