Counselor

A counselor assigned to Starfleet vessels and installations is responsible for the mental well-being of the crew, and is a position usually held by a senior Starfleet officer with training in psychology. As with the chief medical officer, the ship's counselor has the power to relieve other officers and crew members of duty if he or she feels that their patient is suffering from a condition that may hinder their ability to perform their duties effectively.

By the 24th century, the counselor was considered a vital position that even warranted inclusion in the senior staff of the Federation flagship.

At the Captain's discretion, the ship's counselor may be allowed to wear something other than their normal Starfleet uniform while on duty. This was the case with Deanna Troi, the ship's counselor on the USS Enterprise-D.

Deep Space 9 had several counselors during its time in operation, including Telnorri and Ezri Dax, who was previously an assistant counselor on the USS Destiny.

The USS Voyager was not originally assigned a counselor as its mission was intended only to last a few months. Later, Neelix appointed himself morale officer, a term of his own invention, to take on the responsibilities of a counselor.

Notable Counselors

 * Alexis
 * Benbasset
 * Ezri Dax
 * Lastman
 * Lucricia
 * Jenzo
 * R'Dedreen
 * Silana
 * Telnorri
 * Deanna Troi