counselling
gb/kˈaʊnsˈɛlɪŋ/ us/kˈaʊnsˈɛlɪŋ/
B2
English
pszichológiai tanácsadás, tanácsadás, tanácsadói beszélgetés, diáktanácsadó szolgálat, diáktanácsadás
NOUN
B2
1
Usage pattern:
counselling for [problem] | counselling to help [someone] (with [problem])
After the accident, she started counselling to manage her anxiety.
A baleset után pszichológiai tanácsadásra kezdett járni, hogy kezelje a szorongását.
The charity provides counselling for people experiencing domestic abuse.
A jótékonysági szervezet pszichológiai tanácsadást nyújt a családon belüli erőszak áldozatainak.
He found the counselling helpful, but it took time to open up.
Learner examples
I am getting counselling for stress.
Stressz miatt pszichológiai tanácsadásra járok.
Counselling helped her feel better.
A pszichológiai tanácsadás segített neki jobban érezni magát.
Common mistake:
In US English the usual spelling is counseling.
Meaning
professional talk-based help
Collocations
seek counselling
|receive counselling
|get counselling
|offer counselling
|confidential counselling
|free counselling
|online counselling
|counselling services
|a counselling session
|a counselling centre
Synonyms
therapy (broader term; can include medical treatment as well as talking.)
|
psychological support (emphasizes emotional help rather than a formal therapy method.)
Antonyms
neglect (lack of care or support when help is needed.)
Themes
health
|mental_health
|emotions
|relationships
Definition
talking to a trained person to get help with problems and feelings
Professional help in which a trained person listens and talks with someone to help them deal with personal, emotional, or mental health problems.
NOUN
B2
2
tanácsadás
B2
Usage pattern:
counselling on [topic] | counselling about [issue]
The service offers counselling on managing debt and budgeting.
A szolgáltatás adósságkezelési és pénzbeosztási tanácsadást kínál.
Parents can request counselling about their child’s behaviour at school.
A szülők tanácsadást kérhetnek a gyermekük iskolai viselkedésével kapcsolatban.
He received counselling from his manager before accepting the promotion.
Learner examples
She gave me counselling about my study plan.
Tanácsokat adott a tanulási tervemmel kapcsolatban.
Common mistake:
Don’t confuse counselling (advice/support) with counsel (a lawyer, mainly in US legal use).
Meaning
advice and guidance given
Collocations
provide counselling
|offer counselling
|professional counselling
|counselling on debt
|counselling on benefits
|parenting counselling
|financial counselling
|legal counselling
|counselling and advice
|specialist counselling
Synonyms
guidance (often suggests ongoing support and direction.)
|
advice (more general; may be less formal or less ongoing.)
Antonyms
misguidance (advice that leads someone in the wrong direction.)
Themes
communication
|work
|daily_life
|education
Definition
helpful advice to guide someone
Advice and guidance given to someone to help them make decisions or handle a difficult situation.
NOUN
B2
3
Usage pattern:
a counselling session | attend counselling
I have counselling on Thursdays after work.
Csütörtökönként munka után tanácsadói beszélgetésem van.
She missed two weeks of counselling because she was ill.
Két hétig hiányzott a tanácsadói beszélgetésekről, mert beteg volt.
His first counselling session felt awkward, but it got easier.
Learner examples
I have a counselling session today.
Ma lesz tanácsadói beszélgetésem.
Common mistake:
Counselling can be uncountable (Some counselling) or countable when referring to sessions (two counselling sessions).
Meaning
a counselling appointment
Collocations
a counselling session
|weekly counselling
|group counselling
|one-to-one counselling
|attend counselling
|book counselling
|cancel a counselling session
|start counselling
|continue counselling
|complete counselling
Synonyms
consultation (more general; used for many professional appointments, not only counselling.)
|
session (highlights a single meeting within a series.)
Themes
health
|mental_health
|services
Definition
one meeting with a counsellor
A scheduled meeting in which counselling is given.
NOUN
B2
4
Usage pattern:
student counselling | campus counselling
The university expanded its counselling after a rise in student stress.
Az egyetem a diákok stresszszintjének növekedése után bővítette a diáktanácsadást.
If you’re struggling, contact counselling through the student portal.
Ha nehézségeid vannak, a diákportálon keresztül vedd fel a kapcsolatot a diáktanácsadó szolgálattal.
The school offers counselling for bullying and exam anxiety.
Learner examples
My school has counselling for students.
Az iskolámban van diáktanácsadás a diákok számára.
Common mistake:
In education contexts, counselling may include academic and wellbeing support, not only therapy.
