counsellor

Everyday

1. A counsellor is a person trained to listen to people and help them with their problems and feelings. tree →
2. A counsellor is someone who gives advice. tree →
3. At a summer camp in North America a counselor is a young adult who looks after the children. tree →

In the lessons

In school life and PSHE lessons a school counsellor helps pupils who feel sad, worried or bullied; talking to a counsellor is private and is a sensible, brave thing to do. In the USA and Canada camp counselors run activities. Phrases: school counsellor, talk to a counsellor, camp counselor, guidance counselor.

Examples

• Our school has a counsellor you can talk to. tree →
• She saw a counsellor after her parents split up. tree →
• The counsellor listened carefully. tree →
• Talking to a counsellor can help when you feel worried. tree →
• Our camp counselor taught us to canoe. tree →
• A guidance counselor helps students choose courses. tree →
• The Town Counsellor, who was considered clever, reassured them. tree →

Note

Spelling: British «counsellor» (double l), American «counselor» (one l). Do not confuse with «councillor» (a member of a town council) — they sound the same. Asking a counsellor for help is not a sign of weakness.

In Jewish tradition

An adviser or wise person. Kings had counsellors, and God needs none.

Interpretation. Isaiah asks who could advise God, teaching that God's wisdom is complete. The Psalms call God's testimonies a counsellor.

Examples

• He leadeth counsellors away stripped, and judges maketh He fools. (Writings JOB.12.17, JPS 1917) tree →
• Yea, Thy testimonies are my delight, they are my counsellors. (Writings PSA.119.24, JPS 1917) tree →
• Or who was His counsellor that he might instruct Him? (Prophets ISA.40.13, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Spelling: British «counsellor» (double l), American «counselor» (one l). Do not confuse with «councillor» (a member of a town council) — they sound the same. Asking a counsellor for help is not a sign of weakness.