Supervisor Spotlight: Joy Gleeson
What year were you ordained? 2010
What inspired you to pursue training with OneSpirit? My need to find a way to explore a spiritual life free from dogma. The training deepened my respect for all faith paths that speak of peace at their core.
What motivated you to expand your ministry by becoming a Supervisor? My own experience of the transformational effect of regular supervision on my own life and work.
What services do you provide? I offer spiritual counselling and supervision.
How can clients get in touch with you? You can email me here. You can also learn more about me on my Minister Profile here.
Why do you believe supervision plays an essential role in developing and deepening a minister’s practices? Supervision provides a sacred space where healing, understanding and transformation can begin through reflecting on the challenges and joys of life.
What inspires you to do this work? The remarkable meetings I have with ministers and teachers of all kinds.
What aspects of your work do you find the most inspiring, rewarding, etc.? Working through challenging experiences and celebrating joyful ones.
How do you bring forward innovation and creativity to your supervision practice? Continually learning: I’m studying the art of gentle dying and Leadership with Nature at the moment, to inform and enrich my work.
What sets your ministry apart from others? I have a background in business, in gestalt psychotherapy and in understanding trauma.