Online Christian Counselling in Oxford

Christian Counselling for Anxiety, Relationships & Personal Struggles.  If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward, you don’t have to face it alone.

No obligation. Completely confidential.

About Duncan

Christian Counsellor · Psychotherapist · NHS Mental Health Chaplain

Hello. My name is Duncan.

I offer confidential Christian counselling for individuals and couples, integrating recognised counselling practice with Christian pastoral care.

With vast experience in NHS chaplaincy, education and wider pastoral work, I provide a calm, safe and reflective space where people can explore emotional, relational and faith-related concerns with compassion and respect.

About Duncan

Christian Counsellor · Psychotherapist · NHS Mental Health Chaplain

Hello. My name is Duncan. I am a Christian counsellor and lay minister with experience in NHS chaplaincy, education and community pastoral work. I offer confidential, faith-aware counselling for individuals and couples, integrating recognised counselling practice with Christian pastoral care. I hold a Master’s degree in Pastoral Studies and an Advanced Diploma in in Psychotherapeutic Counselling. My aim is to provide a safe space for people to explore emotional, relational and faith-related concerns with compassion and respect.

I am a Christian counsellor and experienced lay minister with over twenty years of pastoral service across chaplaincy, education and community settings. I have served as a Mental Health Chaplain within the NHS, and previously as a Chaplain and teacher in an education,al setting.  These are experiences that have shaped my compassionate, steady and thoughtful approach to care.

My work integrates Christian faith, psychological insight and recognised counselling practice with Christian pastoral care, drawing from:

  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Person-Centred approach

thus offering a safe and reflective space where individuals can explore emotional struggles, questions of faith, and life’s wider challenges.

I hold:

  • a Master’s Degree in Pastoral Studies,
  • a PGCE in Religious Education,
  • and a Level 5 Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice.

At the heart of my work is the belief that every person is created with dignity, worth, and value.

 

Individual Therapy

Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally drained?


A safe space to talk through anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, identity, grief and life struggles within a confidential Christian framework.

Couples Counselling

Feeling distant, unheard, or caught in the same arguments?

Faith-aware support  to rebuild trust, improve communication, and restore emotional and relational connection. Support available for those in relationships and those that are married.

Carrying pressure, stress, responsibility, or things you do not feel able to say out loud?

Discreet, confidential support for men navigating isolation, identity, emotional strain, faith, work pressure and relationship difficulties.

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I provide confidential online Christian counselling for individuals and couples in Oxford. I work with anxiety, depression, relationships, trauma, grief, and spiritual questions, integrating professional counselling training with Christian faith and pastoral experience. Sessions are delivered securely by video so you can receive support from across the UK.  This online Christian counselling Oxford service is delivered securely by video.

Learn more about my approach on the About page.

I  work with clients across Oxford and nearby areas such as London and Guildford. If you’d like to see where else I work, you can browse all my counselling locations here.

If you are in crisis, you can also contact Samaritans for 24/7 support.

If you are searching for Christian counselling Oxford you are welcome to get in touch for a confidential consultation.

This Christian counselling in Oxford service is delivered securely by video for individuals and couples.

Christian counselling in Oxford offers a respectful, confidential space where people from any denomination, culture, or background — or none — can be heard.

It helps individuals and couples to:

  • Process stress and trauma without abandoning faith

  • Process feelings of discouragement and depression
  • Rebuild trust and emotional intimacy in relationships

  • Integrate cultural identity with Christian identity

  • Navigate anxiety, perfectionism, and burnout

  • Release shame tied to comparison, performance, or failure

  • Find belonging in a competitive, high-pressure environment

Counselling may include:

  • Trauma-informed psychological tools

  • Compassionate listening

  • Biblical reflection

  • Spiritual discernment

  • Prayer, if desired — always by invitation, never by pressure

You are free to engage spiritually at your own pace.

 

Frequently Asked Questions about Christian Counselling

No. You do not have to be a Christian, attend church, or hold any particular beliefs to come for counselling. Christian counselling may still feel helpful if you are looking for a compassionate, thoughtful, values-aware approach.

Christian counselling can help with many difficulties, including anxiety, depression, stress, anger, trauma, bereavement, relationship problems, burnout, low self-esteem, loneliness, and questions around identity, purpose, and faith.

Christian counselling often uses many of the same therapeutic skills and professional standards as secular counselling, but it can also take seriously the role of faith, prayer, conscience, forgiveness, spiritual struggle, and hope. For many people, this creates a more integrated kind of support. calmly and clearly.

Yes. You are welcome to speak about faith, doubt, prayer, shame, guilt, church hurt, forgiveness, or spiritual confusion. These things can have a real impact on emotional wellbeing and relationships, and they can be explored carefully in counselling. 

Yes. Christian couples counselling is available for couples  who would like support with communication, conflict, trust, emotional distance, intimacy, family pressures, or major life transitions.

Yes. Counselling is confidential, with the usual professional exceptions where there is a serious concern about harm, safeguarding, or legal obligation. These boundaries are explained clearly at the start of the work.Toggle Content

Yes. Christian counselling can help you understand anxiety more clearly, notice patterns of fear or pressure, and develop healthier ways of coping. It can also help you think about how faith and emotional struggle may be connected.

Yes. Support is available for individuals, men, women, couples, professionals, leaders, and those carrying significant personal or work-related pressure. Counselling can be tailored to your situation and the concerns you bring.

A standard counselling session usually lasts around 50 to 60 minutes. Full details about fees and session arrangements can be discussed when you make an enquiry.

Most people begin with weekly sessions, as this gives counselling consistency and momentum. In some cases, the frequency can be adjusted depending on need and availability.

You can get started by making an enquiry through the website. This gives you the opportunity to ask questions, share what brings you to counselling, and see whether this feels like the right fit for you.

Some people want counselling that understands the role faith plays in their emotional life, relationships, identity, and decision-making. Christian counselling can provide a space where spiritual and psychological concerns do not have to be separated.

Explore Our Christian Counselling Services

Strengthen your marriage with faith-based guidance and support. Our counsellor helps couples navigate challenges and build a Christ-centred relationship.

Foster a harmonious family life through biblical principles. We offer support for families to overcome conflicts and grow together in faith.

Find peace and calm through Christian counselling. Our approach integrates faith to help you manage anxiety and find hope in God’s promises.

Overcome depression with compassionate, faith-integrated therapy. Discover healing and renewal through a deeper connection with God.

Break free from addiction with Christ-centred support. Our counsellor provides guidance and encouragement on your journey to recovery.

Heal from trauma with biblical wisdom and support. Our counsellor offers a safe space to process and find strength in your faith.

Enhance your relationship with faith-based counselling. We help couples communicate effectively and grow together in love and faith.

Support your teenager with faith-integrated therapy. Our counsellor addresses the unique challenges faced by teens, guiding them towards a fulfilling life.

Receive personalised counselling tailored to your needs. Our services for men and women focus on personal growth and spiritual development.

Transparent Fees & Concessions

50- Minute Online Sessions 

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If this resonates with you, you might find it helpful to speak with someone. You can arrange a confidential conversation here. You don’t need to know exactly what to say.  I aim to respond personally within 24 hours. No obligation.

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