What we believe
Scripture is sufficient for the care of the soul.
These convictions shape every conversation we have. Please read them carefully before you begin counseling with us.
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Counseling based on Scripture
All counseling at BSCUG is founded on the pearls of Scripture. We believe Scripture is superior, sufficient, comprehensive and authoritative for the care of the soul.
We hold the Bible to be the central source of everything necessary for life and godliness (2 Peter 1:3; 2 Timothy 3:14–17). Scripture uncovers and exposes what is hidden from the outward eye.
We do not combine or blend psychology, or any counsel from outside the Scriptures, into our counseling. Before counseling begins, every counselee should understand that Scripture will be used as the only source of authority.
About our counselors. All BSCUG counselors are pursuing certification with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC). None is licensed or trained as a therapist, psychiatrist, psychologist or mental health practitioner.
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The local church
We affirm that the local church is essential to the counseling process.
Counseling is never meant to replace the care of your church family. Throughout counseling you will be continually encouraged back into the life of your own church community, where God intends His people to grow together.
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Confidentiality
We do not see Scripture endorsing “total” confidentiality, so we cannot promise it.
Matthew 18:15–17 calls for other people to be involved at certain points in a process of reconciliation. Some information may need to be shared, especially with church leaders who are involved in the counseling process.
There are also circumstances in which the law requires information to be shared with those in authority, with or without permission. These include, but are not limited to:
- evidence of abuse or neglect, whether physical, sexual or emotional;
- a present danger, such as thoughts of suicide or an intention to harm others;
- an unreported, life-threatening crime, which must be reported to law enforcement.
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Costs
BSCUG does not charge a set fee for counseling.
Counseling does involve administrative costs, so we welcome and encourage financial support of any amount toward the ministry. Some materials, mostly books, will likely need to be bought at the counselee’s own cost.
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Your responsibility
Change takes place as God’s Word is lived out, not only heard.
- The counselee is fully responsible for completing weekly or fortnightly homework on time.
- Every session ends with homework, which becomes the opener for the next session. Failure to complete it will lead to the counseling being ended.
- Counselees should be intentional about putting the lessons learnt into practice.
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What we do not offer
BSCUG does not offer any form of medical, legal or psychiatric advice or help. Our calling is to offer help and counsel from the Scriptures.
Is this the counsel you are looking for?
Send an email to info@biblicalsoulcareuganda.org and we will send you the intake form.