ALL meanings of counseling
coun·sel·ing
C c - uncountable noun counseling Counseling is advice which a therapist or other expert gives to someone about a particular problem. 3
- noun counseling talk therapy 1
- noun counseling advice service 1
- adjective counseling relating to talk therapy 1
- adjective counseling service: giving advice 1
- noun counseling professional guidance in resolving personal conflicts and emotional problems. 1
- noun plural counseling advice; opinion or instruction given in directing the judgment or conduct of another. 1
- noun plural counseling interchange of opinions as to future procedure; consultation; deliberation. 1
- noun plural counseling Law. (used with a singular or plural verb) the advocate or advocates engaged in the direction of a cause in court; a legal adviser or counselor: Is counsel for the defense present? 1
- noun plural counseling deliberate purpose; plan; design. 1
- noun plural counseling Theology. one of the advisory declarations of Christ, considered by some Christians as not universally binding but as given for aid in attaining moral perfection. 1
- noun plural counseling Archaic. a private or secret opinion or purpose. 1
- noun plural counseling Obsolete. wisdom; prudence. 1
- verb with object counseling to give advice to; advise. 1
- verb with object counseling to urge the adoption of, as a course of action; recommend (a plan, policy, etc.): He counseled patience during the crisis. 1
- verb without object counseling to give counsel or advice. 1
- verb without object counseling to get or take counsel or advice. 1
- idioms counseling keep one's own counsel, to conceal one's ideas or opinions; keep silent. 1
- idioms counseling take counsel, to ask for or exchange advice, ideas, or opinions; deliberate; consult. 1
- noun counseling The provision of assistance and guidance in resolving personal, social, or psychological problems and difficulties, especially by a professional. 1
- noun counseling Assistance (especially from a professional) in the resolution of personal difficulties. 0
- verb counseling present participle of counsel. 0