"There is only one life you can call your own,
and a thousand others you can call by any name you want."
David White, from All The True Vows
Each of us is on a pilgrimage of life with its many ups and downs and unexpected twists in the road. However, we can often find ourselves simply running to stand still. At these times it can be difficult to listen to the other voices of ourselves speaking to us about our deeper nature and our soul purpose. In our contemporary culture it is very easy to become disconnected from ourselves, from others and from the living world. I offer a contemplative, creative and compassionate space where you can listen deeply to your soul's longing for a more authentic way of living and being.
At the core of my understanding of soul work is the belief that each person is a unique individual and has a unique and mysterious identity, what John Moriarty calls our 'bush soul'. We are each born to occupy a unique place in culture and in nature. Every mature human being has a mystical connection with the living world and has a unique role to play in the unfolding mystery of life on Earth. Our world needs the soul gifts of mature humans now more than ever before.
Together, in soulful conversation, we will track hints of your sacred identity and soul story. By exploring your spiritual experiences, your dreams and deep imagination, and by attending to encounters in the wild world of your life and in nature, you can draw closer to that one life you can call your own.
** Please note that soul mentoring is not psychotherapy and is not a substitute for therapy.
We will meet for an initial call where we can explore your current life situation and your mentoring needs. There is no charge for this initial meeting.
If we decide to continue to work together, the cost for a one hour mentoring session is on a sliding scale from €50 to €75
Ideally, we would meet at least once-per-month.
Please get in touch using the contact details below if you would like to have an initial conversation.
"What shape waits in the seed of you to grow
and spread its branches against a future sky?"
David Whyte, from What to Remember when Waking
I offer a Nature-based approach to soul mentoring which is deeply influenced by the work of Carl Jung and by the maps, models and practices of Bill Plotkin's Animas Valley Institute .
I have undertaken many of the Animas intensives and training programmes, including the Animas Vision Quest and the Dreamwork and Deep Imagination trainings. In 2019 I organised two Animas intensives on Inis Mór, Aran Islands attended by more than 30 people from all over the world.
I have a Professional Diploma in Spiritual Guidance from An Croi Wisdom Institute with a focus on Soul accompaniment and the Celtic spiritual tradition.
To book a mentoring session please contact Brian by email or phone: