A Counselor is a general definition for a person who advises.

These are the most common definitions:

• Someone who gives advice
• In the field of social welfare, an adviser on personal problems
• In the field of education, an adviser on a special subject such as careers, education, or health
• In the field of law, a counselor, counsellor, counselor-at-law or counsellor-at-law is an attorney
• In the field of politics, a high ranking diplomat, usually just below a ambassador or minister
• In the field of leisure, a children's supervisor, usually at camp