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counseling, therapy
Professional guidance and support provided by a trained counselor or therapist to help individuals deal with personal, psychological, or practical problems.
Common collocations
- カウンセリングを受ける: to receive counseling
- カウンセリングに通う: to attend counseling (regularly)
- 心理カウンセリング: psychological counseling
- カウンセリングルーム: counseling room
- カウンセラー: counselor
- 美容カウンセリング: beauty consultation
Usage
In Japan, カウンセリング is used both for psychological/mental health counseling and for consultation services in other fields like beauty (美容カウンセリング) or career guidance (進路カウンセリング).