counselling

British

/ ˈkaʊnsəlɪŋ /

noun

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

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They added that "all major abortion providers offer counselling and advice on the options available".

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

Dr Fenia Christodoulidi, from counselling service Relate, says that disagreements about money between siblings are rarely just about the money itself.

From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026

Ndlea chief executive Mohamed Marwa directed that the suspect be granted bail and given counselling because of her advanced age.

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026

She said the diagnosis had "floored" her and she had relied on counselling services to keep her going.

From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026

Mr. Hackleford, after counselling prudence and precaution, retired to his state-room.

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