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BerkshireArea Directory
The Revd Christine BainbridgeI work with clergy and anyone wanting to deepen their relationship with God. I also accompany people on the Spiritual Exercises (19th Annotation).
Location: Reading Online option: Yes Charge: Yes Get In Touch
Sarah BennetMy aim is to hold a space for anyone seeking to listen more deeply to God. I live in contemplative semi-retirement with my adult family and a needy cat.
Location: Thatcham Online option: Yes Charge: Donation Get In Touch
Mr Chris BlakeleyMy focus is presencing in God and sustaining this in daily life. I am a Benedictine Oblate with contemplative/Ignatian spirituality; a leadership coach, retreat leader and teacher of Spiritual Formation.
Location: Reading Online option: Yes Charge: No Get In Touch
Angie BucklandI love accompanying others in a fairly informal manner as they seek to discover more of God's love and purpose in their lives. Children's ministry is a particular interest of mine.
Location: Wargrave, Reading Online option: Yes Charge: No Get In Touch
Fiona CarneyRetired counsellor & life coach. I offer safe spaces to explore your relationship with God, through creativity, story-telling and spiritual exercises. Face-to-face, online or walking in nature options.
Location: Wokingham Online option: Yes Charge: Sometimes / I may ask for a donation to charity Get In Touch
Richard CroftI will accompany you as we explore the question, who is God for me, and who am I for God? I am Ignatian trained and can also offer the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius in daily life (19th annotation).
Location: Reading Online option: Yes Charge: Donation Get In Touch
Stephen CronbachI accompany people on their journey to discern what God is doing in their life. I am inclusive and comfortable with different spiritualities and traditions including Ignatian.
Location: Maidenhead Online option: Yes Charge: May ask for donation Get In Touch
Sarah EnsorI love to help people discover the depths of God’s love for them and how He is in every circumstance of their lives.
Location: Bracknell Online option: Yes Charge: No Get In Touch
Barbara EssamI would be happy to accompany, support and encourage you wherever you are on your spiritual journey. Time to listen to you, to listen to God with you and explore….
Location: Maidenhead Online option: Yes Charge: May ask for donation Get In Touch
Rosemary GirdlerI am a contemplative, creative retired psychotherapist and a retreat facilitator. I offer a discerning space exploring the many ways God is revealed and how this is applicable to your journey.
Location: Berks & Oxon borders Online option: Yes Charge: Variable Get In Touch
Carol Jackson-DoergeTrained spiritual director, leadership coach, and retreat leader. I walk with you as you deepen your relationship with God, an affirming, relaxed and reflective companion on your journey.
Location: Burghfield Online option: Yes Charge: Sometimes Get In Touch
Jeanette LockIt is a real privilege to walk alongside someone in their journey of faith. I am drawn to Ignatian spirituality and enjoy a contemplative, prayerful type of worship.
Location: Maidenhead Online option: Yes Charge: Donation Get In Touch
Paul MaitenyI accompany individuals in discerning their particular spiritual direction in life. I bring decades of inter-spiritual involvement in western and eastern wisdom traditions, Ignatian Exercises, psychotherapy, anthropology and human-ecological science.
Location: Reading Online option: Yes Charge: Yes Get In Touch
Beryl MawIgnatian trained, I offer ongoing spiritual direction, the Spiritual Exercises and retreats. As a person of prayer, linked to a Contemplative Religious Community, I am inspired by art and nature.
Location: Maidenhead Online option: Yes Charge: Sometimes Get In Touch
Diana PolisanoA wife, mother and grandmother, I work ecumenically. It will be a privilege to accompany you as we explore and reflect on God's love and presence in your daily life.
Location: Reading Online option: Yes Charge: Sometimes Get In Touch
Maura PotterIt is a privilege to meet with others in a safe, gentle space to explore how our loving God might be working in their lives. I am comfortable working ecumenically.
Location: Burnham and Slough Online option: Yes Charge: Donation Get In Touch
Susannah RileyAs a trained lay Spiritual Director, I offer a gentle, contemplative, sacred space in which to explore your journey with God. I have experience of Christian meditation and the Enneagram.
