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Definition of counsellor in English: counsellor(US counselor) noun ˈkaʊns(ə)ləˈkaʊns(ə)lər 1A person trained to give guidance on personal or psychological problems. Example sentencesExamples - So, talking to friends or family, or especially to professional counselors who are trained to help people process feelings, can be most beneficial.
- They may not know the differences in training between psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors and social workers.
- I could be a criminal psychologist, a guidance counsellor, a social worker.
- The interview was administered by substance abuse counselors or study personnel trained in interview techniques by the counselors and a clinical psychologist.
- Most burn centres employ social workers, vocational counsellors, and psychologists as part of the multidisciplinary burn team.
- Most depressed children and teens should talk to a counselor, therapist, psychologist or psychiatrist about what is making them feel the way they are feeling.
- This tragedy has provided the impetus to hire more school counselors, psychologists, and social workers.
- At a time when there were far fewer social workers, guidance counselors, and psychologists, parishioners flocked to their priest in times of trouble.
- People such as counsellors, psychologists and behavioural therapists may show you relaxation techniques and other ways to deal with stress.
- So we've actually put in place a helpline, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for people to call, where they'll get professional assistance from people who are trained counsellors.
- She has trained as a counsellor and psychotherapist.
- But in these studies the ‘talking therapy’ is applied by protocol using specially trained counsellors who are often monitored for adherence to the protocol.
- The findings of the present study should help psychologists, counsellors and lawyers to give useful advice to parents, highlighting a child-focused perspective.
- After being treated by doctors for physical injury, the victims are treated by the counsellors for psychological injury.
- Pain rehabilitation programs often employ a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors and physical therapists.
- Seminarians are now closely vetted and assessed by professional personnel including psychologists and counsellors.
- Although the participants in this study were not therapists or counselors, this report illustrated that humor training can be conducted and evaluated empirically.
- Dozens of psychiatrists, psychologists and counsellors moved in, and art and play therapy have been used to great effect, trauma experts said.
- Find a counselor or therapist who specializes in social skills to help you develop the abilities you seek.
- A counselor or school psychologist can help identify practical solutions that make it easier for the child and family to cope day by day.
Synonyms adviser, consultant, guide, mentor, confidant, confidante instructor, coach, teacher, tutor, guru, expert, specialist therapist, guidance counsellor, psychologist, psychiatrist, analyst, psychotherapist, mind doctor, head doctor, healer informal shrink, trick cyclist, head shrinker - 1.1with modifier A person who gives advice on a specified subject.
Example sentencesExamples - There is only one sexual assault counsellor for the region.
- According to one bereavement counsellor, humour is often used by clients as a way of dealing with grief.
- Ignore all the usual advice about careful writing and proofreading given by every job counselor you know.
- Before leaving, they would be given a friendly lecture by a trained addiction counsellor.
- ‘We had our own addiction counsellor in here,’ he laughs.
- For example, making an appointment with a debt counselor, applying for a part-time job and asking for a raise are all pathways for getting on top of your finances.
- An abortive attempt at a psychology degree followed, then he jostled with the idea of becoming a drugs and drink counsellor.
- As I said, you classed the support you got from the occupational health welfare counsellor as being brilliant.
- A canine behaviour counsellor, he was also brought to the programme by the Blue Cross.
- Last November, a drug and alcohol counsellor came to the centre to run a family program and provide training.
- Based on your income and debt, certified credit counselors will contact and negotiate with all your creditors to agree on a consolidated monthly payment amount.
- I am no bereavement counsellor, but in the last few months, I have learned a lot about ‘coping’ after my mother passed away.
- This is a heartfelt and very practical book, which includes chapters with advice for pregnancy center counselors.
- Guests can look forward to hot food and entertainment - offers of which would be gratefully received - as well as advice on services from experts including drugs and alcohol counsellors and housing advisers.
- We later had a behavioral health counselor talk to him, but Jeremy said he didn't want help - he could handle things on his own.
- The 50-year-old dog trainer and behaviour counsellor has gambled her future on the venture.
