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I offer Spiritual Direction online as well as in person
Presently accepting clients
Central Auckland
Abuse survivors, Chaplaincy, Climate Change, Creativity and Spirituality, Disability, Grief and Loss, Hearing God in nature, Interfaith, Mental Health, Motherhood/parenting and faith journey, Recovery from Trauma, Social Justice, Spirituality of ageing, Sustainability, The Environment, Treaty Partnership, Wellness, Women's spirituality
Deepening our relationship with God is the journey of a life time & perhaps beyond! My intention is to provide a warm, welcoming, safe space for you to explore and deepen your relationship with God. I find it a profound privilege to accompany people as they explore God's presence in their lives. Spiritual Direction is a sacred space for you and God. Sometimes it is only when we step out of the busyness of our lives and take time to talk about our relationships, work, whanau, hobbies, & passions, to someone who truly listens, that we begin to attune to and become more aware of God's presence within the extra-ordinaryness of our lives.
I offer Spiritual Direction online as well as in person
Presently accepting clients
Upper South Island
Anglican, Baptist, Catholic, Community Church, Ecumenical, Elim, Inter Denominational, non denominational, Presbyterian, Vineyard
You are walking on a beach and in the distance you see a small fire on the foreshore. As you approach, you see two people sitting beside it and recognise Jesus as one of them. He invites you to sit and spend time with Him. His companion is your spiritual director. He explains that you have spiritual direction available every moment of every day through His Holy Spirit. His companion on the beach has agreed to help you to hear, reflect and process the work of His Holy Spirit at whatever frequency you select.
I offer Spiritual Direction online as well as in person
Presently accepting clients
Christchurch
I offer a confidential, non-judgemental and expansive space: to explore and ask questions; connect faith with your daily life (and vice versa); and deepen your relationship with God (the animating force of the universe, Source of Life and Love, and whatever reference you use). Open to gender inclusive God-concepts and language. Open to everyone regardless of church affiliation (or none).
I somewhat liken a spiritual director to a spiritual ‘life coach’: we help people explore and develop a meaningful spirituality or faith in the context of their life. Our time together is usually an hour once a month and is self-directed (what you do and don’t share and explore is up to you). My primary role is to listen and reflect back in helpful - and non-judgemental - ways.
I offer Spiritual Direction online as well as in person
Presently accepting clients
Christchurch
Every person is a mystery, even to themselves! The mystery of the universe speaks uniquely and personally to each of us. I seek to offer space for another to feel free to give expression to this dynamic in their life - and listen to these movements of God with them and where it may be calling or guiding. I see my role as 'Accompanying' another. I've personally found that spiritual direction in my own life has been transformative and my desire is to 'hold space' for others to experience this freedom. Life is an ongoing deepening adventure.
Full Member of Association
I offer Spiritual Direction online as well as in person
Trained to offer Supervision to Spiritual Directors
Presently accepting clients
Upper South Island
My approach to Spiritual Direction is informed by Ignatian Spirituality.
Full Member of Association
I offer Spiritual Direction online as well as in person
Trained to offer Supervision to Spiritual Directors
Presently accepting clients
Christchurch
It seems to me that the Spirit, Breath, Wind of God is at work everywhere in this beautiful and fallen world; constantly speaking and offering invitations to join with Godself (whatever language one uses for the Divine).
The Spiritual Director's role, as I see it, is to help the one who comes for direction to notice where God is present in their own life and the life of others.
In Spiritual Direction I try to discern the Spirit whispers occurring and to help the one with me to hear those whispers and direct invitations for themselves.
We live in the country but I offer Spiritual Direction in different venues in Christchurch and surrounds and can also do that on line.
I offer Spiritual Direction online as well as in person
Presently accepting clients
Upper South Island
Often when we begin, or when we are on our spiritual journey, we come across an ‘intersection of uncertainty’ - not knowing which way to turn, feeling the need for meaningful guidance. My sense is spiritual direction is, by its’ nature, a supporting guide on our pilgrimage to knowing and growing our spiritual selves. In spiritual direction you will find yourself chaperoned by a director and guided by the spirit of Love. There is deep listening, prayer, parables, dreamwork, enneagram and discernment in this sacred container. And, overtime, awareness of self and spirit develops; telling markers, symbols and associations announce their place, their nurturing value in your spiritual formation. Your uncertainty of which way to turn gains clarity, all the while moving you farther along on your spiritual journey. Slowly, and assuredly your meaningful relationship with God unfolds……. and it is good.
I offer Spiritual Direction online as well as in person
Presently accepting clients
East Auckland
Spiritual Direction is a sacred space where stories are honoured, not fixed, and where the individual's humanity is embraced as part of their connection to a loving God. It unveils the divine within everyday moments through quiet questions, reflection, and discernment. It is holy hospitality, welcoming the entirety of one's being – joys, hopes, fears, dreams, decisions and doubts.
I offer Spiritual Direction online as well as in person
Trained to offer Supervision to Spiritual Directors
Presently accepting clients
North Auckland
I view Spiritual Direction as journeying alongside another through the vast terrains of life, with the Holy One as our guide.
I believe that our God cares deeply about every detail of our lives and wants us to encounter his love.
What spiritual direction might be like with me:
I will welcome you into a non judgmental environment and listen to you as you are
I will be listening to the Holy Spirit as our guide during our time together.
I use symbols (objects, images, nature) to help guide in prayer.
I use drawing, writing or mark making to help process.
There may be times of silence, creativity and prayer.
I offer Spiritual Direction online as well as in person
Presently accepting clients
As a Spiritual Director I see myself is as a companion who walks alongside another at their own pace, helping them to discover the wonder and mystery of the Divine through the everyday moments of their life story. In a non-threatening and non-judgemental but welcoming quiet space online, deep listening is offered, where you can confidentially explore your relationship with the Divine, and notice, reflect, question and engage with the Divine.
