- present participle of counsel.
- a variation of counseling.
counselling
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Loss of privacy is one of the most common issues adult children face when they live with their parents, says Dr Fenia Christodoulidi, head of training and consultancy at counselling service Relate.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
Bartlett, from Kent, said anti-depressants and counselling helped with particularly difficult bouts of anxiety and depression, but it was a chance experience on a recent holiday to Wales that helped turn things around.
From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026
Nearby to the training booths, other stations offered tea, psychological counselling services and medical support, while loudspeakers broadcast speeches, chants, and eulogies for slain military commanders.
From Barron's ● May 19, 2026
Meanwhile, the government plans to strengthen and expand Parenting Orders, which can compel parents or guardians to address their child's behaviour, including attending counselling or guidance sessions, or face penalties such as fines.
From BBC ● May 18, 2026
And no wonder, with the vile intent in his thoughts—upon the tip of his tongue; for he intended counselling her to shame!
From The Child Wife by Reid, Mayne
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