Do pastoral counselors counsel people of faiths different from theirs?
Pastoral counselors are found in every major Protestant denomination, as well as the Roman Catholic Church and Jewish faith, and they do work with people of faiths different from their own. However, in practice, clients often prefer to work with a pastoral counselor who shares their faith and beliefs. In initial meetings, the subject of faith should be raised to ensure that client and pastoral counselor are comfortable with each other’s perspective.
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