MISSION STATEMENT

Motivated by our Christian faith, Christian Guidelines is committed to providing professional, accessible counselling and related services to all those over 18 years of age. Our counsellors offer a non-judgmental approach, exploring issues in a safe and confidential environment.  We offer our services as a response to individuals and couples’ needs, welcoming and respecting those from all faiths and those who have no religious affiliation.  

Vision statement 

It is our vision to see individuals and couples flourish, relationally, emotionally and spiritually. 

Our principles and core values are as follows: 

  • Faith-based – everything we do is rooted on the Christian principles of love and compassion. 

  • Integrity – we are committed to working within the counselling profession ethical frameworks to promote best practice and seek to always demonstrate honesty, trustworthiness and sincerity. 

  • Relational – we uphold the development of healthy relationships, believing that this is where people grow and flourish. 

  • Respect – our counselling respects the client’s freedom to explore their own beliefs, values and spiritual journey. 

  • Partnership – working with others to promote the well-being of the communities that we serve. 

MEET THE BOARD

Graeme Crawford

Chairperson of the Board since 2023

Graeme is married to Heather and has three daughters and two grandsons.

Graeme is a Semi-retired GP.

Robin McCormick

I am married to Cheryl with one daughter Shannon - and a dog called Willow. I benefited from participating in an Engaged Couples course held before Christian Guidelines was formed and have supported their work since then. I am keen that services are provided by Christians who combine their faith with their counselling services to bring hope into often difficult circumstances.

Lorna Dalzell

Lorna Dalzell has been volunteering with Christian Guidelines for almost thirty years, acting in the role of counsellor, supervisor and, in recent years, as Board member. Her counselling practice and training lie in the area of both psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural approaches.  She has practiced in the field of mental health social work and is currently working in academia. 

Graeme Thomson

Graeme has been a Counsellor with Christian Guidelines from 2003-2021, a Supervisor from 2014-2023, and a Board member since 2014.

Jane Gray

My name is Jane Gray and I have been serving on the board for the past 5 years. I am a Vice-Principal of a school in North Belfast. I worked as an NSPCC counsellor in primary and secondary schools for 5 years. I’m married to David and we have two teenage children.