by ToniFish Question by Contrariwise: Spiritually speaking , has anyone benefited from pastoral counseling ? Is there proof this works? I called a therapist today and wondered what the statistics were on pastoral counseling for depression or secular counseling since they use the same methods. I wonder if there is proof that this works. Atheists and Christians and ETC , please reply. Best answer: Answer by ?Jim?Sure, counseling helps out. If it didn’t, there wouldn’t be any counselors! Answer by LinderellaThat is a depressing thought What do you think? Answer below!   Read more... ...