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Read MoreWe’ve almost all experienced those times in our life when things get a little tough. It might be responding to issues of grief and loss after the death of a loved one, or grappling with challenges in our marriage, family or relationships. It might be coping with high levels of stress and anxiety in life or the workplace. In recent years we have become more aware of the challenges of maintaining good mental health. Life can be tricky.
In times such as these, the help and support of a counsellor can be invaluable. A good counsellor can bring an outside perspective and help us identify the challenges we’re facing, and develop and implement strategies in response. A counsellor can help us get to know ourselves better and develop a set of tools to help navigate those rough patches. Far from being something to be anxious about or ashamed of, working with a good counsellor can be a positive, healthy and valuable experience. They can help us keep moving forward.
Christian counselling takes that same approach one step further. Christian counselling ensures that matters of faith and theology, Biblical and spiritual wisdom are integrated into the counselling journey. For a Christian, the questions of whether and when to consider working with a Christian counsellor are good ones. Let’s take a look in a little more depth.
Beyond that simple introduction, here are six specific examples of areas where counselling can be helpful.
Mental health: When dealing with stress, anxiety and depression at the mild to moderate level.
Family and marriage: From pre-marriage sessions to dealing with significant issues within a relationship, and identifying and responding to the challenges of parenting. For more, take a look at our article on Christian marriage counselling.
School and education: Supporting students through the experience of education, considering and making career choices, or even the social environment of the school or university.
Grief and Loss: Helping people process situations of loss, which could include loved ones, relationships, or health and navigating the challenges that lie ahead.
Drugs, alcohol, addiction: Helping people grapple with profound challenges around the use and abuse of drugs and alcohol – including ceasing or reducing use or rehabilitation.
Rehabilitation: Responding to physical, mental or emotional injury, disability, accidents, health conditions or social disadvantage.
Christian counsellors like secular counsellors, can help us identify, navigate and respond to challenges in our lives. The difference is the capacity to incorporate a Christian worldview and a faith-informed response. A Christian therapist 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.
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