ABSTRACT
The question of the nature and significance of spiritual issues in therapy has been around as long as therapy itself. Writing in a UK context, Culliford states: "Spirituality is universal, unique to every person. Clarkson also acknowledges the importance of the spiritual in therapy, which she labels as transpersonal. Bergin & Payne question the fact that an enterprise that "fosters individualism, free expression, and tolerance of dissent, would be so reluctant to address one of the most fundamental concerns of humankind—morality and spirituality". Griffith and Griffith consider very carefully what to look for and how to recognise the presence of a spiritual element in what the client brings. If we take the view that spirituality is as much a part of the self as emotional, cognitive, or physical factors, then it would be helpful to consider how this may be addressed in the initial meeting with the client, either implicitly or explicitly.
