Mike Rush is a director of the Spiritual Crisis Network, a Trustee of the Alister Hardy Trust, and a member of the BPS Transpersonal Psychology Section Committee.
He holds a BSc in Biomedical Science (Keele), an MA in Religious Experience (University of Wales, Lampeter), and a PGDip in Consciousness & Transpersonal Psychology (Liverpool John Moores). He is a qualified hypno-psychotherapist, registered with the CNHC and National Society of Talking Therapies.
Mike completed his PhD at Christ Church Canterbury University, supported by the Professional Development Foundation and Alef Trust. His research focused on spiritual crisis—self-identified spiritual or unusual experiences that may cause distress but hold potential for growth. His work included a service evaluation of the Spiritual Crisis Network, an IPA study on grounding, and a Hero’s Journey case study of transformation.
He also works full-time as an ICT Service Desk Manager in local government. https://www.talkaboutspiritualcrisis.uk/