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Christian Psychologists and Christian counsellors in Australia provide support for your mental health, wellbeing, and relationships, from a Christian worldview.
In recent years we’ve collectively become much more conscious of the importance of mental health. We have learned about depression, anxiety, and more deep-seated clinical conditions. We have learned that the support and treatment of counsellors, psychologists and doctors is a vital part of responding to mental health challenges. Christian counsellors or Christian psychologists are an important part of the network of support for good mental health.
Why Choose Christian Counselling or Psychology?
Christian counsellors like secular counsellors, can help us identify, navigate and respond to challenges in our lives. That’s true whether we are dealing with clinical mental health conditions or simply the day-to-day difficulties of life in a challenging time.
A Christian counsellor will incorporate a Christian worldview and a faith-informed response into their work with you. They will understand, acknowledge, and take seriously your faith as part of the counselling journey. They’ll also bring biblical and spiritual wisdom to the situation, adding these timeless insights to modern approaches to counselling and support.
How do I Choose the Right Christian Counsellor or Psychologist?
There are a range of factors that go into choosing the right counsellor or psychologist to work with. Your particular needs and circumstances are vital, as are the experience and qualifications of the counsellor. You should also consider other factors, such as theological and spiritual dimensions, cost and accessibility, the nature of the counselling relationship, and so on. Read our full article exploring these aspects and more to help you think through finding the right Christian counsellor or Christian psychologist for your needs.
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To help you dig a little deeper, we have explored the topic of Christian counselling in a series of in-depth articles covering both general and specific topics. Here are the topics we have:
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What is Christian Counselling Like?
Like any good counselling experience, it involves you working with a Christian counsellor or psychologist to understand and explore the issues with which you need support.
The Counselling Journey
The critical first step is acknowledging that you’re wrestling with something deep and challenging, and that support will be helpful for healthy outcomes. Reaching out to a Christian counsellor or psychologist, far from a sign of weakness, is a decision of courage that enables you to take proactive steps to a healthier life.
From there, most counselling or psychology relationships follow a similar rhythm.
They’ll start with you disclosing something about the topic, question or challenge you want to address. Relationship building with the counsellor is the vital next part of the process, followed by working to fully assess and understand the problem. Once there is a clear understanding, you can work together to set some goals and get into the meat of the counselling conversations. Finally, there is a process of evaluation and conclusion.
These steps are fluid and you’ll sometimes move backwards and forwards through the stages.
Online Christian Counselling or Psychology
For some, in rural and remote communities, or where getting out and about is challenging, online counselling offers a good alternative to face-to-face appointments.
Many Christian counsellors offer services via telephone or using video-conferencing platforms such as Zoom or FaceTime. Many of us have learned to be quite comfortable in these online settings over the last few years – and your counsellor can help determine if online Christian counselling is the right approach for you. Start by contacting your local church or Christian counsellor to find out more.
Free Counselling Options
Along with paid professional services, you may be able to access free counselling support. For clinical/medical support, for example, your GP can help identify funded support services. Your local church pastoral care team or pastor/minister will be able to support you with some topics and questions.
There is a range of free help telephone or online services available in Australia.
1800Chaplain offers a Christian helpline in Australia, connecting you with experienced chaplains to provide free Christian counselling and caring support.
Community organisations like LifeLine (13 11 14), Beyond Blue (1300 22 4636) or The Samaritans (135 247) are just a few examples. There are services for particular demographics too, such as Mensline Australia (1300 78 99 78), Headspace for youth and young adults (1800 650 890), Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800) or LifeLine’s 13YARN (13 92 76) service for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people.
For immediate support, we do encourage you to call LifeLine on 13 11 14 and in an emergency, phone 000. For more telephone or online counselling and mental health services visit the Australian Government’s Health Direct page or Open Counselling’s Telephone Counseling hotlines page.
Finding a Christian Counsellor or Psychologist
There are a few ways to find a Christian counsellor. You can start by talking with friends who might have a recommendation. Chatting with your local church is an excellent option. You can also search online for services that might meet your needs. We encourage you to do all those things.
We’re building a one-stop catalogue of Christian counsellors and psychologists across Australia right here at Local Christian Life, and we’d love to help you find the right support. Start your search below or jump right into our Christian Counsellors & Psychologists listing to see if we can help you find the right person.
Christian counsellors in Australia play a vital role in supporting their communities. They’re ready to support you and me through difficult life stages, challenging relationship dynamics, clinical mental health episodes and more. Use the resources here to help find the right counsellor or psychologist for the support you need.
Find a Christian Counsellor or Psychologist
Search our directory of Christian Counsellors and psychologists to find one near you with the specialties or areas of interest you require.
List Your Services
If you are involved in offering Christian counselling, psychology or pastoral care, we want to help you let people know about your services. Whether you are a counsellor in private practice, or involved with a local church, we want to help you get the word out. We invite you to list your services here at Local Christian Life to help people find and connect with you. Our Listing Information page should provide all the information, but feel free to email us if you have any questions.Â
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