Hello to you as well! And yes, I do agree about the goals of good secular counseling to be understanding the defined uniqueness of each individual. Am I correct in recalling that there is also the goal of resolution of the root causes of distress, etc? And yes, I do agree at the foundation of Biblical counseling, "there is God," However, that is where my thinking deviates from your analysis, but only in a technical and specific way: good Biblical counseling's objective is about the uniqueness of the individual, too, and beyond that enlightenment and encouragement of His provisions through God, Jesus, and the Bible.
The key to opening the door of resolution and healing is exactly what you correctly asserted: "...if someone doesn’t believe in God, it’s obvious that they won’t see the need or benefit of biblical counseling (since it starts from a faith perspective..." But, again, at that point my thinking deviates from your line of thought. The rest of the sentence is "and intends to solve the person’s relationship with God." You see, for me, as a Bible Believing Born Again individual, good Biblical counseling is not about "solv{ing} the person’s relationship with God," but is all about tapping into the resources of God, Jesus, and the Bible. I know this is just a slight difference, but it makes all the difference in the world! To end my little ditty, yes, I agree that it's not for everyone, but every thing is not for every one. (This might be irrelevant, but back when I was a teen, when I attempted suicide, there was no competent help for mental illness. There was only a "walk-it-off" mentality... "He'll get over it. Give him time.") So, the only question I have is the same, I assume as yours: Is it not only effective for the individual, but enduring, and I hope the counseling is resolute, not perpetual, but has permanent effect... Thank you for your article, and for reading my responses. I hope our discussion continues with thorough understanding and resolution.