BA (Hons) P.G.C.E PGCert
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A Welcoming Space
To Explore Your Spirituality
& Walk With God
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Spiritual accompaniment, retreats, and contemplative gatherings rooted in the Christian tradition - for those longing to slow down, listen deeply, and notice God’s presence
Hi & Welcome
I'm Sam Whiley, a spiritual director, educator and retreat facilitator rooted in the Christian tradition.
I’m drawn to contemplative expressions of faith, and it is my joy to create welcoming spaces for anyone seeking to explore their spirituality and walk with God. Wherever you are on your faith journey, you are warmly welcome.
What I Offer & How I Can Serve You
Spaces and places to pause, reflect, encounter & explore.
I offer spaces to pause, reflect, and explore your spiritual journey. These include one-to-one spiritual direction, retreats, the Spiritual Exercises, and group gatherings such as the School of Contemplation and Loam. I also provide reflective debriefing and learning environments that share insights and wisdom from the contemplative path. You are warmly invited to explore these offerings and discover which may support you in this season of life.
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 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.