noun

counseling

noun

Professional guidance or therapy given to help someone work through personal problems.

"They went to couples counseling to work on their communication."

How to Use Counseling

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishProfessional support and advice, often for emotional or personal issues.

UK vs US

American English spells it "counseling"; British English typically uses "counselling" with a double L.

Common pairings

grief counseling career counseling seek counseling

counselings plural

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They went to couples _____ to work on their communication.

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