Prevail Counselling Therapy

Can a person who has no interest in, and perhaps doesn’t trust Christianity, work with a counsellor who holds to a Christian faith?

This blog is a defence of my belief that Christians can be effective therapists for all people, regardless of their own beliefs or lack thereof.

The blog does not ignore the genuine reasons for people to distrust Christianity in a therapy room.
These reasons are addressed.
The stereotype expectations that some may have about Christians as counsellors are challenged.

My reasons for believing a non-Christian can work with a Christian therapist are presented.

I propose that Christian counsellors follow professional standards first and foremost. While they do not breach client preferences in therapy, there is still a positive impact that their faith can have on client work.

Finally, I end with how I personally do and don’t use my faith in therapy work.
Overall, my hope is that my work is a blessing to whoever comes into work with me.

This blog, aimed at Christians, explores why counselling as provided by Prevail would suit them.

Christian objections to secular-based counselling are explored. That it may be seen as a sign of lack of faith to partake with man made counselling.

‍The role of a supportive Church community is encouraged.
The means of including faith practice within a diverse Church environment are discussed.

The process a Christian might use in deciding to enter counselling is discussed.

How a Christian client chooses a counsellor is covered.
The presence of counselling principles within Church practice is presented.

If, as a Christian, you are considering counselling therapy, I hope this blog helps you make the right decision for you.

Christmas is a stressful time. Presents, food, social activities.
Most significantly, it is a time for family.
And that is not always easy.
This blog explores what can make Christmas a difficult time in family life.
The roles that we have in families become heightened at Christmas time and can cause tension.
The 2011 film Arthur Christmas is a good guide for seeing this tension in a very exaggerated context.

The drive for financial security is ingrained in the male personality. This drive is well-meaning. It is there biologically so that men will overcome pain to provide for those they love.

Unfortunately, the drive for financial security can overpower the motive of love and become self-serving.

The film The Family Man dramatises this struggle. A successful man on Wall Street sees the life he could have had with a loving family.

The film is appropriately set at Christmas time. A time when the stress between family and material wealth is at its peak.

Helping others grieving a suicide is a demanding task as it affects you as well. However, by coming to terms with your own loss, you can help those more directly affected. Familiarise yourself with the experiences of grief the bereaved is having.

There are general and specific suggestions to follow.
Overall, encourage hope that they can learn to live with a lessintense but still real grief.