First-person accounts of voice hearing are scarce. This research aims to explore the role spirituality in the sense-making process of hearing voices.Five semi-structured interviews explored experiences of spirituality and hearing voices. Qualitative data was analysed using Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis (IPA).Three superordinate themes were identified: Need for connection, Values about self and identity, and Making sense. The findings suggest a relationship spirituality and voice hearing, and relate to the need for belongingness and self-identity.Acknowledging the sense making process and engaging in conversations about spirituality are implicated. Future research could explore the role of spirituality in cross-cultural populations.
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