What part of speech is counsel?

"Counsel" can be both a noun and a verb, depending on how it's used.

As a noun:

* It refers to advice or guidance. Example: "He sought the counsel of his lawyer."

As a verb:

* It means to advise or recommend. Example: "The therapist counseled the patient on coping mechanisms."

So, to determine the part of speech, look at how it's used in the sentence.