leigh germy

Confidentiality & Duty of Care
All sessions are held in confidence and with respect for your privacy. Information shared will not be disclosed without your consent, except in circumstances where there is a risk of harm to yourself or others, credible threats of violence, or situations involving abuse or neglect. In these cases, I reserve the right and responsibility to contact appropriate authorities, emergency services, or support resources to protect safety.

Scope of Responsibility
Spiritual direction, Anam Cara companionship, discipleship, and spiritual life coaching are voluntary, reflective practices focused on spiritual formation and discernment. You remain fully responsible for your own decisions, actions, and well-being. This work does not replace professional medical, psychological, legal, or crisis services.

Safety & Boundaries
I reserve the right to pause, redirect, or terminate a session or ongoing relationship if, in my discernment, continuing would compromise emotional, spiritual, or physical safety for either party. This includes situations involving inappropriate behavior, boundary violations, or content that exceeds the scope of this work.

Limitation of Liability
By engaging in these services, you acknowledge that participation is at your own discretion and risk. I am not liable for outcomes resulting from personal decisions, actions, or interpretations made outside of sessions.

Fees & Payment
Fees for services are listed clearly at the time of booking. Payment is due in advance of each session unless otherwise arranged in writing. Sessions will not be held without completed payment.

Cancellations & Rescheduling
If you need to cancel or reschedule a session, at least 24 hours’ notice is required. Cancellations made with less than 24 hours’ notice may be charged the full session fee, except in cases of emergency.

No-Shows
Sessions missed without notice may be charged at the full session rate.

Late Arrivals
If you arrive late, the session will still end at the scheduled time to honor commitments to others.

Financial Accessibility
A limited number of sliding-scale or reduced-fee sessions may be available upon request, subject to availability.

1. Is this work only for women?
Yes, with exception to the Gratitude Protocol, at this time I am focused on supporting women in their spiritual, creative, and leadership journeys.

2. What is the difference between spiritual direction / coaching and therapy or counseling?
This work is not therapy or counseling. It is a space for reflection, discernment, and growth in your faith, creativity, relationships, and leadership. If a situation arises that is outside the scope of this work, I will help connect you with appropriate support. I also greatly encourage professional therapy and counseling for deeper work alongside.

3. How long is each session?
Sessions are typically 60-120 minutes. I also offer a 30-minute introductory session at no cost for new participants to discern fit and expectations.

4. How often should I meet?
Many clients meet monthly or twice a month, but the frequency is flexible and tailored to your needs and availability.

5. Is everything I share confidential?
Yes. All conversations are confidential, except in situations where there may be harm to yourself or others, in which case I am ethically required to contact authorities to ensure safety.

6. How does payment work?
Payment for regular sessions is due in advance via Venmo or Zelle. Packages or bulk sessions can be paid upfront and are non-refundable once started.

7. Do I need to have a specific faith or background?
This practice is rooted in Christian faith, and a desire to grow spiritually is important. You do not need to be in a specific denomination, but an openness to faith-based guidance is essential.

Apps:

Lectio365

Books:

Ruthless Elimination of Hurry John Mark Comer
Praying like Monks, Living like Fools Tyler Staton
The Familiar Stranger Tyler Staton
The Gift of Being Yourself David Benner
Practice the Presence of God brother Lawrence
The Dark Night of the Soul Gerald May
The Knowledge of the Holy AW Tozer

Podcasts:

The Lectio Course - by 24-7 PRAYER‍ ‍The Lectio Course is a five session video series with Pete Greig and special guests exploring the ancient practice of Lectio Divina.

BEMA Discipleship
The BEMA Podcast is a walk-through of the context of the Bible and the Text itself, as well as surrounding history. We deconstruct our common readings of the Bible and attempt to reconstruct them through the lens of historical context.

Practicing the Way