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Pastor David Mitchell
Pastor
DepressionFaith Crisis
View profileFaith-aware counselling, matched to you in minutes.
Connect with verified Christian counsellors through secure video, audio and messaging. Get support for anxiety, grief, relationships, trauma, burnout and life transitions, with care that respects your faith.
- Licensed counsellors who share your faith
- Confidential, secure, online sessions
- Switch counsellors any time, free
- Every counsellor vetted & verified
- Message your counsellor any time
- Video, phone or live chat sessions
- Church licences cover members
Licensed & Verified
Psalm 34:18
Scripture-integrated care
What's included with GodlyNow
Everything you need for consistent, quality care
- Access to a licensed counsellor in 2 days or sooner
- Choose video, voice or live chat for every session
- Unlimited messaging with your counsellor, 24/7
- Switch counsellors any time at no cost
- Scripture-integrated resources between sessions
Counsellor availability and response times may vary based on demand and scheduling.
Not sure it’s the right fit? Switch anytime, free.
Your first session is risk-free. If your counsellor isn’t right, switch at no cost. No questions asked.
Care in three simple steps
From first question to first message, usually within two days.
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Answer a few questions
A 2-minute assessment covers what you're going through and how you'd like faith to fit in. No account needed to see your matches.
Takes 2 minutes • See matches immediately
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Get matched with a counsellor
We shortlist licensed, faith-integrated counsellors who fit your needs. Read their profiles, then book the one who feels right.
2-3 matched counsellors • Filter by faith approach
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Start your care
Meet by video, phone or live chat, and message your counsellor any time between sessions.
First session within 48 hours • Switch free if needed
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Message your counsellor
Real people, real care
Every counsellor is licensed, identity-verified, and shares your faith.
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Licensed Therapist
Faith CrisisMarriage
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Rachel Grace
Pastor
FamilyFaith Crisis
View profileTherapy approaches at GodlyNow
Our counsellors draw from established clinical methods, integrated with Scripture and prayer.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)arrow_forwardFaith-Integrated Counsellingarrow_forwardBiblical Counsellingarrow_forwardDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)arrow_forwardEmotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)arrow_forwardPsychodynamic Therapyarrow_forwardGrief & Loss Counsellingarrow_forwardMarriage & Family Therapyarrow_forwardTrauma-Informed Carearrow_forwardSolution-Focused Brief Therapyarrow_forward
Care for every season of life
Faith-integrated counselling for individuals, couples, teens, and ministries.
Platform statistics
500+
Counsellor network
Licensed, pastoral & ministry-trained
30+
Countries served
Care across timezones
4.9/5
Counsellor rating
Average from vetted professionals
94%
Feel better
Report improvement after 3 sessions
Simple plans, no surprises
Start free. Upgrade when you are ready. Cancel anytime.
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Pick a plan. Every paid plan includes unlimited messaging with your counsellor.
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Book live sessions (video, phone or chat) from your monthly allowance.
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In a licensed church? Your organisation's plan covers you at no cost.
Built different, on purpose
We're built from the ground up for faith-integrated care - not just a filter on a secular platform.
| Feature | GodlyNow | BetterHelp | Traditional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faith-integrated counselling | check_circle | Filter only | Sometimes |
| Licensed + pastoral counsellors | check_circle | Licensed only | Licensed only |
| Counsellor vetting & identity checks | check_circle | check_circle | Varies |
| Scripture-grounded approach | check_circle | cancel | Rarely |
| Church & organisation plans | check_circle | cancel | cancel |
| Youth access with parental consent | check_circle | 18+ only | Varies |
| Encrypted sessions & notes | check_circle | check_circle | Varies |
| Session recording with consent | check_circle | cancel | cancel |
Comparison based on publicly available information as of 2026.
Loved by our members
More than 1,000 5-star reviews
“My counsellor helped me see that my anxiety does not define me. Having someone who prays with me and listens has been life-changing.”
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Sarah K.
GodlyNow Member
“As a pastor, I needed someone outside my congregation to talk to. GodlyNow gave me a safe space to process burnout and rediscover joy.”
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David M.
GodlyNow Member
“We signed up our church team. The difference in morale and wellbeing has been remarkable. Members feel cared for holistically.”
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Pastor A.
Senior Pastor, multisite church
“After years of secular therapy, finally having a counsellor who integrates Scripture into our sessions was the missing piece.”
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Rebecca J.
GodlyNow Member
Questions, answered
How much does GodlyNow cost?
Browsing counsellors, reading resources and joining the community is free. Counselling plans start at £49/month for students, with standard plans from £179/month including weekly sessions and unlimited messaging. You can also book a one-off session for £65 with no subscription. Cancel any time.
Is the counselling actually faith-based?
That's your choice. Every counsellor on GodlyNow shares Christian values, and you pick the approach that fits: Scripture-led pastoral counselling, clinically trained therapy that integrates faith, or professional therapy from someone who simply understands your worldview.
Is what I share private?
Yes. Sessions are confidential, and your messages, journal and session notes are encrypted at rest with AES-256 on top of encrypted infrastructure. Counsellors are bound by confidentiality agreements, and you control what you share. If you're ever at immediate risk, we'll always point you to crisis support first.
What if my counsellor isn't the right fit?
Switch any time, at no cost, no questions asked. The relationship matters more than anything else in counselling, and it sometimes takes a second try - that's normal.
How do sessions work?
After a short assessment we match you with counsellors who fit your needs, faith preference and budget. Book a time that suits you and meet over secure video, phone or chat. Between sessions you can message your counsellor and they'll respond during their working days.
Can my church or organisation cover counselling?
Yes - churches and Christian organisations can sponsor counselling for their members with organisation plans, licences and anonymous usage reporting. Point your church leader at our For Churches page to learn more.
Trust earned, not assumed
256-bit
End-to-end encryption
Every
Counsellor identity-verified
GDPR
UK data protection
24/7
Message your counsellor
Verified & vetted
Every counsellor is identity-checked, credential-verified, and shares our faith foundation.
Private by design
End-to-end encrypted sessions. Your conversations are yours - organisations never see content.
Care for everyone
Adults, couples, teens, and youth with parental consent. Faith-integrated, not faith-imposed.
Available when you are
Book sessions across timezones. Message your counsellor between sessions, anytime.
Ready to begin?
A counsellor who shares your faith is ready to listen.