Spiritual Counselling, Mentoring and Direction:
Helping you to discern where God is at work in your life
Walking with you as you aim to be the YOU God intended you to be
We can meet over Zoom, in person in Combe Down near Bath, or go for a 'walk and talk’ near there.
And I regularly visit Leesburg, VA, USA where we have family.
Whatever suits you best (location permitting!)
On-line technology - we can meet wherever you are. Grateful for the ability to do this.
As a Spiritual Director, I walk with you to help you discern where God is at work in your life and help you to grow in your relationship with him.
Spiritual Direction is the traditional term for a one-on-one session, when someone, who has specifically trained for this, offers a safe and confidential space for you to talk and think and discuss; and to think about what God might be saying and doing in your life.
It’s not traditional counselling, therapy or advice. It’s a safe place, with total confidentiality, and many people value the opportunity to talk about and pray through either specific situations or their Christian journey in general. And it's not limited to clergy and pastors! Anyone can find it helpful to meet with a Spiritual Counsellor/Director and have the opportunity and space to reflect on God’s presence in your life. A typical session lasts just under an hour, is totally confidential, and takes place usually once every 6 – 8 weeks, although some people prefer termly and sometimes people need once a week. Your choice!
I’m in the fortunate position of dividing my time between the UK and USA, so I'm available to meet for spiritual direction either in person in Combe Down (southern Bath) in the UK; or in Leesburg, Virginia USA; either over a cup of tea or coffee, or for a ‘walk and talk.’ Or, via my Zoom link. Location is no longer a barrier to meeting, and I do have sessions with people in the USA and Australia now, as well as with people in the UK and nearer home.
There’s a suggested honorarium of £75 a session. However, I don’t want money to be an issue, so if you have a need, I simply request that you ask God what amount you should pay per session and talk with me about it.
Payment can be via BACS, or credit card on this site (+£5 admin/fees charge to pay via the website). I am self-employed now as I am (semi!) retired and no longer in paid parish ministry, hence my appreciation for this.
If you have questions about spiritual direction, please feel free to contact me. I’d love to have an initial conversation with you, when we meet informally for 30-40 minutes or so to talk and see whether it would work for you and for me for us to continue together to discover God’s purpose and direction in your life.
I know first hand that God can and does do amazing things in our lives. He has led me and walked with me both through valleys and on mountaintops. I have experienced His love and goodness even in times of great difficulty, great grief and great pain. And enormous blessings too.
Go well and go with God.
Email: Penelope@ministriesbydesign.org to arrange for your initial consultation
