Brought up in south-east and then northern England in Swedenborgian family. Married life mainly in English midlands. Had a career in clinical psychology mainly working in cognitive-behavioural psychotherapy for adults with problems of anxiety and depression. Is a recognised auxilary minister in the New Christian Church with thirty years experience. Lives in woodland cottage. Interests include consciousness studies, meaning of life, ethics, spiritual healing. Regular writer for Spiritual Questions eZine.