An evolving collection of stories, told in different ways

This section brings together a growing collection of stories that explore the development of ideas, work, and creative practice across different parts of my website. Some stories unfold through timelines. Others take more reflective, creative, and imaginative forms.

Timeline stories

Research, writing & ideas

This timeline traces the development of my academic work – from early questions through to research, publications, and new ideas. It brings together thinking shaped across study, research, and writing.

This reflects an ongoing process of thinking, where ideas are revisited and refined, mapping a journey shaped by curiosity and a commitment to understanding the human mind with depth and compassion.

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2003

First published research

Study on recreational ketamine use for UCL BSc Psychology (2000-03)

2006

Interest in mysticism & madness

Theory paper for Heythrop College MA Psychology of Religion

(2004-06)

2009

First psychosis research

Study on psychosis-spirituality links for Uni of Oxford DClinPsy (2007-10)

2011

First conference presentation

Psychosis symposium at EABCT Congress, Reykjavík (Iceland)

2012

First compassion research

Study of Compassion Focused Therapy groups for NHS acute inpatients

2026

Book: Controlled Explosions

A compassionate guide to understanding why our brains self-sabotage

2026

Essay: Brain makes reality fit its predictions

A predictive processing account of self-sabotage and hallucination

Clinical work, training & teaching

This timeline traces the development of my clinical work and the ways it has been applied, shared, and taught – from early roles in mental health through to supervision, training, and teaching.

This reflects an ongoing process of practice, reflection, and connection, mapping a journey shaped by a commitment to bringing psychological understanding into real-world settings with care and compassion.

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2004