counseling
gb/kˈaʊnsəlɪŋ/ us/kˈaʊnsəlɪŋ/
B2
English
pszichológiai tanácsadás, tanácsadás, tanulmányi tanácsadás, addiktológiai tanácsadás, függőségi tanácsadás, lelkigondozás, lelkipásztori tanácsadás, genetikai tanácsadás, bűncselekményre való felbujtás, felbujtás
NOUN
B2
1
Usage pattern:
[someone] gets/receives counseling (for [something])
After the accident, she started counseling to manage her anxiety.
A baleset után pszichológiai tanácsadásra kezdett járni, hogy kezelje a szorongását.
The company offers free counseling services to employees.
A cég ingyenes pszichológiai tanácsadást kínál a munkavállalóinak.
He found counseling helpful when he was going through a divorce.
Learner examples
I go to counseling once a week.
Hetente egyszer járok pszichológiai tanácsadásra.
Counseling helped me feel better.
A pszichológiai tanácsadás segített, hogy jobban érezzem magam.
Common mistake:
Don’t confuse counseling (support and guidance) with a casual chat with a friend.
Meaning
professional help for personal problems
Collocations
receive counseling
|go to counseling
|attend counseling
|counseling services
|mental health counseling
|grief counseling
|family counseling
|trauma counseling
|individual counseling
|counseling session
Synonyms
therapy (Broader term; often implies treatment by a therapist.)
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talk therapy (Emphasizes talking as the main method.)
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guidance (Less clinical; can be professional or informal.)
Antonyms
neglect (Not getting or providing needed support or care.)
Themes
health
|mental_health
|emotions
|relationships
Definition
talking to a professional to help with problems and feelings
Professional support in which a trained counselor helps someone understand and deal with emotional, psychological, or personal problems.
NOUN
B2
2
tanácsadás
B1
Usage pattern:
counseling on/about [topic]
The agency provides counseling on budgeting and saving.
Az ügynökség a költségvetés tervezésével és a megtakarítással kapcsolatos tanácsadást nyújt.
New managers can request counseling from a senior mentor.
Az új vezetők tanácsadást kérhetnek egy tapasztalt mentortól.
The helpline offers confidential counseling for people in crisis.
Learner examples
She gave me counseling about my job choices.
Tanácsot adott nekem a karrierdöntéseimmel kapcsolatban.
Common mistake:
Counseling is usually more formal and ongoing than a single piece of advice.
Meaning
advice and guidance to someone
Collocations
provide counseling
|offer counseling
|counseling on debt
|counseling about finances
|counseling for parents
|confidential counseling
|professional counseling
|counseling support
|free counseling
|telephone counseling
Synonyms
guidance (Often suggests direction or help making decisions.)
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advising (Focuses on giving recommendations; less personal support.)
Antonyms
misguidance (Advice that leads someone in the wrong direction.)
Themes
communication
|daily_life
|work
Definition
helpful advice from a person with experience
Advice or guidance given to someone, especially by a knowledgeable or trained person.
NOUN
B2
3
Usage pattern:
counseling for [students]/[families]
The school expanded counseling to support students applying to college.
Az iskola kibővítette a tanulmányi tanácsadást, hogy támogassa az egyetemre jelentkező diákokat.
He scheduled counseling to discuss changing his major.
Időpontot kért tanulmányi tanácsadásra, hogy megbeszélje a szakváltást.
Parents asked for counseling about scholarship options.
Learner examples
I met the counselor for academic counseling.
Találkoztam a tanácsadóval tanulmányi tanácsadáson.
Common mistake:
Don’t confuse a counselor (advisor) with a university lecturer or teacher.
Meaning
guidance in school or college
Collocations
school counseling
|guidance counseling
|college counseling
|academic counseling
|student counseling
|counseling office
|counseling center
|college admissions counseling
|college counseling program
|career and academic counseling
Synonyms
student advising (Often focuses on practical course and program decisions.)
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guidance counseling (Common term in schools, especially in the US.)
