Practitioners of this style of counseling incorporate religious scripture and teachings to guide you through challenging life issues. When facing turbulent life events, integrating and strengthening your faith may be the missing piece in finding proper treatment.

Since 1993, the movement has renamed itself as biblical counseling to emphasize its central focus on the Bible. The Baker Encyclopedia of Psychology and Counseling states that "The aim of Nouthetic Counseling is to effect change in the counselee by encouraging greater conformity to the principles of Scripture."

A Christian counselor is a professional counselor who is scientifically trained to use evidence-based counseling techniques that are infused with God's Word. Christian counseling strives not only to help the individual overcome their mental health challenges, but also to help them heal spiritually.