1. past tense of counsel; gave advice or guidance to someone
2. past tense of counsel; provided professional therapeutic or psychological support
Usage: professional context

Examples

• The teacher counseled the student about college choices.
• She counseled him to be more patient with his younger brother.
• The therapist counseled the family through their difficult time.
• He was counseled by his mentor before making the career change.
• The guidance counselor counseled students about graduation requirements.
• They counseled caution when investing in the volatile market.