Peter Madsen Gubi, PhD, ThD, is Professor of Counselling and Spiritual Accompaniment at the University of Chester, UK. He is a BACP Registered Senior Accredited Counsellor, a BACP Senior Accredited Supervisor, an APSE Senior Accredited Pastoral Supervisor, and a Spiritual Director in Private Practice. He is a consecrated Presbyter in the Moravian Church, and author of 'Spiritual Accompaniment and Counselling: Journeying with psyche and soul', and 'Prayer in Counselling and Psychotherapy: Exploring a hidden meaningful dimension', also published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

There is today a growing interest in the interface between counselling, psychotherapy, and spiritual accompaniment. What is the way forward if it becomes apparent that a client, knowing that the counsellor is a person of faith, is hoping to receive some spiritual input also?In a collection of excellent essays some pertinent questions in this area are explored and analysed. A book to be read by all who are interested in the spiritual dimension of professional counselling.

• Introduction - Peter Madsen Gubi. 1. Exploring Discernment - Lynette Harborne. 2. Using Prayer in Counselling and Spiritual Accompaniment - Peter Madsen Gubi. 3. Creative Methods in Spiritual Exploration: Inviting the Sublime into the Room - Phil Goss. 4. Contemplative Approaches to Training Spiritually Literate Counsellors - R. Jane Williams. 5. The Use of Reflexive Practice Groups in Spiritual Development - Peter Madsen Gubi. 6. Grieving for Myself: The Silence and Spirituality of Personal Loss - Ruth Bridges. 7. Spirituality and Sexual Abuse - Valda Swinton. 8. Trauma and Spiritual Growth - Nikki Kiyimba. 9. Counsellors and Religious Pastoral Carers in Dialogue - William West.

Peter Madsen Gubi, PhD, ThD, is Professor of Counselling and Spiritual Accompaniment at the University of Chester, UK. He is a BACP Registered Senior Accredited Counsellor, a BACP Senior Accredited Supervisor, an APSE Senior Accredited Pastoral Supervisor, and a Spiritual Director in Private Practice. He is a consecrated Presbyter in the Moravian Church, and author of 'Spiritual Accompaniment and Counselling: Journeying with psyche and soul', and 'Prayer in Counselling and Psychotherapy: Exploring a hidden meaningful dimension', also published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

There is today a growing interest in the interface between counselling, psychotherapy, and spiritual accompaniment. What is the way forward if it becomes apparent that a client, knowing that the counsellor is a person of faith, is hoping to receive some spiritual input also?In a collection of excellent essays some pertinent questions in this area are explored and analysed. A book to be read by all who are interested in the spiritual dimension of professional counselling.

• Introduction - Peter Madsen Gubi. 1. Exploring Discernment - Lynette Harborne. 2. Using Prayer in Counselling and Spiritual Accompaniment - Peter Madsen Gubi. 3. Creative Methods in Spiritual Exploration: Inviting the Sublime into the Room - Phil Goss. 4. Contemplative Approaches to Training Spiritually Literate Counsellors - R. Jane Williams. 5. The Use of Reflexive Practice Groups in Spiritual Development - Peter Madsen Gubi. 6. Grieving for Myself: The Silence and Spirituality of Personal Loss - Ruth Bridges. 7. Spirituality and Sexual Abuse - Valda Swinton. 8. Trauma and Spiritual Growth - Nikki Kiyimba. 9. Counsellors and Religious Pastoral Carers in Dialogue - William West.

Peter Madsen Gubi, PhD, ThD, is Professor of Counselling and Spiritual Accompaniment at the University of Chester, UK. He is a BACP Registered Senior Accredited Counsellor, a BACP Senior Accredited Supervisor, an APSE Senior Accredited Pastoral Supervisor, and a Spiritual Director in Private Practice. He is a consecrated Presbyter in the Moravian Church, and author of 'Spiritual Accompaniment and Counselling: Journeying with psyche and soul', and 'Prayer in Counselling and Psychotherapy: Exploring a hidden meaningful dimension', also published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

There is today a growing interest in the interface between counselling, psychotherapy, and spiritual accompaniment. What is the way forward if it becomes apparent that a client, knowing that the counsellor is a person of faith, is hoping to receive some spiritual input also?In a collection of excellent essays some pertinent questions in this area are explored and analysed. A book to be read by all who are interested in the spiritual dimension of professional counselling.

• Introduction - Peter Madsen Gubi. 1. Exploring Discernment - Lynette Harborne. 2. Using Prayer in Counselling and Spiritual Accompaniment - Peter Madsen Gubi. 3. Creative Methods in Spiritual Exploration: Inviting the Sublime into the Room - Phil Goss. 4. Contemplative Approaches to Training Spiritually Literate Counsellors - R. Jane Williams. 5. The Use of Reflexive Practice Groups in Spiritual Development - Peter Madsen Gubi. 6. Grieving for Myself: The Silence and Spirituality of Personal Loss - Ruth Bridges. 7. Spirituality and Sexual Abuse - Valda Swinton. 8. Trauma and Spiritual Growth - Nikki Kiyimba. 9. Counsellors and Religious Pastoral Carers in Dialogue - William West.