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
- Jesus the Imagination. Taking William Blake’s Christianity seriously
- What is intelligence? A discussion with Dante as guide
- Love, power and public life. A conversation with Claire Gilbert & Mark Vernon
- Principles of love and the wisdom of constellations. With Robert Rowland Smith & Mark Vernon
- Defying Darkness: Love's Radical Rebellion Against Global Discord
- The extension of mind through space and the sense of being stared at. Conversation with Rupert Sheldrake
- How to make friendship work. A conversation with Robin Dunbar
- Desire is the way. Thoughts on Bishop Barron at ARC in London
Upcoming Events
Do have a browse through my talks and articles online, perhaps via my YouTube channel, Dante podcast and blog.