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 called: counselor-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

Confusables Note

See councillor

Other Word Forms

• counsellorship noun

Example Sentences

"We need counsellors in every school and an increase in alternative provision for pupils with higher needs," added Mr Wrack.

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Having been through it with his counsellor, he wants others to remember that "you're so much more than some numbers on a piece of paper".

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Videos on social media showed police holding the female counsellor down on the ground in a corridor while they handcuffed her.

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She said sometimes children just want someone to talk to, but counsellors can direct them to other services.

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Ten girls and a camp counsellor are still missing.

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