Spiritual Direction in Sydney
Our Spiritual Direction service is a focused, supportive space to explore tough questions like doubt, identity, and purpose. We offer guidance rooted in deep faith, providing you with coaching for your soul and tools for a stronger, more peaceful, and Christ-centered inner life.
Restoring the Soul: A Proactive Step for Purpose and Meaning
Spiritual Direction is an act of love for your inner self—we help you get the essential tools for when you're wrestling with doubt or feeling lost in life. It’s not about achieving a 'perfect faith.' It's about empowering you to build a resilient inner life anchored in the truth of God's Word. We help you shift from performance-based religion to knowing you are deeply loved by God.
Finding Your True Worth
We tackle the pain of feeling "worthless" or not good enough by helping you realize and accept your identity as someone deeply valued and unconditionally loved.
We guide you to recognize that your worth isn't based on what you do or how you perform, but on who you are.
Hope in Hardship
We help you lift your eyes from the immediate hurt to recognize the character, growth, and resilience being forged within you. This perspective allows you to turn present pain into future purpose, knowing that your story is being written by a loving hand.
Inner Transformation: Moving from Doubt to Deep-Rooted Belief
We encourage a healthy process of doubt and deconstruction, ensuring you explore your questions without losing your connection to the person of Christ. We help you see how your questions actually show you care deeply about your faith.
How to Book Your Appointment
Step 1: Visit Our Secure Client Portal to Book Online
The most direct way to get started is to use our online booking portal. This allows you to see available appointment times and choose a time that works for you and your partner.
Step 2: Select the Right Counselling Service for Your Family
Our portal lists all of our available services. To ensure you are connected with a counsellor who specializes in family dynamics, it is important to select the correct service type. As you go through the booking process, please look for and choose an option under "Relationship Counselling".
Step 3: Begin Your First Session
Once partnered, we provide your staff with direct, confidential access to our counsellors. We handle the process seamlessly, allowing your team to get the support they need, when they need it.
Meet the Team
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Chris Cipollone
Founding Director
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David Schofield
Clinical Psychologist (Clinical Director)
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Monica Cook
Head of Sex & Relationships
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Sonia Judd
Registered Pyschologist
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Xanthe Boyce
Relationship Counsellor
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Doug Angus
Clinical Psychologist
Our Foundations
Christian
All of our services are available to be delivered within a Christian worldview, if this is something you are looking for.
Professional
All psychologists, counsellors, coaches and theologians are suitably qualified and members of their respective accrediting bodies.
Holistic
We love working together as a team, each harnessing the strengths of our various disciplines to bring you the most holistic level of care.
Welcoming
If you don’t identify as Christian, we will always respect your spiritual boundaries. You’re definitely welcome here.
FAQs
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Life to the Full (LTF) defines Christian counselling as the process of integrating evidence-based psychology with a Christian worldview. Our clinically trained practitioners help you explore your challenges through the lens of faith, aiming to provide a deeper sense of meaning, purpose, and hope in the healing process. The service is professional, holistic, and welcoming, respecting the spiritual boundaries of clients who do not identify as Christian.
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Absolutely. We believe doubt is healthy—it shows you care deeply about your relationship with God. We provide a safe space to explore your tough questions, helping you process the doubt without feeling condemned or pushed away from Christ.
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Yes, confidentiality is a cornerstone of our practice. Everything shared in your sessions is kept private within strict ethical guidelines. Our goal is to create a secure and non-judgmental space where both partners feel safe to speak openly and honestly.
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LTF provides services in person at our office in Belrose NSW 2085. We also offer online telehealth counseling nationwide across Australia. This allows us to serve clients in regional areas or those seeking our specialized Christian focus across the country.
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Telehealth is widely regarded as an effective form of therapy. Evidence, including the extension of government Medicare subsidies, suggests that remote sessions are very close to being as effective as in-person sessions, making them thoroughly worthwhile. This delivery method is particularly crucial for providing access to specialized Christian psychological support across remote Australian areas.
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Spiritual Direction focuses primarily on your relationship with God, your sense of purpose, and your theological questions. A psychologist focuses on clinical mental health disorders (like anxiety or depression). We specialize in integrating faith to strengthen your inner life, which often complements clinical care.
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LTF strives to be a non-judgmental space where people feel safe to reveal their experiences. We ensure privacy by using an internal secure information system specifically designed for medical and psychological practices, with embedded secure Zoom subscriptions for telehealth sessions. For staff accessing our Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), LTF guarantees that information shared in sessions is confidential and will not go back to the employers.
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Inner transformation is a journey, not a quick fix. You may find clarity and initial peace within a few sessions, especially regarding your identity. However, developing deep-rooted belief and changing long-held patterns (functional theology) requires consistent, intentional work over time.
Book an appointment.
Taking a proactive step to work on your relationship is a sign of strength and commitment. If you are ready to begin the process, our team is here to provide professional guidance in a safe and supportive environment.