counsellor

/ ˈkaʊnsələ /

noun

1. a person who gives counsel; adviser
2. a person, such as a social worker, who is involved in counselling
3. Also calledcounselor-at-law a lawyer, esp one who conducts cases in court; attorney
4. a senior British diplomatic officer
5. a US diplomatic officer ranking just below an ambassador or minister
6. a person who advises students or others on personal problems or academic and occupational choice

Usage

See councillor

Derived Forms

• ˈcounsellorˌship, noun

Example Sentences

She said a counsellor was available, but said some found it difficult to ask for help and requests for appointments were not anonymous.

From BBC

Cheryl Kelly, an addiction counsellor in the Donore Community Drug and Alcohol Team, said women need separate services from men for their "complex" needs.

From BBC

On Sunday evening, the student received a call from a school counsellor.

From BBC

“It’s much better now because the whole criminal justice system has a lot of psychologists and counsellors who are trained in addictions.”

From BBC

In an average working day, Claudia Bowring has to play the role of detective, estate agent, family mediator and, occasionally, grief counsellor.

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