More Than “Try Harder”: A Gentler Approach to Christian Counselling Many people are drawn to Christian counselling because they want a space where their faith is understood as well as their emotional struggles. But in reality, that experience is not always what people hope for. Some people come away from faith-based support feeling lighter, clearer, and more held. But others come away feeling as though they have simply been given more things they should do. Pray more. Trust