I was reminded recently that the Evangelical Christian counseling landscape is about as diverse as the colors in a crayon box.   So, I thought it might help to read a paragraph that describes the type of counseling we do at Capitol Hill Baptist church.  I don't have the time (nor space) to go into an extensive explanation of biblical counseling, but will list a few resources below if you wish to think more about this topic.  So here it is....

The type of counseling I do is referred to as “biblical counseling.”  My goal is to erect from the Bible a model and method to wisely help people in their problems. As a biblical counselor and pastor, I seek to build strong relationships and help people to apply the gospel in ways that are meaningful and direction-giving. My counseling is shaped by a Christ-centered view of human life as found in the Christian Scriptures, which takes seriously the physical, social, and developmental nature of our difficulties. I believe that people can be healed, strengthened, and built up as they grow in their relationship with Christ. However, this doesn’t happen apart from our personal dependence on Him and seeking of His help.

This paragraph is a summary of items written by myself and faculty at CCEF & SBTS, with adjustments made by elders at CHBC. 

Article References for further reading:  David Powlison's "Affirmations & Denials: A Proposed Definition of Biblical Counseling" (JBC, 2000, Vol 19, no. 1); Ed Welch's "What is Biblical Counseling, Anyway?" (JBC, 1997, Vol 16, no. 1). 

Book References for further reading: Tim Lane & Paul Tripp's "How People Change"; Paul Tripp's "Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands"; David Powlison's "Seeing with New Eyes".