counseling

or coun·sel·ling

[ koun-suh-ling ]

noun

, Psychology.

1. professional guidance in resolving personal conflicts and emotional problems.

Word History and Origins

Origin of counseling¹

counsel + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Candidates for clinical trials should not be identified based on positive blood tests from a clinical setting, but rather through carefully conducted research studies that have proper counseling and disclosure protocols.

From Los Angeles Times

You know this, I know this, and all of the smarmy pundits clucking about civility and counseling graciousness in defeat know this.

From Slate

The woman said Cox encouraged her to attend his Bible study class, “offering counseling for women who suffer from guilt following an abortion,” according to the medical board accusation filed in October.

From Los Angeles Times

The state accusation said that such “religious counseling” was “an extreme departure from the standard of care.”

From Los Angeles Times

Measure H generates about half a billion dollars a year, which is most of the money the county spends on homeless services, including mental health treatment, drug treatment and job counseling.

From Los Angeles Times