B2nounUK spelling: counsellorworkpsychology
US/ˈkaʊn.səl.ər/
UK/ˈkaʊn.səl.ə/
a person whose job is to listen to people and give them advice about their problems
In context
The school counselor helped him choose a university that matched his interests.
Our company hired a career counselor to advise staff who want to change jobs.
She works as a counselor at a youth center, supporting students who feel stressed.
Words that go with counselor
noun + noun
- school counselorThe school counselor meets each student once a term.
- career counselorA career counselor can help you write your résumé.
- marriage counselorThey visited a marriage counselor together.
verb + noun
- see a counselorHe decided to see a counselor about his stress.
adjective + noun
- trained counselorOnly a trained counselor should handle such cases.
verb + preposition
- talk to a counselorTalk to a counselor if the workload feels too heavy.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
counselor of the companyCorrect: adviser to the company