Christian Counselling - Brisbane & Gold Coast
Phone 0478 837 264 for Christian Counselling Brisbane, Gold Coast
Model & Approach
I am committed to facilitating a counselling process whereby I can help you overcome problems, bondages, and illness, explore new opportunities, and achieve your goals.
I use an eclectic model of Christian counselling. I draw from all that is true and effective in various schools of thought, psychological theory, and counselling research.
At different stages of the counselling process, I would draw from and use principles from: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Psychodynamic counselling approaches, Family Systems Theory, Personality Theory, Internal Family Systems Therapy, Schema Therapy, and Theophostic Ministry (using deliverance as the need arises, Generational Issues). Counselling occurs within a biblical framework and, of course, using common sense.
I endeavour to get better each and every day at letting the Holy Spirit empower and guide me. He is the healer and the wonderful counsellor, and it is a privilege to partner with Him in His work to sanctify those He loves.
I believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God and that it sets forth clearly the character and plan of God for humanity. This is the biblical framework that sets the parameters of my practice. Like everyone, I recognise my interpretation is just that—my interpretation—and I recognise I may need to change and grow, especially in my approach to the greyer areas, and work towards avoiding dogmatism and being ‘stuck’ in my thinking.
There are issues that the Bible does not speak directly about or says little about: just to give a few examples, “How much Internet is good for me?” “Which parenting philosophy or strategy is correct?” masturbation, boundaries, the role of women in post-modern society?
In these areas, I can still draw on the principles and wisdom set forth in its pages, without taking isolated scripture out of context.
Love, justice, honesty, forgiveness, repentance, consequences of choices, and dealing with sins that entangle and bring darkness—all have wide-reaching application to relationships, the expression of life, and communities.
Understanding accurately the person of the Father, Jesus, and Holy Spirit will help me to know how to respond and think about given issues and situations.
He made each person special and unique. He knows the keys to healing and wholeness.
I offer you a Christ Centred Service. Please scroll down the page to see our affirmation of core foundational biblical theology.
Christian counselling appointments are available in Brisbane CBD and Gold Coast (Bundall or Surfers Paradise)
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To make an appointment with Melanie please call or text 0478 837 264 – If you are looking for a Christian Counsellor in the Brisbane, Gold Coast or Tweed area please contact me at info@christiancounsellingbrisbane.com.au
I also offer invitations to conduct mobile counselling clinics in a location near you. Contact us to book.
My faith is demonstrated by the way we treat each person as valuable and unique.
You can be of any faith or persuasion to see us. I respect your choice and expression of life, and do not push our beliefs or opinions you.
The model and approach I use flows best when I have some extended time to explore and sort through to the root causes of issues.
So rather than book weekly sessions of one hour over a long period as is often practised I prefer to see you in 3 or four hour sessions (Clients travelling from interstate please contact us and we will see you for the whole day)
I see best results when we’ll counsel with larger blocks of time. This is also cost effective for you as the hourly rate decreases to $70 per hour
So you might see me for a couple of day sessions over several months or some people prefer to book a week at a time, where they achieve considerable freedom and breakthrough, In some cases clients may not ever even need to come back to counselling again. I’ll give you tools and literature to take home with you to support you in maintaining the changes and progress you have made. In essence I aim to do myself out of a job as quickly as I can without taking shortcuts or applying superficial band-aid type ministry to deep issues.
So to this end counselling sessions are structured over a four hour period.