counselling
Meaning: Professional guidance and support provided to help individuals work through personal, emotional, or psychological difficulties.
Counselling covers a broad range of therapeutic approaches, from person-centred therapy to cognitive behavioural therapy. In the UK, counselling services are available through the NHS, charities, workplaces, and private practice. The British spelling uses double l, distinguishing it from the American counseling. The profession is regulated by bodies such as the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy).
Examples
- The university offers free counselling to students experiencing anxiety or depression during exam periods. 该大学为在考试期间经历焦虑或抑郁的学生提供免费心理咨询。La universidad ofrece counselling gratuito a los estudiantes que sufren ansiedad o depresión durante los exámenes.その大学は、試験期間中に不安やうつを経験する学生に無料のカウンセリングを提供している。그 대학은 시험 기간 중 불안이나 우울을 겪는 학생들에게 무료 상담을 제공하고 있다.
- After the bereavement, she sought grief counselling to help her process the loss. 亲人离世后,她寻求悲伤辅导来帮助自己处理丧亲之痛。Tras el fallecimiento, buscó orientación para el duelo con el fin de asimilar la pérdida.親しい人を亡くした後、彼女は喪失を乗り越えるためにグリーフカウンセリングを受けた。사별 후 그녀는 상실을 극복하기 위해 애도 상담을 받았다.
- Couples counselling helped them improve their communication and resolve long-standing conflicts. 婚姻咨询帮助他们改善了沟通方式,解决了长期存在的矛盾。La terapia de pareja les ayudó a mejorar la comunicación y a resolver conflictos enquistados.夫婦カウンセリングにより、二人はコミュニケーションを改善し、長年の対立を解消することができた。부부 상담을 통해 두 사람은 의사소통을 개선하고 오랜 갈등을 해소할 수 있었다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: professional, medical, general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Old French conseiller (to advise), from Latin consilium (advice, consultation), from consulere (to consult). The therapeutic sense developed in the 20th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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