Antonyms
lack of support (Not having guidance available for students.)
Themes
education
|work
|youth
Definition
help at school with studies and plans
Guidance in an educational setting, especially help with course choices, academic problems, or future plans.
NOUN
B2
4
Usage pattern:
counseling for [addiction]/[substance use]
As part of his probation, he had to complete addiction counseling.
Pártfogó felügyelete részeként addiktológiai tanácsadáson kellett részt vennie.
The clinic offers substance abuse counseling and group meetings.
A klinika addiktológiai tanácsadást és csoportfoglalkozásokat kínál.
She began counseling to help her stay sober.
Learner examples
He is in counseling for alcohol problems.
Alkoholproblémái miatt addiktológiai tanácsadásra jár.
Common mistake:
This meaning is about treatment and recovery support, not punishment.
Meaning
support to overcome addiction
Collocations
substance abuse counseling
|addiction counseling
|drug counseling
|alcohol counseling
|outpatient counseling
|inpatient counseling
|recovery counseling
|relapse prevention counseling
|court-ordered counseling
|counseling program
Synonyms
rehab support (Less specific; can include medical treatment and structured programs.)
Antonyms
enabling (Behavior that supports continued harmful substance use rather than recovery.)
Themes
health
|mental_health
|law
|family
Definition
professional help to stop using drugs or alcohol
Professional support that helps a person address substance use or addiction and develop strategies for recovery.
NOUN
C1
5
Usage pattern:
pastoral counseling for [someone]/[issue]
They sought pastoral counseling after a difficult loss.
Egy fájdalmas veszteség után lelkigondozást vettek igénybe.
The church offers counseling for couples and families.
A gyülekezet lelkigondozást kínál pároknak és családoknak.
He preferred spiritual counseling to talk through his concerns.
Learner examples
She asked her pastor for counseling.
Lelkigondozást kért a lelkipásztorától.
Common mistake:
Pastoral counseling is not necessarily the same as medical or psychological treatment.
Meaning
religious guidance and support
Collocations
pastoral counseling
|spiritual counseling
|faith-based counseling
|church counseling
|counseling from a pastor
|counseling from a priest
|confidential pastoral counseling
Synonyms
spiritual guidance (Emphasizes faith and beliefs more than problem-solving.)
Antonyms
secular counseling (Counseling not based on religion or spiritual beliefs.)
Themes
religion
|mental_health
|relationships
Definition
help and advice from a religious leader
Counseling and support given by a religious leader, often combining practical advice with spiritual guidance.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
6
Usage pattern:
genetic counseling for [condition]/before [test]
They were referred for genetic counseling before starting IVF.
IVF-kezelés megkezdése előtt genetikai tanácsadásra utalták őket.
Genetic counseling helped her interpret the test results.
A genetikai tanácsadás segített neki értelmezni a vizsgálati eredményeket.
The doctor recommended counseling to discuss inherited cancer risk.
Learner examples
We had genetic counseling at the hospital.
Genetikai tanácsadáson vettünk részt a kórházban.
Common mistake:
Genetic counseling is not the same as genetic testing; it includes explanation and decision support.
Meaning
medical advice about inherited risks
Collocations
genetic counseling
|prenatal counseling
|pre-test counseling
|post-test counseling
|genetic risk counseling
|carrier screening counseling
|counseling appointment
Synonyms
genetic consultation (More general; may not emphasize ongoing counseling and support.)
Antonyms
uninformed decision-making (Choosing without understanding medical risks and options.)
Themes
health
|medicine
|family
Definition
medical counseling about genes and inherited illness
Specialized medical counseling that helps people understand genetic test results and the risk of inherited conditions.
NOUN
C1
LEGAL
7
Usage pattern:
counseling [a crime]/counseling [someone] to [do something illegal]
The statute covers counseling violence as well as carrying it out.
A törvény az erőszakra való felbujtásra is kiterjed, nem csak annak tényleges elkövetésére.
