Synonyms

counselling

British

/ ˈkaʊnsəlɪŋ /

noun

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

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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.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

These home counselling session took place in the living room of Stephen McCullagh's home.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

The woman said she then received counselling sessions both at home and at a medical facility in Lisburn.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Edward is also now receiving counselling to work through his experiences in the church.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

Straight leaped the stranger from his horse and stroked The part diseased, thus counselling: “The flour Of wheat and milk boil quickly on a fire, And spread the mixture warm upon the tumor.”

From A Maid at King Alfred?s Court by Madison, Lucy Foster

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