Location: Wokingham Online option: Yes Charge: Donation Get In Touch
Cathy RowanMy desire is to reflect with you on your life and experience with God. I have a background as a psychotherapist and in education. I am currently training in Ignatian spirituality.
Location: Reading Online option: Yes Charge: Sometimes Get In Touch
Diana RussellI’m a wife and mother, Roman Catholic, deeply interested in Ignatian spirituality and meditation. I accompany people regularly and on retreats as they seek to discern God’s will.
Location: West Berkshire Online option: Yes Charge: Yes Get In Touch
Jane SigristContemplative and creative, I love the richness and diversity of Christian spirituality. I’m especially interested in working with faith’s challenges during times of change and transition.
Location: Newbury Online option: Yes Charge: Sometimes Get In Touch
Andrew TaylorI will accompany you as you explore and develop your relationship with God, finding your true self and ‘life in all its fullness’, whatever these may be for you.
Location: Reading Online option: Yes Charge: I may ask for a donation to charity Get In Touch
Jacki ThomasAs a trained Spiritual Director with 30 years’ experience I offer affirmative listening. It is a privilege to accompany anyone exploring their relationship with God.
Location: Winkfield Online option: Yes Charge: Sometimes Get In Touch
Jane Ward-HallRetired psychotherapist, clergy wife and grandmother. Desiring to help others expand their awareness of Christ’s love for them through ongoing direction or Ignatian Spiritual Exercises in daily life.
Location: Ascot Online option: Yes Charge: Yes Get In Touch
Angela WillsAn experienced Spiritual director, teacher, mother and grandmother, it is my privilege to accompany others gently and with acceptance as they explore their experiences of God in their daily lives.
Location: Reading Online option: Yes Charge: Sometimes Get In Touch
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BuckinghamshireArea Directory
Margaret BroadhurstI am a lay spiritual director working ecumenically. I listen with openness and attentiveness seeking with each person what God is saying in and through their life.
Location: Buckinghamshire Online option: Yes Charge: Yes Get In Touch
Roseleen CowieAn ecumenical catholic whose professional background is nursing and counselling. Trained in the Ignatian spiritual exercises, Carmelite spirituality and supervision, I offer a holistic approach to spiritual accompaniment.
Location: Chilterns Online option: Yes Charge: Sometimes Get In Touch
The Revd Philip DerbyshireRetired with PtO. I have been directing/accompanying for 30 years. I like the soul-friend approach, use the Examen and the Benedictine daily office. Inspirations – Merton/Celtic Spirituality.
Location: Milton Keynes Online option: No Charge: No Get In Touch
Heather FordIt is an honour and joy to offer space for reflection, and come alongside others in their walk with God. Ecumenical, licensed lay minister, many years of pastoral experience.
Location: Wycombe area Online option: Yes Charge: No Get In Touch
The Revd Mieke GaynorI offer a welcoming and prayerful space for people from any denomination to explore and deepen their relationship with God and to discern where God is leading them. All welcome.
Location: South Buckinghamshire Online option: Yes Charge: No Get In Touch
Lynette HarborneOnline spiritual director, psychotherapist, supervisor and trainer with a particular interest in life transitions, faith shift, deconstruction, uncertainty and vocation in daily life.
Location: Princes Risborough Online option: Yes Charge: Sometimes Get In Touch
The Revd Alan HodgettsIgnatian-trained spiritual director with a focus on one-to-one ministry. Certified as a Narrative Enneagram Teacher and Practitioner, applying related methods in practice. Background includes Anglican Benedictine tradition and contemplative spirituality.
Location: Winslow, Bucks Online option: Yes Charge: Yes, with exceptions Get In Touch
Charmaine HowardI am a companion on an individual’s spiritual journey, providing a safe place to help them discern God’s presence and invitation in their everyday lives through deep listening and prayer.
