pastoral counselor
nounUK /ˈpɑːstərəl ˈkaʊnsələ/
US /ˈpæstərəl ˈkaʊnsələr/
A person who helps people feel better by talking with them and caring about them.
The pastoral counselor listened kindly when the boy felt sad.
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2. A religious leader trained to give emotional and spiritual advice.
The pastoral counselor at the church helped families talk about their worries.
3. Someone who supports people through hard times with kind words and prayer.
After the storm, a pastoral counselor visited the neighbors to offer comfort.
4. A trained person who helps groups solve problems in a caring way.
The school invited a pastoral counselor to help students get along better.