The idea of counseling or seeking guidance can be found in the Bible. Proverbs 11:14 (NIV) says, “For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers.” Additionally, passages like James 5:16 (NIV) encourage confession and seeking prayer and guidance from fellow believers: “Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.”

Christian counseling typically draws on the teachings of the Bible and the teachings of Jesus Christ to provide guidance and support for individuals dealing with various life challenges, such as marriage and family issues, depression, anxiety, addiction, grief, and more.