Prosecutors argued that his messages amounted to counseling an offense.
Az ügyészek szerint az üzenetei bűncselekményre való felbujtásnak minősültek.
The judge found no evidence of counseling anyone to break the law.
Common mistake:
This is a legal sense of counsel, not psychological counseling.
Meaning
urging or encouraging wrongdoing
Collocations
counseling a crime
|counseling an offense
|counseling violence
|counseling fraud
|charged with counseling
|alleged counseling
Synonyms
incitement (Usually emphasizes provoking others, often publicly.)
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solicitation (Often means asking someone to commit a crime.)
Antonyms
deterrence (Action that discourages someone from committing wrongdoing.)
Themes
law
|crime
Definition
in law: encouraging someone to do a crime
In law, the act of advising, urging, or encouraging someone to commit a crime or wrongdoing.
Grammar
Dictionary form
counseling
IPA
GB/kˈaʊnsəlɪŋ/
US/kˈaʊnsəlɪŋ/
Syllables & stress
coun - sel - ing (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (coun)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: counseling
- Plural: counseling
Word family
Core family
counsel
verb B2
counselor
noun
Related words
counselling
noun B2
counsellor
noun B1
Advanced or less common
counselee
noun
Expressions
career counseling
1/kɚˈɪɹ kˈaʊnsəlɪŋ/
fixed phrase
guidance about jobs and careers
help with choosing and finding a job
Examples
- The university offers career counseling for graduating seniors.
- Career counseling helped her decide to switch fields.
- He booked career counseling to improve his resume and interview skills.
Learner examples
- My school has career counseling.
counseling session
1/kˈaʊnsəlɪŋ sˈɛʃən/
fixed phrase
one scheduled counseling meeting
one meeting with a counselor
Examples
- I have a counseling session this afternoon.
- The first counseling session focused on setting goals.
- He missed a counseling session and had to reschedule.
Learner examples
- I have a counseling session today.
couples counseling
1/kˈʌpəlz kˈaʊnsəlɪŋ/
fixed phrase
therapy for relationship problems
counseling to help a couple
Examples
- They started couples counseling to work on trust issues.
- Couples counseling helped them communicate without shouting.
- Her partner refused to go to couples counseling.
Learner examples
- My parents went to couples counseling.
go to counseling
1/ɡˈoʊ tə kˈaʊnsəlɪŋ/
fixed phrase
attend counseling appointments
to meet a counselor for help
Examples
- I decided to go to counseling after my panic attacks got worse.
- They went to counseling together to talk through their issues.
- He doesn’t want anyone at work to know he goes to counseling.
Learner examples
- I go to counseling on Fridays.
in counseling
1/ˈɪn kˈaʊnsəlɪŋ/
fixed phrase
currently receiving counseling
having counseling now
Examples
- She’s been in counseling since last year.
- While he was in counseling, he learned healthier coping skills.
- They kept the fact that he was in counseling private.
Learner examples
- I am in counseling.
marriage counseling
1/mˈɛɹɪd͡ʒ kˈaʊnsəlɪŋ/
fixed phrase
therapy for married couples
counseling to help a marriage
Examples
- They tried marriage counseling after years of arguments.
- Marriage counseling can help couples rebuild trust.
- He suggested marriage counseling instead of separating.
Learner examples
- They are in marriage counseling.
premarital counseling
1/pɹimˈɛɹətəl kˈaʊnsəlɪŋ/
fixed phrase
counseling before getting married
counseling before a wedding
Examples
- They signed up for premarital counseling through their church.
- Premarital counseling helped them talk about money and family plans.
- Some couples choose premarital counseling even if they feel confident.
seek counseling
1/sˈik kˈaʊnsəlɪŋ/
fixed phrase
try to get professional help
to look for counseling and start it
Examples
- If you feel overwhelmed, seek counseling from a licensed professional.
- Many students seek counseling during exam season.
- He finally sought counseling for his anger.
Learner examples
- She wants to seek counseling.