C1noun 5K

Counsellor

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈkaʊnsələ(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈkaʊnsələr/"]/

Meaning of Counsellor

a person who has been trained to advise people with problems, especially personal problems

In simple words: A person who helps others with problems or gives advice.

Counsellor in a sentence

• I went to see a debt counsellor and she agreed to come to the bank with me.
• He talked to a counsellor about his marriage difficulties.
• Have you thought of talking to a marriage guidance counsellor?
• She turned to a professional counsellor for help.
• The centre is staffed by specially trained counsellors.

How to use Counsellor

Use 'counsellor' in a professional context, especially in mental health, education, or legal areas. It is less appropriate in informal or casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

counsellor + object

Memory hint

Think 'counsel' + 'or' — a person who gives counsel.

Related words

Collocations with Counsellor

• accredited
• certified
• professional
• see
• talk to
• accredited
• certified
• professional
• see
• talk to

Synonyms for Counsellor

• advisor
• therapist
• consultant
• guide
• mentor

Opposites of Counsellor

• client
• counselee

Common mistakes with Counsellor

• Confusing with 'counselor' (American English spelling)
• Using the term for casual advice-giving instead of professional help
• Mispronouncing as 'counselor' when it should be 'counsellor' in British English

Frequently asked questions about Counsellor

What does Counsellor mean?

A person who helps others with problems or gives advice.

What is the definition of Counsellor?

a person who has been trained to advise people with problems, especially personal problems

How do you use Counsellor in a sentence?

I went to see a debt counsellor and she agreed to come to the bank with me.

Can you give another example of Counsellor?

He talked to a counsellor about his marriage difficulties.

What are synonyms for Counsellor?

Common alternatives include advisor, therapist, consultant, guide, mentor.

What is the opposite of Counsellor?

Opposite meanings include client, counselee.

What words go with Counsellor?

It commonly pairs with accredited, certified, professional, see, talk to, accredited, certified, professional, see, talk to.

What are common mistakes when using Counsellor?

Confusing with 'counselor' (American English spelling) Using the term for casual advice-giving instead of professional help Mispronouncing as 'counselor' when it should be 'counsellor' in British English

How do you pronounce Counsellor?

US: /["/ˈkaʊnsələr/"]/, UK: /["/ˈkaʊnsələ(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Counsellor?

Use 'counsellor' in a professional context, especially in mental health, education, or legal areas. It is less appropriate in informal or casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Counsellor?

"Counsellor" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.