BA (Hons) P.G.C.E PGCert
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Spaces & Places
To Explore Your Spirituality
& Walk With God
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There are times in life when we sense the need to slow down, listen more deeply, and attend to our inner life. Whether you’re feeling stuck, navigating transition, or simply longing for more—there is space for you here.
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Spiritual direction, retreats, and contemplative gatherings rooted in the Christian tradition — for individuals, groups, leaders and teams looking to pause, listen, and reflect.
Welcome
My name is Sam Whiley, a spiritual director, educator and retreat facilitator rooted in the Christian tradition.
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I am drawn to contemplative expressions of faith, and it is my joy to create safe, hospitable spaces for those seeking to explore their spirituality and walk with God.
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There are several ways I accompany those seeking to attend to their journey of faith:
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One-to-One Spiritual Direction
Retreats
Group Formation
Leadership Accompaniment
Reflective Debriefing
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You are warmly invited to explore these offerings and what might feel most supportive in this season.
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What People Are Saying
Spiritual Direction with Sam has been a wonderful sacred space to stop, explore and notice the mysterious movements of God in my life. She has given me the freedom to come exactly as I am, and I often come away from a session with greater clarity and peace.
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Helen Hicks | Worship Pastor VUKI
I had never had a Spiritual Director and, to be honest, wasn’t quite sure what it was, but I knew, as a leader, I needed something more to live well. Then I met Sam. She explained the role of spiritual direction and has accompanied me on this incredible journey, focusing on how I am experiencing God in MY life.
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Lynne Archer | Church Planter & Leader
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Spiritual Direction with Sam has been eventful and insightful from the very first session! Every time we meet I go away having encountered God and with plenty to reflect on and pray into.
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Daniel Smith | Church Leader
Have Questions?
What draws people to spiritual accompanyment?
​​There are many reasons why people are drawn to spiritual accompaniment. For some, it begins with a quiet longing for a deeper and more sustaining relationship with God—one that can be lived more fully within the rhythms of everyday life. For others, it may arise during times of change or transition, when familiar ways of understanding faith begin to shift, and new questions emerge.​ At times, people come feeling stretched or weary, particularly when they hold responsibility in service of others. Often, what people are looking for is a companion —someone to walk alongside them as they reflect on their experience, explore what matters most, and notice what feels real and life-giving. A space where both the joys and struggles of life can be held with care, and where there is freedom to be honest, open, and attentive to the deeper movements of the soul. However you come, and wherever you find yourself on your faith journey, you are warmly welcome.​​​
What is the role of a spiritual director?
The role of a spiritual director is to walk with you on your journey, helping you explore your inner life and notice where God may be present. This can take many forms — one-to-one sessions, retreats, or group gatherings such as the School of Contemplation or Loam. Spiritual directors do not tell you what to do or think, but may offer gentle guidance, practices, or questions to support reflection, growth, and discernment. The focus is on listening deeply to your experiences — joys, struggles, doubts, and longings — and attending to what is most life-giving and authentic for you.
What has shaped your journey into this work?
My interest in spiritual formation began early in my faith journey; however, it was my own desire and need for a deeper and more sustaining spirituality that led me towards contemplative practices and spiritual accompaniment. Over time, these rhythms helped me to slow down, notice, and encounter God’s presence in a way that would nourish and help me experience the sacred in the ordinary moments and challenges of life. As my passion for formation developed, I trained as a Spiritual Director and, having worked in education and church leadership for over 30 years, it is now my delight to offer this kind of accompaniment for others also seeking a richer and more fulfilling experience.
Who do you work with?
I accompany people from a wide range of backgrounds and life stages. Many of those I work with are leaders, CEOs, therapists, spiritual directors, and creatives — often people who hold significant responsibility or regularly create space for others. Alongside this, I welcome anyone seeking a safe, reflective space to slow down, listen deeply, and attend to God’s presence, whatever season they are in.