Christian counseling and secular counseling differ primarily in their approach, underlying principles, and the integration of faith into the therapeutic process:

Secular Counseling focuses primarily on psychological theories, evidence-based practices, and therapeutic techniques to address mental health concerns. It doesn’t incorporate spiritual or religious aspects into the therapy process, and is aimed at assisting individuals in understanding and resolving psychological issues without religious or spiritual context.

Christian Counseling integrates the same evidence-based practices and therapeutic techniques as secular counseling, while also incorporating faith-based principles. It places emphasis on the client’s spiritual well-being, integrating prayer, scripture, and reliance on God as integral parts of the healing process.