They manage a process of self discovery. They do not teach, they help you find the answers yourself. They provide a supportive relationship, enable discussion, help explore and interchange opinion. They are change focused. They mainly want to bring healing, growth or change - wholeness or completion.
Psychologists are good examples of a counselor.
There are many counseling roles in the church. Some churches are seeing the benefit of having counseling facilities and even commercial counseling courses. Whether it is grief, relational difficulties, psychological problems or addictions, the church has a major part to play in this role. An advisor gives opinion when it is sought. They give wisdom, prudence, make a judgment, estimation or make a recommendation when asked.