MEMBER PROFILES  |  Get to know our Spiritual Directors

Paola Cheng

Paola Cheng

My journey to Spiritual Direction may have started well before I knew of it. The first time I was told to explore the possibility of becoming a Spiritual Director was at a day retreat. I love retreats, including silent retreats. It would take a few years before I...

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Gemma Schooneveldt

Gemma Schooneveldt

Born in the Netherlands, I am a mother and grandmother with a background in education, chaplaincy and counselling. My current ministry in Spiritual Direction combines the use of Sandplay Therapy as a tool to help a directee further discern the Spirit at work. I am...

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Teresa O’Connor

Teresa O’Connor

I am a retired nurse and I have lived most of my life in northern and western Queensland. I was born in Charters Towers and educated at rural schools in Winton and Charters Towers. My nursing work took me to rural and remote communities as well as some city and large...

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