A person who gives advice or guidance. Neutral term; can be used in professional, educational, or personal contexts.
彼は私の信頼できる助言者です。
He is my trusted adviser.
進路について助言者に相談した。
I consulted a counselor about my career path.
カウンセラー often implies a professional counselor, especially in psychological or educational settings, while 助言者 is a broader term for any adviser.
Standard kanji spelling.
Compound of 助言 (advice) + 者 (person).