SPIRITUAL DIRECTION
What is spiritual direction?
Spiritual direction, or spiritual accompaniment, offers a space to deepen our attentiveness to God’s presence in our lives. Through contemplative listening, we become more attentive to what is stirring within us, to the deeper currents of our experience, and to the quiet ways the Holy Spirit may be making itself known.
My own understanding is rooted in the Ignatian tradition, with its invitation to find God in all things, in the midst of everyday life.
I recognise that people may use different language for the sacred reality they experience — Source, the Divine, Presence or Love.
Whatever language we use, spiritual direction invites us to listen more deeply to this dimension of our lives and to discern the path we’re being drawn towards.
An Embodied Way of Listening
My approach to spiritual direction is grounded in embodied presence. In Ignatian spirituality, we pay attention to the movements within us as we seek to recognise the presence and action of God in our lives. These movements are experienced not only through our thoughts and beliefs, but through our whole selves.
My background in embodied practices brings a particular depth to this listening. By attending to our bodies, breath, emotions and inner responses, we can become more aware of the subtle movements within us and how they may illuminate our spiritual journey.
Group experiences
As well as individual spiritual direction, I also offer contemplative experiences for small groups, including Quiet Days and retreats, creating space for reflection, stillness and deeper listening.
For more information, or to explore whether spiritual direction might be right for you, please feel free to get in touch by phone or email.