What is Spiritual Direction?

Whilst approaches to spiritual direction vary, in essence it is an encounter between people (usually one to one but occasionally in a group context) to foster the individual's growth under God. It requires an openness and willingness on the part of the directee, a relationship of trust between those meeting together, and experience and training on the part of the director.

Spiritual direction meetings are usually about an hour long (longer for a group) and typically take place every month or six weeks. Sometimes there is a fee, sometimes not.

The content of a meeting is usually not just the individual’s prayer but their whole life experience reflected on as part of the encounter with God.

The London Centre for Spirituality offers:

• a number of courses in training as a director;
• help in finding you an appropriate spiritual director;
• information on the London Spiritual Direction Network.