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."

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He claims the recording was due to a glitch on the phone but the court heard he'd previously recorded a private counselling session of his former partner.

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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.

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But the initiative also helps staff who need support with physiotherapy, counselling and occupational health.

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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.

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