Philip Carr-Gomm lives in Sussex, England, with his wife Stephanie
and their children. From an early age Philip studied with Ross Nichols,
the founder of The Order of Bards
Ovates and Druids. He has a degree in psychology from University
College London, and trained in psychotherapy for adults at The
Institute of Psychosynthesis, and in play therapy for children
with Dr Rachel Pinney. He also trained in Montessori education with
the London Montessori Centre, and founded the Lewes Montessori School.
In 1988 he was asked to lead The Order of Bards Ovates and Druids,
and he combines his role as Chief of the Order with writing, and
giving talks and workshops.
His books are published by HarperCollins, Random House, Simon &
Schuster, St.Martin’s Press, Quercus and Granta, and
have been translated into many foreign language editions.
Audio-cassettes of 2 long interviews with Philip are available
from Full Circle Radio,
Australia. A recording of a talk 'When the Moon Swallows the Sun'
is available from The
Guild of Pastoral Psychology