(August 5, 2013 at 7:29 pm)fr0d0 Wrote: I think you'd have to trust the pastor. I kinda did that, though primarily this pastor was my friend. I knew him to be highly sensitive and thoughtful. He'd moved away so could also have perspective. It boils down to the individual. I hope you find a good counselor
I think that advice (you have to trust them) applies in any case. Someone can't advise you if you can't share with them openly. That of course is completely aside from the issue of there being good and bad counselors both in the clergy and in secular service.