I offer Spiritual Direction online as well as in person
Presently accepting clients
Kapiti Coast
Spiritual Direction is a regular conversation in which you are supported to notice and attune to Divine presence active in your life. It is a place to explore the happenings of daily life through the lens of spiritual communion. God is always speaking. It is for us to learn how to tune into this communication.
I offer Spiritual Direction online as well as in person
Trained to offer Supervision to Spiritual Directors
Presently accepting clients
Kapiti Coast
Spiritual direction has been hugely formative for me, and I feel privileged to be able to offer it to others. I provide a warm and relaxed space marked by respect and perceptive listening. My prayer is that I can help someone to open to the Infinite Love that indwells us all, and to find unique responses to that Love. I might use scripture and other wisdom writing, images, poetry, silence, creative expression, movement and drawing.
I offer Spiritual Direction online as well as in person
Trained to offer Supervision to Spiritual Directors
Presently accepting clients
North Auckland
Sometimes, we feel like we have hit a brick wall spiritually. Other times one's reality and theology no longer match, and we know something might need to shift; we might need to unlearn, let go, and learn anew. Perhaps these moments are holy invitations – invitations out of something, or invitations into something.
Perhaps part of that invitation is to seek out a spiritual director who will hold space, listen well to your story, notice, and wonder alongside, helping you to recognise and lean into the presence of God within you. Holding such spaces within spiritual direction brings insight and the potential for freedom. It is my pleasure to do so alongside my directees.
Full Member of Association
I offer Spiritual Direction online as well as in person
Trained to offer Supervision to Spiritual Directors
Presently accepting clients
West Auckland
I approach spiritual direction as one of life’s great and noble adventures as we set out to explore and discover the presence and voice of the sacred in our world and within ourselves. On this path, we learn to listen and respond to a loving God beyond our imagination. This spiritual journey requires that we are equipped with courage and bravery to move beyond our fixed notions in the hope and assurance of deeper insight. On this journey, we hold the world and ourselves with compassion and kind-heartedness.
Full Member of Association
I offer Spiritual Direction online as well as in person
Presently accepting clients
Waikato
You're invited to share a conversation each month around the things in your life that are important: relationships, work, prayer. The aim is to help you deepen your relationship with God. I will listen attentively to your story, using questions and suggestions to help you explore and deepen your relationship with God and consider the implications for your life. I prefer to proceed at your pace, under the rhythms of grace!!!
Full Member of Association
I offer Spiritual Direction online as well as in person
Trained to offer Supervision to Spiritual Directors
Presently accepting clients
Taranaki
Abuse survivors, Chaplaincy, Church Leadership, Creativity and Spirituality, Disability, Grief and Loss, Hearing God in nature, Interfaith, Men's spirituality, Mental Health, Motherhood/parenting and faith journey, Recovery from Trauma, Social Justice, Spirituality of ageing, Sustainability, The Environment, Treaty Partnership, Wellness, Women's spirituality
Spiritual direction is offering to be a spiritual companion or guide as a person experiences the presence of God in their everyday lives.
It is a privilege to accompany others on their spiritual journey and a joy to see the ongoing growth in faith and a deepening of their spirituality of all directees, retreatants and those whom I supervise.
Full Member of Association
I offer Spiritual Direction online as well as in person
Trained to offer Supervision to Spiritual Directors
Presently accepting clients
Upper South Island
Abuse survivors, Chaplaincy, Church Leadership, Climate Change, Creativity and Spirituality, Grief and Loss, Hearing God in nature, Men's spirituality, Mental Health, Motherhood/parenting and faith journey, Recovery from Trauma, Social Justice, Sustainability, The Environment, Treaty Partnership, Women's spirituality
A place of holding you and your loved ones in God's presence
. A place _ The Sanctuary, where all that happens is in God's presence
A place of deep listening -.
A place of noticing where your story connects with God's story
A place of discerning , with God, where the Holy spirit is nudging you
A place where we journey together, using the life stories that are part of you
A place where creativity is valued
A place where your whanau is valued
A place where your culture and language are valued.
A place to enjoy God together
A place to be in awe and wonder with our Creator
A Holy space and place
We may sit in The Sanctuary
We may walk on the beach
We may sit beside the river
We may listen to the tui and kereru - or the raindrops
You may rest and refresh and renew in the guest room and around the rohe
In this place there will be karakia . There will be korero. There will be kai and there will be an opportunity to respond with a koha
You may come for an hour a month. You may come for a 5 day retreat
Full Member of Association
Presently accepting clients
Wellington
Spiritual direction for me is a conversation about "God in the midst".
That might be about what is or isn't happening in your prayer. It might be about what is happening around you, in family, with friends, the world and discerning God's invitation to you within that. It might be about your own hopes, desires, disappointments, struggles and where God is for you within those.
I seek to provide a relaxed, gentle listening space for you to explore what is going on for you and to see where God is for you within that.
I offer Spiritual Direction online as well as in person
Presently accepting clients
I am not hierarchical and see myself as an experienced spiritual companion who would accompany you on your spiritual growth journey. I approach it with a non-judgmental strength based focus. My background has been in educational leadership and the dimension I find easiest to work with is the mind rather than the heart. However, connection with the heart is an aspect of my growth. I am well read and I am happy to work across cultures and across ages. My secondary school background means that I am very keen to connect with young people. I wished I had a spiritual director 20 years earlier. God at the centre, humour and family are very important to me. I have personally been encouraged and strengthened holistically by spiritual direction both in my personal life and in my work.
