The professional practice of providing guidance, support, and therapeutic intervention to individuals or groups facing personal, emotional, or psychological challenges. A process of helping people explore their feelings and develop coping strategies.
From Old French 'conseil' meaning 'advice, consultation,' from Latin 'consilium' (deliberation, advice). The modern therapeutic sense developed in the early 20th century as psychology professionalized, distinguishing counseling from casual advice-giving.
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