A form of supportive psychotherapy in which a person, adviser, or counselor offers guidance or advice to another based on discussion of the other’s personal problems. Psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical social worker, and the clergy commonly use this method.
A therapeutic device of conversation and discussion in which one individual offers advice or guidance to another on particular or general personal problems. The method is commonly used by psychiatrists, social workers, and the clergy.
The process by which a counselor assists a person or group to identify and deal with situations or information related to interactions with others and enables the person or persons to make effective decisions.
A method of approaching psychological difficulties in adjustment that aims to help the client work out his own problems. The counselor listens sympathetically, attempting to identify with the client, tries to clarify current problems, and sometimes gives advice. It involves less emphasis on insight and interpretation than does psychotherapy or psychoanalytic therapy.
The providing of advice and guidance to a patient by a health professional.