In Western societies people grow up believing that everything they need is outside of themselves and so become reliant on external sources for their contentment, their health and their sense of purpose in life.  This reliance has created a society where many people feel lost and isolated and where depression and general illness is affecting huge numbers of people.  Many people block out what they are feeling by using drugs and alcohol. 

It is within this context that Spiritual Counselling is being offered by Ishwara.

As the Eastern philosophies have shown, acknowledging and exploring the world inside of yourself is an essential part of life and indeed, this is the gateway for dealing with many of the problems that arise in Western societies.

Some people make a conscious decision to begin to explore within, whilst other people find themselves catapulted into a situation which is often referred to as a Spiritual Emergency/Crisis.  Alongwith the bliss that can occur in these situations, people also often have a feeling of confusion, of being alone and sometimes of being very frightened.   Either way, the journey inside is a wonderful adventure in consciousness.  However, the journey within can feel scary and is very challenging as it inherently requires stepping into the unknown.  Being able to speak openly about whatever these experiences are, without any kind of judgement, is essential in allowing you to come to terms with whatever experiences you may have.  Also, receiving some guidance and techniques that you can use such as meditation, breathwork and body movement can really enhance and balance your experience. 

The tunnel of life itself is beautiful if we have the perception that tells us it is so!  Seeing the light at the end of the tunnel helps this perception to evolve.  We no longer get lost in the 'forest' as we have an understanding of the journey and 'guides' to help us along the way.  This is where Spiritual Counselling can really make a difference.  A space is created where you can feel very safe to express whatever needs to be said without any fear of judgement or criticism.  Being able to speak about your fears and experiences can really help you to be more relaxed about what is happening and can bring a level of understanding to the situation which is not possible if you do not express what you are feeling and experiencing.  Furthermore, where appropriate, suggestions can be made of practical ways to move forward with your life.

People have Spiritual Counselling Sessions for many different reasons.  Some people are very clear that something 'spiritual' has been happening, whilst other people work on a much more practical level.  Some people find what they need through one session, whilst other people benefit from having a number of sessions.   A session usually lasts for one to one and a half hours and is ideally in person but can also take place by telephone where necessary.