Faith-based counselling at Eckert Centre follows the same structured, evidence-informed approach used across all of our counselling services. While Christian faith may be thoughtfully integrated when it is meaningful to you, counselling here is designed to create real, lasting change, not just short-term relief.
Our work is guided by two core frameworks that shape how counselling is offered and why it works.
The Power of 8™: Why Structure and Consistency Matter
We work using the Power of 8™, which reflects what research and clinical experience consistently show: meaningful therapeutic change requires an initial period of focused, consistent support, of 8 weekly sessions.
For most clients, this means beginning counselling with enough frequency to:
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build emotional safety and trust
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reduce overwhelm and emotional load
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understand patterns that keep distress in place
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create momentum toward meaningful change
Occasional or infrequent check-in sessions rarely create lasting progress. The Power of 8™ helps protect your time, emotional energy, and investment by setting therapy up to actually work.
As stability and insight grow, session pacing can be adjusted thoughtfully over time.
The Eckert Centre Well-Being Model™: Supporting the Whole Person
Lasting change happens when more than one area of life is supported at the same time. Our counselling is guided by the Eckert Centre Well-Being Model™, which looks at four interconnected areas of wellbeing:
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Your inner world — emotions, nervous system, identity, and self-understanding
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Your relationships — attachment patterns, communication, boundaries, and connection
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Your family or life context — roles, stress load, expectations, and daily demands
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Meaning-making — how values, beliefs, purpose, and faith shape how you understand your life and experiences
This fourth area — meaning-making — is often where faith fits. For some people, Christian belief is a source of strength and grounding. For others, faith may feel uncertain, conflicted, or painful. Counselling makes space for this without forcing answers or bypassing emotional work.
When children or teens are involved, parents are part of the process so change can hold at home. When working with adults, we attend to the relationships and responsibilities shaping daily life.
Faith is integrated within this whole-person approach — never assumed, never imposed, and never used to replace psychological care.
Why This Approach Matters
This structure allows counselling to support:
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emotional steadiness and resilience
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healthier relationships and family dynamics
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honest exploration of faith, doubt, and values
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a clearer sense of direction, purpose, and meaning over time
Whether faith feels grounding, uncertain, or evolving, counselling remains focused on helping you move forward with greater clarity and stability.