- As a qualified pet bereavement counsellor I would like to help pet owners compassionately and in confidence.
- Mary and the agency counselor meet each week to discuss the progress of his groups.
- Above the seats across from where I was sitting were advertisements for wart removal cream, invisible braces, and a debt counselor.
- He said: ‘If I was a bit younger I would want to become a drug and alcohol counsellor.’
Synonyms mentor, guide, consultant, consultee, confidant, confidante, right hand man, right hand woman, aide, helper
2A senior officer in the diplomatic service. a counsellor at the Russian embassy Example sentencesExamples - Those with interpersonal intelligence are sensitive to others; think of diplomats and counselors as examples.
- He is the press counselor at the Chinese embassy in Washington.
- By the end of 1983, he was back in the diplomatic service, as counsellor at the Irish embassy in London.
- I was ushered into one of the meeting rooms and met by the embassy's press counsellor.
3Irish US A barrister. Example sentencesExamples - We are attorneys and counselors at law, and one of the responsibilities we have, as any representative, is to counsel our client, let them know what their options are, and try to do the best we can for them.
- She was brought to the office one day so the counselors and attorneys could work with her.
- Most coaches, attorneys, and counselors will tell you that dating while going through a divorce is never a good thing to do from a psychological perspective and a legal perspective.
- He is attacking lawyers for advancing needless litigation and thinks offending counselors should be sued.
- In the old ideal, lawyers were independent counselors to whom clients turned for sage advice and highly specialized talents.
- One can only hope that its alternative message will be heard in the courses and seminars held across the country to educate counselors, law enforcement, and judges about domestic violence.
- They treat their lawyers less like trusted counselors and more like technicians-for-hire whose advice a company feels free to disregard if it isn't what the company wants to hear.
- Now she was working as a receptionist and sometime counselor, but she was planning to become a paralegal and, after that, an attorney.
- His involvement as a lead counselor in the lawsuit connects him to his past relationships, and Seattle University.
- In fact in the recent case before the High Court, the counsellor failed to come up with a clear finding.
- The counselors on the other end of the line didn't take her seriously.
Synonyms barrister, lawyer, legal practitioner 4North American A supervisor at a children's summer camp. Example sentencesExamples - Hey, not to bust up the fun, but we have an hour to get back to camp to relieve our poor junior counselors.
- As a camp counselor working with inner-city children, I tried to imagine the life these campers live.
- Camps should gather specific information about each child and use that in meetings with counselors and supervisors.
- Many of my past campers serve as counselors at my Summer Camp.
- Many, many years ago I worked as a camp counselor at an Easter Seal camp.
- After so many other thrills, another counselor says she will take the kids for a walk in the forest.
- You can give your kids a fun holiday with all kind of games, talent shows parties, movies, crafts, arts, and a world of fun under the supervision of camp carnival counselors.
- The first email I received was from my own camp counselor.
- I would like you to meet some of the junior counselors.
- He had lined up a dream camp counselor job last June, but honors pre-calculus homework turned his summer into a headache.
- We had an excellent arts and crafts counselor who knew a great deal about pattern making and sewing.
- Working as a counselor at a summer camp in northern Wisconsin, he was invited to a friend's family's lake cottage.
- You are the campers' counselor and friend, not their contemporary or peer.
- Redirecting our focus to encompass both the camper and counselor enhances the camp experience for all involved.
- One thing is certain, if campers were being teased or being picked on, this boy is one counselor who would do something about it.
- But when an adult supervisor and other counselors organized a tug-of-war, Allan's instincts told him to refuse to join in.
- There is one counselor for every three or four kids.
- And counselors teach sportsmanship as well as sports.
Synonyms educator, tutor, instructor, pedagogue, schoolteacher, schoolmaster, schoolmistress, master, mistress, governess, educationalist, educationist
Usage The words counsellor and councillor are often confused. A counsellor is a person who gives advice or counsel, especially on personal problems (a marriage counsellor), whereas a councillor is a member of a city, county, or other council (she stood as a Labour candidate for city councillor) Origin Middle English (in the general sense 'adviser'): from Old French conseiller, from Latin consiliarius, and Old French conseillour, from Latin consiliator, both from consilium 'consultation or advice'. Definition of counselor in US English: counselor(British counsellor) nounˈkaʊns(ə)lərˈkouns(ə)lər 1A person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems. Example sentencesExamples - Pain rehabilitation programs often employ a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors and physical therapists.
