
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

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 latest 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.
Dante’s Divine Comedy
The Divine Comedy changes lives. My introduction, Dante’s Divine Comedy: A Guide for the Spiritual Journey.
Podcasts and Talks
Discussions with Rupert Sheldrake, YouTube talks, online courses with The Idler and more.
Books
Idler courses
Latest Articles
- AI and Spiritual Intelligence
- “A most curious event in my life.” Carl Jung, Ravenna and the mystery of the Neonian Baptistery
- The Problem of Suffering & I, Julian by Claire Gilbert
- Heaven in a Wild Flower. Plato, Cusa, Shakespeare & Blake. Valentin Gerlier & Mark Vernon
- The Unconscious. A conversation with Mark Vernon & Robert Rowland Smith
- Seeing the Unsayable. Dante’s ineffable images
- How to teach prayer. A conversation with Rupert Sheldrake
- Falling in love with your therapist. On transference & countertransference
Upcoming Events
Do have a browse through my talks and articles online, perhaps via my YouTube channel, Dante podcast and blog.