Julienne McLean is a psychologist, Jungian analyst and spiritual director in North London. For many years, she has taught and run retreats on Jungian psychology and Carmelite spirituality, especially on the life and writings of St Teresa of Avila. She is involved with the Institute of Applied Carmelite Spirituality, Oxford, on their Spiritual Direction Formation Programme. She is the author of ‘Towards Mystical Union’ (2003, 2013, 2017) and ‘The Diamond Heart - Jungian Psychology and the Christian Mystical Tradition (2023).

Rev’d Michael Gartland is an Anglican priest and analytical psychotherapist working in the NHS, leading a multifaith mental health chaplaincy and counselling service in West Yorkshire. He has research and teaching interests in fourteenth century English mysticism and Buddhist psychology. He has extensive experience in leading retreats and of involvement in Buddhist-Christian dialogue.     

Judy Barber is an experienced bereavement psychotherapist and has a particular vocation in Christian healing. She is a spiritual director, runs meditation groups, co-facilitates retreats and has a background in nursing and psychology.