Psychological Counseling Techniques

adjective relating to or involving exploration or investigation

• The researchers conducted an exploratory study to gather preliminary data on the topic.
• We're just doing some exploratory research to see what we can find out.
• We're just poking around to see what we can uncover.
• She embarked on an exploratory journey to discover her true passion.

noun a person actively engaged in an art, discipline, or profession, especially medicine

• The healthcare practitioner provided expert medical advice to the patient.
• The yoga practitioner taught me some new poses to try at home.
• The tattoo practitioner hooked me up with some sick ink.
• As a seasoned practitioner of meditation, she was able to find inner peace amidst chaos.

adjective giving or conveying advice or instruction

• The preceptive nature of the teacher's instructions helped the students understand the complex topic.
• She has a preceptive way of giving advice that always seems to hit the mark.
• I can't believe how preceptive he is when it comes to reading people's emotions.
• The preceptive eyes of the detective missed no detail in the crime scene.