What is the true purpose of a spiritual retreat? Join our Head of Engagement Roanna Quirke, as she sits down with veteran retreat guides Mary Monfries and Chris Blakeley to unpack the art of retreating, spiritual accompaniment, and the power of remembering.

Clear boundaries don’t restrict the flow of spiritual accompaniment, they protect it. Explore the essential questions your agreement needs to answer regarding mental health limits, dual relationships, and safeguarding, and download our official template to adapt for your own practice.

Searching for a spiritual director can feel like walking through an unfamiliar landscape. Most practitioners offer an initial 30-to-60-minute Introductory call to see if your approaches click. Discover the essential questions to ask the director and yourself, to discern if they are the right fit for your current spiritual season.

Grace Owen invites us to step into a scene from Mark 6 and explore how Jesus invites us to stop, rest and retreat. How are you being invited to retreat in this season?

Dr Jason Clark, LCSD Director shared his wisdom on how Ignatian Spirituality transforms Spiritual Direction. Learn to use the Examen, identify Consolation and Desolation, and practice Discernment to find God in all things. Explore a framework for spiritual accompaniment that prioritises encounter over advice.

Is Group Spiritual Direction your next calling? Following her popular workshop, Michele Le Roux discusses Parker J. Palmer’s Circles of Trust and Group Spiritual Direction. Discover how the power of collective presence and 'third things' can transform your practice of spiritual accompaniment into a sacred 'thin place' for communal discernment."

A blog by Cath Butler on the work of being creativity in helping us understand our own transformation, God as creator and artist and engage with creativity as a transformative tool for our Spiritual Directees.

Have you ever felt like your prayer life hit a brick wall, or found yourself longing for a deeper sense of purpose that logic alone couldn't explain? You aren't 'failing' at faith—you’re simply growing. While many assume you only seek out a spiritual director during a life crisis, the truth is that spiritual guidance is often most transformative during the quiet seasons. Whether you are navigating a major transition or looking for a safe space to ask hard questions, here are four signs that a spiritual director could be the companion you need for your journey.

Explore our Directory of Spiritual Directors to connect with an accompanier in the UK, Europe and Globally. Our search tools allow you to filter by location, fee structure (donation-based or fixed), and online spiritual direction options. All our directors follow a Code of Practice ensuring you find a safe, professional, and ecumenical companion for your faith journey.

Finding a spiritual director is a deeply personal process. Knowing what to ask yourself is key to finding what is important to you. This guide helps you navigate factors like faith denomination, personality types (Enneagram/MBTI), and counseling backgrounds to find the right soul friend for your journey.

The following blessing was co-created by members of the LCSD community during a communal “river examen” in January 2026 and edited into its final form by Fiona Koefoed-Jespersen. We offer it as a blessing for all spiritual companions in the year to come!

This reflective review invites directees to review the past year using the rhythm of the seasons as a framework. By exploring experiences of growth, loss, dormancy, and renewal, this seasonal review helps individuals notice God’s presence across the year and identify emerging invitations. Ideal for use in spiritual direction sessions, end-of-year reflection, or retreat settings.

A guide for those looking for a spiritual director to know how if someone is the right director for you.

“Maybe we don’t need to get out of the cave.
Maybe we need to go farther in.”
— Barbara Brown Taylor

A Christmas reflection by Fiona Koefoed-Jespersen on darkness, faith, and the courage to trust God in hidden places.

We are excited to announce that Fiona Koefoed-Jespersen has joined LCSD as our new Head of Development and Learning.

Fiona brings a passion for creativity, exploration, and community-building, and she is eager to help shape opportunities for development, learning, and community across LCSD.

Take a moment to get to know Fiona and hear some of her hopes for the Centre and her new role, we’re confident her energy and vision will be a real gift to our community.

How to Get the Most Out of Your Next Supervision Session. Too often, we arrive at supervision feeling rushed or unsure of what to focus on. This practical guide and downloadable workbook walks you through a gentle, reflective process to help you surface unspoken insights, maximize your session time, and develop your own strong "internal supervisor."

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Mary and Charles Hipsley as they discuss their new book, Reimagining the Landscape of Faith: Essential Pathways for Spiritual Growth. As experienced spiritual directors, Mary and Charles offer deep insights into navigating the often bewildering journey of faith—especially when the spiritual maps we've inherited no longer lead us where we hoped, or when the map no longer matches the landscape we find ourselves in.

In this blog, Dr Antonia Lynn explores the sacred role of supervision in spiritual direction, drawing on the rich symbolism of the Hodogetria icon. It reflects on supervision as a space of healing, growth, and support that enables both director and directee to engage more deeply with the mystery of God.

This blog explores how creativity—through poetry, mark-making, and the French Pantoum—can enrich spiritual direction. It revisits Peter Huitson’s insights as an Encounter student, offering inspiration and practical tools to deepen listening, expression, and connection with the sacred.

Nicola Mason reflects on the power of spiritual reading in the Christian journey. From poets like George Herbert to mystics like Ann Griffiths, she shares how their words offered comfort, honesty, and connection. Her “bits book” of quotes continues to inspire her faith and work as a spiritual director, reminding us we’re not alone.