Location: Milton Keynes Online option: Yes Charge: No Get In Touch
Edward HowellsI am an Anglican lay person and a university lecturer in spirituality, with an Ignatian approach, offering a space to find and follow the Spirit in ordinary experience.
Location: Great Missenden Online option: Yes Charge: Sometimes Get In Touch
The Revd Trish ManderDiocesan trained spiritual director. Broadly evangelical, ecumenically minded. Wide experience of listening, particularly in relationship support. Seeking to encourage listening and discernment of God’s speaking into all areas of life.
Location: Haddenham Online option: No Charge: Donations Get In Touch
Barry MarsdenI am an Anglican Licensed Lay Minister and Franciscan Tertiary. I have over 40 years’ experience with various meditation disciplines including the Jesus prayer and Franciscan spirituality.
Location: South Bucks Online option: Yes Charge: No Get In Touch
Margaret MoakesWith many years experience, I know that no single approach to prayer applies to all. I respond individually. The monastic approach, Ignatian spirituality, natural surroundings, etc., can all offer much.
Location: Milton Keynes Online option: Yes Charge: No Get In Touch
Jenny NivenMother of adult children. Natural reflector who trained in 2011. Accompanying someone on their spiritual journey, enabled by the Holy Spirit, is a privilege and a joy.
Location: Beaconsfield Online option: No Charge: No Get In Touch
Jan PalmerI am a trained Spiritual Director and Life Coach and run Quiet Days. I love being alongside people, listening deeply, noticing where God is and encouraging growth as life's journey with Him is travelled.
Location: Gerrards Cross Online option: Yes Charge: Sometimes Get In Touch
Ian PearceI am minister of an ecumenical church within Milton Keynes. I have completed the Spidir training course. My approach is contemplative and I am experienced in face to face, zoom and running retreats. My website is spiritual-direction.co.uk
Location: Milton Keynes Online option: Yes Charge: No, donations appreciated Get In Touch
The Revd Jill RothAn Anglican priest, evangelical with a contemplative heart. Trained as a spiritual director in 2005, I love enabling people to discover where God is at work in their lives.
Location: Gerrards Cross & Fulmer Online option: Yes Charge: No Get In Touch
The Revd Dr Paul SmithI offer space to explore your experiences, reflecting on God’s presence/absence in real life. One-off or regular. I am an Anglican minister and am ecumenical and interfaith.
Location: Milton Keynes Online option: Yes Charge: Yes Get In Touch
The Revd Susan SmithI am an ordained prison chaplain and a trained spiritual director. I have an interest in listening and accompanying people as they explore their journey with God.
Location: Stone, Aylesbury Online option: Yes Charge: No Get In Touch
The Revd David TalksAs scientist and priest, ordained after a deep experience, my faith and science inform each other. My style is quiet and reflective: listening and asking discerning questions to help directees.
Location: Milton Keynes Online option: Yes Charge: Yes Get In Touch
The Revd Jennifer TebbothI am a minister in an Anglican church with particular interest in encouraging others to grow in faith through making space for God. I feel at home in Ignatian spirituality.
Location: Gerrards Cross Online option: Yes Charge: No Get In Touch
Vanessa WrightI trained as a Spiritual Director or Soul Friend in 2007. It is a privilege to accompany others on their journeys with God, and to see how He constantly surprises us.
Location: High Wycombe Online option: No Charge: Sometimes Get In Touch
The Revd Peter WyardI’m a retired Anglican parish priest and mission partner in Africa. For me, listening to each other and to the Spirit on life’s journey is central in spiritual direction.
Location: Princess Risborough Online option: Yes Charge: No Get In Touch
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OxfordshireArea Directory
Lyndsay BakerLicensed lay minister and spiritual director with a background in nursing and midwifery. Offering a safe space on zoom to explore together individual experiences spiritually led by the Holy Spirit.
Location: West Oxfordshire Online option: Only online Charge: No charge Get In Touch
Julia BeeSpiritual director, also an Ignatian guide and also offering individual supervision. Meeting in person or online via facetime.
