Mark Vernon

About

I am a psychotherapist and writer, interested in spirituality and inner life. I have a PhD in ancient philosophy, as well as degrees in physics and in theology. Cont’d

The healing chair

Psychotherapy

Many of life’s troubles are rooted in parts of ourselves of which we’re only partially aware, which is why it’s possible to struggle with problems for years. Cont’d

Spiritual Intelligence

My book on the evolution and flourishing of the distinctive capacity that makes us Homo spiritualis.

The Last Inkling

The ideas of Owen Barfield, friend of CS Lewis, and my exploration based on them, A Secret History of Christianity.

Podcasts and Talks

Discussions with Rupert Sheldrake, YouTube talks, online courses with The Idler and more.

Upcoming Events

The Idler Retreat 17th May, 2025 - 24th May, 2025 Villa Pia, Umbria

A Drink with the Idler, Blake Book Launch! 12th June, 2025 Online, Online

William Blake walk at Sunday Papers Live 22nd June, 2025 Sunday Papers Live, London

Chalke History Festival 25th June, 2025 Chalke History Festival, Broad Chalke

The Realisation Festival 26th June, 2025 - 29th June, 2025 St Giles House, Dorset

The Idler Festival 11th July, 2025 - 13th July, 2025 Fenton House, London

AI and the Recovery of Human Intelligence 26th July, 2025 Glastonbury Symposium, Glastonbury


Do have a browse through my talks and articles online, perhaps via my YouTube channel, Dante podcast and blog.