Peter Gubi

Professor Peter Gubi is a part-time Professor of Counselling and Spiritual Accompaniment at the University of Chester, within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. He is also an Ordained Presbyter in the Moravian Church, serving as Minister at Fairfield Moravian Church and Royton Moravian Church. His academic and professional roles include Provincial Pastoral Supervision Co-ordinator for the Moravian Church and Honorary Professor of Practical Theology at Teofilo Kisanji University, Tanzania. He holds advanced degrees including a PhD in Counselling Studies and ThD in Practical Theology.

His research focuses on the intersection of spirituality and mental health, particularly supporting clergy through pastoral supervision and reflective practice groups. Gubi has extensive experience in qualitative research and supervising over 100 postgraduate students, including 21 doctoral theses. He maintains a private practice offering counselling, supervision, and spiritual direction. His professional accreditations include BACP Senior Accredited Counsellor and APSE Senior Accredited Pastoral Supervisor.

Key awards include being elected Chair of the Association for Pastoral Supervision and Education (APSE) and his Honorary Professorship. His work emphasizes practical theology, clergy well-being, and integrative approaches to spiritual and mental health support across denominations.