Counseling vs. Consultation

Counseling vs. Consultation — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Counseling and Consultation

Counselingnoun

Assistance (especially from a professional) in the resolution of personal difficulties.

Consultationnoun

the act of consulting

Counselingverb

present participle of counsel

Consultationnoun

a conference for the exchange of information and advice

Counselingnoun

something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action

Consultationnoun

An appointment or meeting with a professional person, such as a doctor.

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Consultationnoun

a conference (usually with someone important);

he had a consultation with the judgehe requested an audience with the king

Consultationnoun

a conference between two or more people to consider a particular question;

frequent consultations with his lawyera consultation of several medical specialists

Consultationnoun

the act of referring or consulting;

reference to an encyclopedia produced the answer