Care

The religious counsellor will not give you solutions - but support and care. You need support and help while you are ill. You need someone who:

• takes the time to listen to you
• wants to walk with you, even when there isn't anything else that can be done
• wants to learn about your pain

It helps to know that there is someone who is standing by your side. Someone who will care for you even when you feel your worst.

Tiredness and hope

Tiredness also affects your spiritual life. You don't have the strength to hold on to your faith.Praying to God becomes meaningless.

Emptiness and feelings of loneliness become overwhelming.

You may need someone to be there for you who can act as a sort of substitute, someone who stands in the ‘gap’ for you.