It’s about you.


Many people would rather not know much about their counsellor, and if that’s you, then there’s no need to read any of what follows. But if you do need some information, I hope what’s here will help.
There are links to blog pieces I’ve written on particular subjects.

You can read my reflections on my work in my Blog.

Here are some selected pieces.

Trainings.

 

I trained as a psychotherapeutic counsellor at the Re-Vision Centre in London, qualifying in Integrative Transpersonal Counselling in 2014. I completed a three-year training in Somatic Experiencing, a body-oriented method of psychotherapy in 2018. In 2024 I completed a one-year training in supervision.

Personal & Work.

 

The father of two grown-up children and a daughter and step-daughter, I’ve lived in Sussex since 2003. My degree was in English Literature from St Catherine’s College, Oxford and I find literature, dance and other arts useful in my work. In 1996 I founded a sport events company which I ran for nearly 20 years, giving me useful understanding of the world of business.

I volunteer with the Climate Psychology Alliance, offering therapeutic support to those struggling with anxiety related to the climate emergency.

I’m the founder of Brighton Psychedelics. I have spoken at conferences on the connections between psychedelics and transpersonal psychology.

I have an interest in esotericism and anomalous experiences.

Eastern Philosophy

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I’ve had a life-long interest in Indian philosophy and spirituality. In 2003 I published a book, Eastern Philosophy: The Greatest Thinkers and Sages from Ancient to Modern Times, which has been republished several times in the UK and US.

I have extensively studied and written on the Upanishads. Some of the imagery on this website was inspired by tantric devotional artworks, which I talk about here.

I’m a member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP), the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and am bound by their ethical frameworks.

I’m a member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP), the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP), the Somatic Experiencing Association and the Institute of Psychedelic Therapy.