- After being treated by doctors for physical injury, the victims are treated by the counsellors for psychological injury.
- This tragedy has provided the impetus to hire more school counselors, psychologists, and social workers.
- She has trained as a counsellor and psychotherapist.
- Find a counselor or therapist who specializes in social skills to help you develop the abilities you seek.
- At a time when there were far fewer social workers, guidance counselors, and psychologists, parishioners flocked to their priest in times of trouble.
- Most burn centres employ social workers, vocational counsellors, and psychologists as part of the multidisciplinary burn team.
- But in these studies the ‘talking therapy’ is applied by protocol using specially trained counsellors who are often monitored for adherence to the protocol.
- People such as counsellors, psychologists and behavioural therapists may show you relaxation techniques and other ways to deal with stress.
- They may not know the differences in training between psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors and social workers.
- The findings of the present study should help psychologists, counsellors and lawyers to give useful advice to parents, highlighting a child-focused perspective.
- Dozens of psychiatrists, psychologists and counsellors moved in, and art and play therapy have been used to great effect, trauma experts said.
- So, talking to friends or family, or especially to professional counselors who are trained to help people process feelings, can be most beneficial.
- The interview was administered by substance abuse counselors or study personnel trained in interview techniques by the counselors and a clinical psychologist.
- Most depressed children and teens should talk to a counselor, therapist, psychologist or psychiatrist about what is making them feel the way they are feeling.
- A counselor or school psychologist can help identify practical solutions that make it easier for the child and family to cope day by day.
- Although the participants in this study were not therapists or counselors, this report illustrated that humor training can be conducted and evaluated empirically.
- Seminarians are now closely vetted and assessed by professional personnel including psychologists and counsellors.
- I could be a criminal psychologist, a guidance counsellor, a social worker.
- So we've actually put in place a helpline, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for people to call, where they'll get professional assistance from people who are trained counsellors.
Synonyms adviser, consultant, guide, mentor, confidant, confidante - 1.1with modifier A person who gives advice on a specified subject.
Example sentencesExamples - ‘We had our own addiction counsellor in here,’ he laughs.
- Ignore all the usual advice about careful writing and proofreading given by every job counselor you know.
- A canine behaviour counsellor, he was also brought to the programme by the Blue Cross.
- As I said, you classed the support you got from the occupational health welfare counsellor as being brilliant.
- As a qualified pet bereavement counsellor I would like to help pet owners compassionately and in confidence.
- He said: ‘If I was a bit younger I would want to become a drug and alcohol counsellor.’
- For example, making an appointment with a debt counselor, applying for a part-time job and asking for a raise are all pathways for getting on top of your finances.
- The 50-year-old dog trainer and behaviour counsellor has gambled her future on the venture.
- Above the seats across from where I was sitting were advertisements for wart removal cream, invisible braces, and a debt counselor.
- There is only one sexual assault counsellor for the region.
- Guests can look forward to hot food and entertainment - offers of which would be gratefully received - as well as advice on services from experts including drugs and alcohol counsellors and housing advisers.
- I am no bereavement counsellor, but in the last few months, I have learned a lot about ‘coping’ after my mother passed away.
- We later had a behavioral health counselor talk to him, but Jeremy said he didn't want help - he could handle things on his own.
- Before leaving, they would be given a friendly lecture by a trained addiction counsellor.
- An abortive attempt at a psychology degree followed, then he jostled with the idea of becoming a drugs and drink counsellor.
- According to one bereavement counsellor, humour is often used by clients as a way of dealing with grief.
- Based on your income and debt, certified credit counselors will contact and negotiate with all your creditors to agree on a consolidated monthly payment amount.
