Educational Counseling Vocabulary

verb to give advice or recommend a course of action

• I advise you to carefully consider all the options before making a decision.
• I advise you to go with the blue dress for the party.
• I'd advise you to chill out and not stress over it.
• Sometimes the heart advises what the mind cannot understand.

noun a person who gives advice or guidance

adjective advisory (related to giving advice)

• The financial adviser provided expert guidance on investment strategies.
• My adviser suggested I take a gap year before starting college.
• I always go to my adviser for the inside scoop on classes to take.
• She was like a trusted adviser, always there to offer wise counsel.

noun a meeting or discussion to exchange information or seek advice

adjective consultative (relating to or involving consultation)

• The doctor scheduled a consultation with the patient to discuss treatment options.
• I had a consultation with the lawyer about my case.
• Let's have a quick consult before making a decision.
• The team had a consultation to brainstorm ideas for the project.