Location: Witney Online option: Yes Charge: Yes Get In Touch
Liz Bendor-SamuelI'm mostly drawn to Ignatian approaches to contemplation and direction. Instinctively integrative. Listening Godward with someone else is a deep privilege. Professional counsellor; GP-trained; 20 years in Muslim world.
Location: Oxfordshire Online option: Yes Charge: Donations Get In Touch
Sue BennettI am an Ignatian trained spiritual director. I offer ongoing direction, nineteenth annotation retreats and online retreats. I have experience of working with people from a range of faith traditions.
Location: North Oxford Online option: Yes Charge: Sometimes Get In Touch
The Revd Patricia BhuttaI am an Anglican Priest who came to faith late in life and have a broad and inclusive churchmanship. I enjoy listening and accompanying others on their spiritual journey.
Location: Oxford City Online option: Yes Charge: No Get In Touch
The Revd Vivienne BridgesI am an Anglican priest. I've spent many years exploring ways of opening up to God in prayer and find it a privilege to accompany others on their own journey.
Location: Wolvercote, Oxford Online option: Yes Charge: Donations Get In Touch
Karen BrombleyI am an ecumenically trained Spiritual Director, drawn to contemplative prayer and Ignatian Spirituality. I aim to create a safe space where people can encounter God.
Location: Abingdon Online option: Sometimes Charge: No Get In Touch
The Revd Ian BrownI’m a retired married Anglican priest. I accompany others with a person-centred approach on their life journey into God. I work with the Enneagram where mutually agreed.
Location: Thame Online option: No Charge: Small cost to cover room hire Get In Touch
The Revd Prof Judith BrownI am a retired Anglican priest and academic historian, with experience of varied Christian traditions. Most of my practice is with those who are ordained or in discernment or training.
Location: North Oxford & City Online option: No Charge: No Get In Touch
Jill BuckeldeeI am a spiritual director and professional counsellor with an ecumenical heart. I am interested in exploring healthy, creative ways of developing faith and progressing through our life journey.
Location: Oxfordshire Online option: Yes Charge: Yes Get In Touch
The Revd Stephanie BullockI am a retired Anglican priest, having worked as hospital chaplain and in parishes. I accompany people who explore their journey with God who is involved in all aspects of life.
Location: Cowley Online option: Yes Charge: No Get In Touch
The Revd Andrew BunchRetired Anglican priest, nurtured in the Anglican Church and trained in Ignatian Spirituality. God continually provides nudges in our spiritual development. Sharing our experiences helps us to see deeper perspectives.
Location: Long Hanborough Online option: Yes Charge: Sometimes Get In Touch
David CalfoI believe that we all have a deep yearning for God. I help people to engage more with the Holy Spirit in their lives; the Spirit that draws us in.
Location: Near Witney Online option: Yes Charge: No Get In Touch
Harriet CalfoI have come to enjoy a contemplative style of faith. I am Ignatian-trained and run creative retreat days. I love to encourage people to see themselves as God sees them.
Location: Near Witney Online option: Yes Charge: Yes Get In Touch
Anita CleverlyI am drawn to Ignatian principles and practices, and contemplative teachers. With an instinctively integrative approach, it is a privilege to listen to the beloved of God and accompany them.
Location: Woodstock Online option: Yes Charge: Sometimes Get In Touch
The Revd Charlie CleverlyHaving served different churches – finishing with St Aldates, Oxford – I now work in Ignatian accompaniment, helping people to survive, thrive and grow in the knowledge of God, his presence and leading.
Location: Woodstock Online option: Yes Charge: Sometimes Get In Touch
The Revd Andrea ColbrookAs an Anglican priest, I bring a breadth of experience and deep compassion to the joy of accompanying others in noticing God’s presence through gentle, prayerful spiritual direction.
Location: Witney Online option: Yes Charge: No Get In Touch
John ColemanI help people to grow more deeply in Christ-centred spirituality that helps them flourish in the whole of life: work, relationships, character, emotions, major transitions, family and church.
