Christian Counsellors - Bridges Counselling

Some thoughts by David Bridges.

All counsellors at Bridges Counselling are committed Christians. Since we are not tied to any particular Church, we draw clients from a wide diversity of churches. We attract referrals from a wide range of pastors and churches.

If you are a Christian...

Christians seek a Christian counsellor or Christian psychologist as someone who is like-minded, just as another person may prefer to see a counsellor of a similar ethnic background. For Christian clients, the Christian dimension is a vital part of their life. These clients want their values, beliefs and spiritual struggles respected. Choosing a Christian counsellor or Christian psychologist is often the easiest way to ensure that.

If you just want good counselling...

Many others simply want an astute counsellor that will be in tune and usher in lasting change. As long as the counsellor can genuinely help them, they don't care about the ethnic or religious background of their counsellor. We, at Bridges Counselling, do not push our own personal or religious agenda against your wishes. We aim to help you achieve your goals. We don't judge. We offer acceptance. We offer grace.

Christian Counsellors - Training and Experience

All our counsellors have some theological training, and all have at least 3 years of recognised training in professional counselling. As a team, we represent the breadth of churches. We seek to bring the best of professional Christian counselling practice into Bridges Counselling Parramatta.

As Christian counsellors, we have worked in diverse Christian-based counselling organisations: Anglican, Baptist, Catholic, Hillsong, Salvation Army, Uniting and Wesley Mission. Many of us have had counselling training through either Wesley Institute or St Marks.

Church Leaders and Pastoral Counsellors

We wish to partner with church leaders and pastoral counsellors in our joint work of ministering to and empowering those in need, around Parramatta and Sydney. My own journey has taken me through various pastoral and leadership roles in churches. I can relate to the variety of difficult pastoral issues facing church leaders.

In working with Christians, we sometimes partner with pastors, with the written permission of clients of course. Christians who are well connected into a supportive church community often work through issues more quickly. Church leaders appreciate our impartiality, confidentiality and objectivity as an independent Christian counselling centre.

Enquiries: 0415 752 544

Ring us and you will be recommended a choice of counsellors qualified and experienced for your situation.

Email: info@BridgesCounselling.com.au

Bridges Counselling Parramatta is a team of professional counsellors and psychologists, specialising in marriage, family and individual counselling.

If you are considering Bridges Counselling:

• When you ring us, explain your religious or Christian background if that is important to you
  
• As part of choosing and being comfortable with your counsellor or psychologist, you are free to ask questions that are important for you.
  
• Remember that we accept you for where you're at. We don't judge. We offer acceptance. We offer grace.