- Mary and the agency counselor meet each week to discuss the progress of his groups.
- This is a heartfelt and very practical book, which includes chapters with advice for pregnancy center counselors.
- Last November, a drug and alcohol counsellor came to the centre to run a family program and provide training.
Synonyms counsellor, mentor, guide, consultant, consultee, confidant, confidante, right hand man, right hand woman, aide, helper
2A senior officer in the diplomatic service. Example sentencesExamples - I was ushered into one of the meeting rooms and met by the embassy's press counsellor.
- Those with interpersonal intelligence are sensitive to others; think of diplomats and counselors as examples.
- By the end of 1983, he was back in the diplomatic service, as counsellor at the Irish embassy in London.
- He is the press counselor at the Chinese embassy in Washington.
3Irish US A trial lawyer. Example sentencesExamples - She was brought to the office one day so the counselors and attorneys could work with her.
- His involvement as a lead counselor in the lawsuit connects him to his past relationships, and Seattle University.
- Most coaches, attorneys, and counselors will tell you that dating while going through a divorce is never a good thing to do from a psychological perspective and a legal perspective.
- In fact in the recent case before the High Court, the counsellor failed to come up with a clear finding.
- They treat their lawyers less like trusted counselors and more like technicians-for-hire whose advice a company feels free to disregard if it isn't what the company wants to hear.
- Now she was working as a receptionist and sometime counselor, but she was planning to become a paralegal and, after that, an attorney.
- In the old ideal, lawyers were independent counselors to whom clients turned for sage advice and highly specialized talents.
- We are attorneys and counselors at law, and one of the responsibilities we have, as any representative, is to counsel our client, let them know what their options are, and try to do the best we can for them.
- The counselors on the other end of the line didn't take her seriously.
- He is attacking lawyers for advancing needless litigation and thinks offending counselors should be sued.
- One can only hope that its alternative message will be heard in the courses and seminars held across the country to educate counselors, law enforcement, and judges about domestic violence.
Synonyms barrister, lawyer, counsellor, legal practitioner 4North American A person who supervises children at a camp. Example sentencesExamples - After so many other thrills, another counselor says she will take the kids for a walk in the forest.
- Many, many years ago I worked as a camp counselor at an Easter Seal camp.
- The first email I received was from my own camp counselor.
- We had an excellent arts and crafts counselor who knew a great deal about pattern making and sewing.
- You are the campers' counselor and friend, not their contemporary or peer.
- Camps should gather specific information about each child and use that in meetings with counselors and supervisors.
- As a camp counselor working with inner-city children, I tried to imagine the life these campers live.
- I would like you to meet some of the junior counselors.
- Hey, not to bust up the fun, but we have an hour to get back to camp to relieve our poor junior counselors.
- But when an adult supervisor and other counselors organized a tug-of-war, Allan's instincts told him to refuse to join in.
- There is one counselor for every three or four kids.
- Redirecting our focus to encompass both the camper and counselor enhances the camp experience for all involved.
- And counselors teach sportsmanship as well as sports.
- You can give your kids a fun holiday with all kind of games, talent shows parties, movies, crafts, arts, and a world of fun under the supervision of camp carnival counselors.
- One thing is certain, if campers were being teased or being picked on, this boy is one counselor who would do something about it.
- He had lined up a dream camp counselor job last June, but honors pre-calculus homework turned his summer into a headache.
- Working as a counselor at a summer camp in northern Wisconsin, he was invited to a friend's family's lake cottage.
- Many of my past campers serve as counselors at my Summer Camp.
Synonyms educator, tutor, instructor, pedagogue, schoolteacher, schoolmaster, schoolmistress, master, mistress, governess, educationalist, educationist
Usage A counselor is someone who gives advice or counsel, especially an attorney. A councilor is a member of a council, such as a town or city council. Confusion arises because many counselors sit on councils, and councilors are often called on to give counsel Origin Middle English (in the general sense ‘adviser’): from Old French conseiller, from Latin consiliarius, and Old French conseillour, from Latin consiliator, both from consilium ‘consultation or advice’. |