Counselee

/ˌkaʊnsəˈliː/ noun

Definition

A person who receives counsel or advice, especially from a professional counselor or therapist; a client in a counseling relationship.

Etymology

From counsel plus -ee (a suffix indicating the recipient of an action), creating a term for the person being counseled.

Kelly Says

Counselee might sound awkward compared to 'client,' but therapists and counselors use it to emphasize that the relationship is about listening and supporting, not just a business transaction!

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