Location: West Oxfordshire Online option: Yes Charge: Not usually Get In Touch
Verity EddyI am a vicar’s wife, mum of four. I am an evangelical with an interest in Ignatian spirituality. I consider it a privilege walking with women as they journey with God.
Location: Stanford in the Vale Online option: No Charge: Yes Get In Touch
Frauke EickerI offer a calm, listening space for exploring God signs in life with creativity and imagination. I belong to the ecumenical, lay Order of the Mustard Seed and run retreats.
Location: Oxford Online option: Yes Charge: Sliding scale Get In Touch
Jan FowlerI am Ignatian trained. I offer time and space in a safe non-judgemental setting enabling people to explore their own spirituality, discovering that God is in all things.
Location: Shrivenham Online option: Yes Charge: Donation Get In Touch
Nick GallantA Spiritual Direction Course Tutor, Supervisor and Spiritual Director with abundant life experience and a passion for helping you go deeper with God, and discovering who God is creating you to be. People from all backgrounds and traditions are welcome.
Location: Oxford Online option: Yes Charge: Usually Get In Touch
Eric GrahamIn spiritual direction / accompaniment I listen, facilitate reflection and assist with discernment of the Holy Spirit’s leading. My roots are evangelical, but I appreciate the various expressions of the Christian faith.
Location: Abingdon Online option: Yes Charge: Sometimes Get In Touch
The Revd Mary HarwoodMy style is relaxed and informal but very much a listening style. I have a lot of experience working with people from a variety of backgrounds and a variety of ages.
Location: Oxfordshire Online option: Yes Charge: No Get In Touch
Christine HuttTrained lay spiritual director, ecumenical Baptist, scripturally based, experienced in the range of pastoral work. A sensitive listener, interested in helping people discover God's presence through transitions and life experiences.
Location: Abingdon Online option: Yes Charge: No Get In Touch
Mary LeanI am enthusiastic about Ignatian spirituality and the transforming power of God's love. As a director, I offer companionship along the way and a safe place for reflection and deepening.
Location: Oxford Online option: Yes Charge: Usually Get In Touch
The Revd Angela LintonI find accompanying others on their spiritual journey an immense privilege. My particular interests lie in Franciscan spirituality, contemplative prayer, the wisdom and mystical traditions and integral spirituality.
Location: Henley Online option: Yes Charge: No Get In Touch
Liz LowthI have been working as a Spiritual Director since 2011 and enjoy enabling people to take the time and freedom to engage with what God is doing in their life.
Location: South Oxfordshire Online option: Yes Charge: No Get In Touch
The Revd Philip Mader-GraysonA retired Baptist minister and companion of the Northumbria Community, I seek to help people, of any faith, journey deeper in relationship with the Truine God of the Bible and all creation.
Location: Warborough Online option: Yes Charge: No Get In Touch
Ross MartinAs a practising LLM, spiritual director, honorary Chaplain for MH team in Littlemore hospital, my main focus is enabling individuals to find God at work in their lives especially in relationships.
Location: Chalgrove, Aston & Cuddesdon Online option: Yes Charge: Donations Get In Touch
The Revd Geoff MaughanI work in an open non-directive way seeking to discern the leading of the Holy Spirit, with the goal of deepening your relationship with Jesus Christ.
Location: SW Oxford Online option: Yes Charge: No Get In Touch
Andrew McKearneyThe Ignatian and Franciscan traditions have shaped who I am. What I seek to offer is an attentive presence, loving patience, openness to the Spirit, gentle curiosity, humour and prayerfulness.
Location: Abingdon Online option: Yes Charge: No Get In Touch
Kezia M'ClellandI seek to create a calm, welcoming space, helping you notice God’s presence and work in your life. I believe that ‘everything belongs’ and identify with Franciscan and Ignatian approaches.
Location: Abingdon Online option: Yes Charge: Yes Get In Touch
The Revd Andrew MeynellA retired Anglican priest, I enjoy accompanying people reflecting on their outer / inner journey and where it leads them; a listener and interested in healing / wholeness in all aspects of life.
