counseling
noun
coun·sel·ing
ˈkau̇n(t)-s(ə-)liŋ 
variants
or counselling
: professional guidance of the individual by utilizing psychological methods especially in collecting case history data, using various techniques of the personal interview, and testing interests and aptitudes
career counseling for high schoolers
counseling for drug addicts
Examples of counseling in a Sentence
She is receiving counseling to cope with the death of her husband.
The college offers career counseling.
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Grief counseling through the university is available if needed, fire officials said.
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Aaron Valdez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Oct. 2025
The agency said that during a shutdown, the VA stops providing career counseling, closed down regional benefit offices and certain call centers.
—Selina Wang, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2025
Grief counseling is also a central part of the café’s mission.
—Diana Hubbell, Saveur, 16 Oct. 2025
While adopting can bring a deeply meaningful connection with an animal into one’s life, the letter writer would be wise to wait until the home is more stable — either through counseling or through separation — before pursuing pet adoption.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2025
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Aaron Valdez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Oct. 2025
The agency said that during a shutdown, the VA stops providing career counseling, closed down regional benefit offices and certain call centers.
—Selina Wang, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2025
Grief counseling is also a central part of the café’s mission.
—Diana Hubbell, Saveur, 16 Oct. 2025
While adopting can bring a deeply meaningful connection with an animal into one’s life, the letter writer would be wise to wait until the home is more stable — either through counseling or through separation — before pursuing pet adoption.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for counseling
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“Counseling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/counseling. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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