Meaning
school or college support service
Collocations
student counselling
|campus counselling
|school counselling
|counselling office
|counselling department
|access counselling
|counselling support
|confidential student counselling
|counselling referral
|counselling provision
Synonyms
student support (broader and may include financial or disability services.)
|
guidance (often focuses on academic or career direction.)
Antonyms
expulsion (a punitive response rather than supportive help (not a direct opposite, but contrasts in school context).)
Themes
education
|mental_health
|youth
|work
Definition
help for students at school or university
Support offered in a school, college, or university to help students with personal issues, wellbeing, study problems, or future plans.
NOUN
C1
5
tanácsadás
B2
Usage pattern:
a career in counselling | study counselling
She’s considering a master’s degree in counselling.
Azt fontolgatja, hogy tanácsadás szakon végez mesterképzést.
His experience in counselling helped him handle difficult conversations at work.
A tanácsadásban szerzett tapasztalata segített neki kezelni a munkahelyi nehéz beszélgetéseket.
The course covers ethics and boundaries in counselling.
Learner examples
She wants a career in counselling.
A tanácsadás területén szeretne karriert építeni.
Common mistake:
This sense refers to the field generally, not one counselling session.
Meaning
the profession or field
Collocations
a career in counselling
|study counselling
|train in counselling
|counselling qualification
|counselling course
|counselling skills
|counselling practice
|work in counselling
|counselling profession
|counselling training
Synonyms
counsellor training (focuses on learning and qualifications rather than the whole field.)
|
helping profession (much broader category including social work, nursing, etc.)
Themes
work
|education
|mental_health
Definition
the job of being a counsellor
The work, training, or professional field of providing counselling.
Grammar
Dictionary form
counselling
IPA
GB/kˈaʊnsˈɛlɪŋ/
US/kˈaʊnsˈɛlɪŋ/
Syllables & stress
coun - selling (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (coun)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: counselling
- Plural: counselling
Word family
Core family
counsel
verb B2
counsellor
noun B1
Related words
counseling
noun B2
counselor
noun
Expressions
career counselling
1/kɚˈɪɹ kˈaʊnsˈɛlɪŋ/
fixed phrase
guidance about jobs
help to choose a job or career
Examples
- She booked career counselling to explore roles outside her industry.
- The college provides free career counselling for final-year students.
- Career counselling helped him prepare for interviews and negotiate salary.
Learner examples
- I want career counselling.
counselling services
1/kˈaʊnsˈɛlɪŋ sˈɚvɪsɪz/
fixed phrase
available counselling support
a place or programme that offers counselling
Examples
- Employees can contact counselling services confidentially.
- The university increased funding for counselling services.
- Local counselling services are available by referral from your GP.
Learner examples
- My workplace has counselling services.
couples counselling
1/kˈʌpəlz kˈaʊnsˈɛlɪŋ/
fixed phrase
therapy for partners
counselling for two partners
Examples
- Couples counselling gave them tools to argue more fairly.
- They started couples counselling after months of tension.
- Some employers offer access to couples counselling through wellbeing programmes.
Learner examples
- We tried couples counselling.
drug and alcohol counselling
1/dɹˈʌɡ ˈænd ˈælkəhˌɑl kˈaʊnsˈɛlɪŋ/
fixed phrase
help with addiction
counselling to help stop or reduce substance use
Examples
- The clinic offers drug and alcohol counselling alongside medical support.
- He was referred to drug and alcohol counselling after a relapse.
- Drug and alcohol counselling can involve individual and group sessions.
Learner examples
- She is in drug and alcohol counselling.
genetic counselling
1/d͡ʒənˈɛtɪk kˈaʊnsˈɛlɪŋ/
fixed phrase
technical
guidance about genetic risk
medical advice about genes and inherited illness
Examples
- They were offered genetic counselling after an unusual test result.
- Genetic counselling helped her understand the risk to future children.
- Your doctor may refer you for genetic counselling before genetic testing.
grief counselling
1/ɡɹˈif kˈaʊnsˈɛlɪŋ/
fixed phrase
support after a loss
help for people who are grieving
Examples
- After her mother died, she attended grief counselling.
- The hospice offers grief counselling to relatives and close friends.
- Grief counselling can help people return to daily routines at their own pace.
Learner examples
- He got grief counselling after the funeral.
marriage counselling
1/mˈɛɹɪd͡ʒ kˈaʊnsˈɛlɪŋ/
fixed phrase
therapy for married partners
counselling to help a marriage
Examples
- They decided to try marriage counselling before separating.
- Marriage counselling helped them talk about money without arguing.
- He was nervous about marriage counselling, but the sessions were practical.
Learner examples
- They are going to marriage counselling.