Location: Wheatley Online option: Yes Charge: No Get In Touch
Mary O'BrienI aim to offer a gentle and safe space to reflect on and encounter God in the whole of life. I am experienced in accompanying people during transition or loss.
Location: Abingdon Online option: Yes Charge: Sometimes Get In Touch
Penny PedleyI feel privileged to walk alongside people in their walk with God. I am an Anglican but very ecumenical in my outlook and experience, seeking God in all things.
Location: Kidlington Online option: Yes Charge: No Get In Touch
Tony PhelanAnglican layman and Iona Community Member. Evangelical beginnings; nourished by Catholic worship and thinking; seeking to be alongside as people go deeper in faith, in the light of the Incarnation.
Location: Oxford Online option: Yes Charge: No Get In Touch
The Revd Karen RizzelloMy training and approach follow Ignatian Spiritual Direction practice. I am an ordained CofE priest. I am comfortable working with non-Christian clients who are seeking spiritual meaning in their lives.
Location: West Oxfordshire Online option: Yes Charge: Yes Get In Touch
Sarah SalisburyFrom Ignatian and Celtic spiritualities, listening to God through contemplation, scripture, nature and art, I offer space to explore your relationship with God and your ministry – lay/ordained. 20 years’ experience.
Location: Bicester Online option: Yes Charge: Donations Get In Touch
Hannah SatterthwaiteSafe, welcoming space to be honest with God and explore where He is at work in your life. Trained to serve missionaries, with a background in overseas mission.
Location: Oxford Online option: Yes Charge: Sliding scale Get In Touch
Sue SheppyA contemplative from a Baptist background, I welcome people from all walks of life and count it a privilege to accompany them on their journey, individually, and through retreat.
Location: Abingdon Online option: Sometimes Charge: No Get In Touch
The Revd Vera SintonAnglican, broadly evangelical. I've accompanied people from all traditions, guided individuals on retreats, taught on spiritual direction courses. Retired in Wensleydale, but in North Oxford one week per month.
Location: Oxford Online option: Yes Charge: No Get In Touch
Penelope (Nell) SlocockAn Anglican Franciscan tertiary with an ecumenical outlook. The suffering Christ is central to my faith. I count it a privilege to walk beside other Christians.
Location: Headington Online option: No Charge: No Get In Touch
Susan SmallI have a long experience of 'listening'. I make this the core of my work as a Spiritual Director. I was trained with Sue Sheppy and love working with different people.
Location: Chipping Norton / Woodstock Online option: Yes Charge: Sometimes Get In Touch
Peter SumnerI am a trained Spiritual Director open to people of all traditions. It is a joy and a privilege to accompany others on a joint journey with God.
Location: Southern Oxfordshire Online option: No Charge: Sometimes Get In Touch
Ruth TraynarMy heart's desire is facilitating the deepening of individuals’ relationship with God. Honed through involvement across a variety of denominations and traditions, I offer a safe space for prayer and listening.
Location: Banbury Online option: Yes Charge: Sometimes Get In Touch
Jane TudorMy desire is to accompany others as they explore life in Christ and deepening faith. Focused on prayer and listening I offer a safe space for contemplative conversations.
Location: Dorchester Online option: Yes Charge: Sometimes Get In Touch
Karen WashbournI am a trained Spiritual Director and enjoy leading quiet days. For me it is an immense privilege to walk alongside people sharing their spiritual journey whilst listening to God.
Location: South Oxfordshire Online option: No Charge: Sometimes Get In Touch
Janice WenningerMy background is teaching and pastoral care. I enjoy accompanying people of all traditions and have a particular interest in people who find themselves on the edges of Christian faith.
Location: Abingdon Online option: No Charge: Sliding scale or donation Get In Touch
The Revd Margaret WhippI am an Anglican priest, theologian, and spiritual writer. As an experienced director, Ignatian trained, I give particular priority to clergy, ministers in training, and people drawn to 19th annotation. Website: margaretwhippultreia.org
Location: Headington Online option: Yes Charge: Sometimes Get In Touch
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