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Definitions

Noun

1. 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. uncountable

Etymology

From co- + counselling.

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