counseling
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
professional advice and support to help you deal with personal problems or difficult feelings.
professional guidance provided to individuals or groups to assist in the resolution of personal, social, or psychological challenges.
Simple“After the accident, the company offered free counseling to all the employees involved.”
In context“The university provides confidential counseling services to students struggling with the transition to academic life or experiencing mental health crises.”
UsageOften used as an uncountable noun, though specific sessions can be countable.
“Primary care providers and community health workers visited emergency shelters to provide counseling and ensure people had access to their medications.”
“In Australia, the national family violence counselling service is on 1800 737 732.”