The Teachers
Blue Marsden
Blue Marsden is a Hay House author and international teacher of contemporary therapy and spirituality.
He holds degrees in Philosophy and Psychoanalysis and postgraduate level training in neuroscience. Blue started a psychotherapy and clinical hypnotherapy practice in his twenties yet has been involved in the world of meditation, energetic practises and advaita (non duality) since a teenager.
He is a great advocate of the benefits of silence and digital detox and usually conducts an annual silent retreat, incorporating yoga, chi kung (golden spine 9) and meditation.
Tim Brown
Tim is a psychotherapist, former environmental scientist, and the Director of DSET (the Devon School for Embodied Therapy). He holds qualifications in Deep Bodywork and Advanced Somatic Integration, and he is a certified Postural Integrator.
Tim has also trained in authentic movement, holds an advanced diploma in embodied-relational therapy, and served as an Associate Hospital Manager for mental health services in Sussex. He is a full member of the European Association for Body Psychotherapy and was, for many years, a campaigner on pollution and energy issues.
Dr. Aditi Bhalla
Dr Aditi Bhalla is an Integrative Psychotherapist, Counsellor, Coach and academic journalist who weaves together evidence-based psychology and ancient healing traditions.
Formerly a Lecturer at Queen Mary University of London, she developed a distinctive teaching style that bridges academic insight with therapeutic practice. Now working full-time as an Integrative Psychotherapist, Aditi supports professionals facing burnout, self-criticism and the pressures of modern life. At the College, her mission is to empower emerging psychotherapists with a grounded yet spiritual approach—always rooted in compassion.
David Bingham
Is an Artist and Spiritual teacher.
His ability to simplify and reveal the truth of our essential nature has inspired many to awaken to a non dual understanding. Among these is Rhonda Byrne the author of ‘The Secret’ who gained inspiration from David for her follow on book ‘The Greatest Secret’.
He has also been a regular and popular guest on Sky’s Conscious TV and within the integrated module section of the course program, will impart simple and relatable techniques for helping deepen both our own and our clients realisation of an underlying sense of inner freedom.
Shirley Amatsakio
Shirley is a Psychotherapist and Spiritual Oriented Counsellor who has degrees in Psychology. Born in Suriname but raised in the Netherlands she was for many years a teacher on a conventional counselling training before receiving additional training in the spiritual component with us and subsequently joining our faculty.
In addition to her psychotherapy and counselling tutoring Shirley has also been a long time practitioner and for several years teacher of Tai Chi and Chi Kung (qigong). She specialises in teaching the Golden Spine 9 method (a system which combines mindfulness with healing chi kung movements focused on the spine).
Kia Bing-Davies
Philadelphia born international Spiritual Teacher and Integrative Psychotherapist, Kia Bing-Davies, has always been guided by her intuition and an unwavering desire to connect deeply with everyone and everything around her. Her early career in PR and law took her across New York, Hawaii, the Canary Islands, and the UK. However, driven by her passion for helping others, Kia eventually transitioned to a full-time psychotherapy, counselling and coaching practice.
Kia is dedicated to empowering individuals, particularly women, to lead happy and fulfilled lives by strengthening their internal compass, embracing feminine expression, and realigning with their true purpose. She is a sought after speaker on the holistic festival circuit and the founder of the Women’s Knowing Circle in Buckinghamshire, which aims to connect women with the intuitive wisdom inherent in their bodies.
Andrew Cooper-Knight
Andrew has a rich history in training groups in the skills necessary to help empower others.
He has previously worked in this capacity with the Terrence Higgins Trust and then 20 years ago with the Samaritans.
Linked to this he has also facilitated various conventional counselling groups for people coming to terms with their sexuality, as well as running metaphysically oriented groups on subjects such as meditation and intuitive awareness.
Andrew is a qualified Counsellor, Spiritual Life Coach and Guide and professional Astrologer. From a young age he developed an interest in archetypes and symbols of divination and is an avid collector and teacher of the methods and tools which help us integrate our shadows.
Andrew is based in Glastonbury, Somerset and regularly writes for local magazines as well as national publications such as Kindred Spirit.
David Rees
David Rees is an Integrative Therapist, Author, and one of the most downloaded Meditation Teachers on Insight Timer. With over 25 years of combined Eastern and Western training, his work blends meditation, non-dual counselling, and integrative therapy to support deep emotional healing and self-discovery.
His lifelong curiosity about human nature and existence began in childhood and led him to spend several years in Indian Ashrams and Satsangs, immersing himself in meditation and self-inquiry.
Author of Finding Peace In The Very Heart Of Life, David helps others move toward authenticity, transformation, and lasting well-being, inspiring countless people through his compassionate presence and teachings.