Such counselling might uncage id by mistake. (8)

I believe the answer is:

guidance

(Other definitions for guidance that I've seen before include "Help, advice or counselling" , "instruction" , "Helpful advice" , "Help in choice of action" , "Direction or advice" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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