Definition

Help or advice given by a professional to someone who is dealing with personal problems or difficulties.

Example

She decided to seek counseling to help her cope with stress and anxiety.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about going to counseling?

I haven't, but I hear it can really help with stress.

Yeah, I think it’s a great way to talk about your feelings.

Definitely! Sometimes just having someone to listen is all you need.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To provide guidance or advice to someone, often in a professional setting.

Example

She is counseling students on their career choices.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I heard you’re counseling someone about their career choices.

Yeah, it’s been really rewarding to help them out.

That sounds great! How did you get into counseling in the first place?

Root Explanation

Counseling is derived from "counsel" (from Old French *conseil*, meaning advice or consultation) and the suffix "-ing" (indicating the action or process of). The word "counseling" refers to the process of providing advice or guidance.

Memory Tip

Think of 'counsel' as giving 'advice' and '-ing' as the action of doing it. This helps you remember that counseling is the act of providing advice or guidance.

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