Christian counselors incorporate faith values for clients who desire it, understand a Christian worldview, and are clinically trained. Alternatively, Biblical counselors typically have a degree from a Seminary or Bible College where they received extensive training in theology and God's word.

Chatnow is a free app with access to NeedHim's Christian volunteers around the clock. Unlike some counseling services, the live chats are anonymous, which some individuals may appreciate, especially those who feel shame or guilt about their struggles.

Use of spiritual interventions: Christian counselors may employ practices like prayer, Scripture reading, worship, and service alongside clinical methods like cognitive-behavioral therapy. Their goal is to facilitate spiritual growth and a deepening relationship with God.

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."