counsellor

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The landmark win sparked hopes of further reform under the NLD steered by Suu Kyi, who took on the title of state counsellor as she was barred by the constitution from becoming president.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Major, a professor of social mobility at the University of Exeter, added: "The reality is that a teacher these days is a counsellor, a social worker, a poverty alleviator and a guardian of respectful values."

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

"A counsellor was coming to Stephen's house when I was living there. I was very tearful day to day."

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Whoever thought we'd read that sentence when the man in question is still in the line of succession to the throne, and in theory, if not in practice, remains a counsellor of state?

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

Mom Dr. Marrigan was furious when the guidance counsellor kicked me out of Honors and dropped me down to College Track.

From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson