Synonyms for Counsel (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (a lawyer who pleads cases in court):
advocate, counsellor, counselor, pleader, counselor-at-law, advocateWordNet sense 2 (something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action):
counselling, direction, guidance, counselingWordNet sense 3 (give advice to):
advise, redeFrom the ODE community, based on WordNetadd/edit