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co-counselling

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A form of self-help counselling in which each person takes equal turns, usually in pairs, to work on the things in themselves and their lives that they would like to change. This person is mostly or wholly in charge; the other person or people mainly give supportive attention, or suggest ways of working.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From co- + counselling.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: cocounselen — form of self-help counselling
  • French: co-écoute — form of self-help counselling
  • German: co-counseln — form of self-help counselling
  • Latvian: atbalsta konsultēšanas — form of self-help counselling