counselling

British

/ ˈkaʊnsəlɪŋ /

noun

guidance offered by social workers, doctors, etc, to help a person resolve social or personal problems

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"We've all received counselling and both my husband and I have had to get mediation for anxiety and tablets to help us sleep."

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

On New Years' Eve - more than a year into their relationship - he came to her house and told her he was going for anger management counselling.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

What began as videos sharing parenting advice online has now turned into a career, as Ben offers counselling sessions to clients all over the World.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

"It's not the church that's helping to fund my counselling sessions, it's a bunch of ex-church members," he said.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

But the Babylonian asip or “prophet” was not an astrologer; he left to others the interpretation of the stars, and contented himself with counselling or foretelling the destinies of men.

From The Religions of Ancient Egypt and Babylonia by Sayce, A. H. (Archibald Henry)

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