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counsellor

British  
/ 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

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Commonly Confused

See councillor

Other Word Forms

  • counsellorship noun

Example Sentences

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"A counsellor was coming to Stephen's house when I was living there. I was very tearful day to day."

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

They are points that sleep counsellor Dr Kat Lederle is also concerned about.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

Theresa, now 59 and working as a mental health counsellor on the Isle of Wight, remembers walking into the couple's dark bedroom.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

But Lucy Theo, a psychotherapist, counsellor and mother is urging parents to resist the "sanctimonious" idea that screens are inherently harmful.

From BBC • Dec. 25, 2025

Malcolm, the acting head counsellor for Athena, coughed into his fist.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan

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