Curatorium
The Neo-Renaissance Academy has a Curatorium of consulting specialists who share its core humanistic values and advise on the development of the Academy.
These positions are voluntary and unpaid
Steven T Richards
FIPSA, FIRPA (UK) FRSPH, FRSA, Clin Fellow NPSA
Steve is co-founder of the Psycho-Systems Analysis modality of Jungian-based psychodynamic psychotherapy and depth psychology. With 45 years of clinical experience in the UK NHS and in private practice, he has been training psychotherapists since 1988. He has extensive experience with governing bodies in psychotherapy and has served on professional committees for psychotherapy& counselling, in the UK and in Europe. With his wife, Pauline, he introduced clinical respiratory psychophysiology, into UK Primary Health Care, publishing on this at the XIIth International Symposium on Respiratory Psychophysiology, at the Wellcome Centre, London, in September 1993. He is a published author on psychotherapy, and a creative novelist and screenwriter, having worked as a project manager and film producer in the movie industry, on Jungian-based movie projects; under a professional nom-de-plume. He has 53 years’ experience of traditional Chinese culture and esoteric practices. He’s a Fellow of The Royal Society of Arts (FRSA), Fellow of The Royal Society for Public Health (FRSPH), Clinical Fellow of the International Neuropsychoanalysis Society (Clin.Fellow NPSA), Member of the International Society for the Advancement of Respiratory Psychophysiology (ISARP), Member of the International Society for Human Ethology (ISHE), and Co-Founder of Jungian Neuropsychoanalysis, and the International Society for Jungian Neuropsychoanalysis (ISJN). With his Wife Pauline Richards, he was Co-Founder of the Neo-Renaissance Academy. He currently serves on the Curatorium of The Neo Renaissance Academy and the International Renaissance Psychotherapy Association (IRPA)
Steven T Richards
FIPSA, FIRPA (UK) FRSPH, FRSA, Clin Fellow NPSA
Steve is co-founder of the Psycho-Systems Analysis modality of Jungian-based psychodynamic psychotherapy and depth psychology. With 45 years of clinical experience in the UK NHS and in private practice, he has been training psychotherapists since 1988. He has extensive experience with governing bodies in psychotherapy and has served on professional committees for psychotherapy& counselling, in the UK and in Europe. With his wife, Pauline, he introduced clinical respiratory psychophysiology, into UK Primary Health Care, publishing on this at the XIIth International Symposium on Respiratory Psychophysiology, at the Wellcome Centre, London, in September 1993. He is a published author on psychotherapy, and a creative novelist and screenwriter, having worked as a project manager and film producer in the movie industry, on Jungian-based movie projects; under a professional nom-de-plume. He has 53 years’ experience of traditional Chinese culture and esoteric practices. He’s a Fellow of The Royal Society of Arts (FRSA), Fellow of The Royal Society for Public Health (FRSPH), Clinical Fellow of the International Neuropsychoanalysis Society (Clin.Fellow NPSA), Member of the International Society for the Advancement of Respiratory Psychophysiology (ISARP), Member of the International Society for Human Ethology (ISHE), and Co-Founder of Jungian Neuropsychoanalysis, and the International Society for Jungian Neuropsychoanalysis (ISJN). With his Wife Pauline Richards, he was Co-Founder of the Neo-Renaissance Academy. He currently serves on the Curatorium of The Neo Renaissance Academy and the International Renaissance Psychotherapy Association (IRPA)
Pauline A Richards
Dip.COT, FIPSA, FIRPA (UK), FRSPH, Clin Fellow NPSA
Pauline is co-founder of the Psycho-Systems Analysis modality of Jungian-based psychodynamic psychotherapy and depth psychology. With 45 years of clinical experience in the UK NHS and in private practice, she has been training psychotherapists since 1988. As an NHS manager, Pauline pioneered the introduction of Psycho-Systems Analysis into acute and chronic psychiatric Occupational Therapy service provision. With her husband, Steve, she introduced clinical respiratory psychophysiology, into UK Primary Health Care, publishing on this at the XIIth International Symposium on Respiratory Psychophysiology, at the Wellcome Centre, London, in September 1993. She is a published author on psychotherapy and a concept artist and screenwriter, having worked as a project manager and film producer in the movie industry, working on Jungian-based movie projects. She is a Fellow of The Royal Society for Public Health (FRSPH) and Clinical Fellow of the International Neuropsychoanalysis Society (Clin.Fellow NPSA), Member of the International Society for the Advancement of Respiratory Psychophysiology (ISARP), Member of the International Society for Human Ethology (ISHE), and Co-Founder of Jungian Neuropsychoanalysis, and the International Society for Jungian Neuropsychoanalysis (ISJN). With her Husband Steve Richards, she was Co-Founder of the Neo-Renaissance Academy. She currently serves on the Curatorium of The Neo Renaissance Academy and the International Renaissance Psychotherapy Association
Pauline A Richards
Dip.COT, FIPSA, FIRPA (UK), FRSPH, Clin Fellow NPSA
Pauline is co-founder of the Psycho-Systems Analysis modality of Jungian-based psychodynamic psychotherapy and depth psychology. With 45 years of clinical experience in the UK NHS and in private practice, she has been training psychotherapists since 1988. As an NHS manager, Pauline pioneered the introduction of Psycho-Systems Analysis into acute and chronic psychiatric Occupational Therapy service provision. With her husband, Steve, she introduced clinical respiratory psychophysiology, into UK Primary Health Care, publishing on this at the XIIth International Symposium on Respiratory Psychophysiology, at the Wellcome Centre, London, in September 1993. She is a published author on psychotherapy and a concept artist and screenwriter, having worked as a project manager and film producer in the movie industry, working on Jungian-based movie projects. She is a Fellow of The Royal Society for Public Health (FRSPH) and Clinical Fellow of the International Neuropsychoanalysis Society (Clin.Fellow NPSA), Member of the International Society for the Advancement of Respiratory Psychophysiology (ISARP), Member of the International Society for Human Ethology (ISHE), and Co-Founder of Jungian Neuropsychoanalysis, and the International Society for Jungian Neuropsychoanalysis (ISJN). With her Husband Steve Richards, she was Co-Founder of the Neo-Renaissance Academy. She currently serves on the Curatorium of The Neo Renaissance Academy and the International Renaissance Psychotherapy Association
Dr. Wanyoung Kim
PhD, Msc, MA, BA, MIPSA MIRPA (UK) Accred
Wanyoung Kim is a Doctor of Philosophy who retrained as a Psychologist. She holds a Master of Science in Psychology from Capella University, and a PhD in Philosophy, Art, and Critical Thought from the European Graduate School. Wanyoung is a published author and translator in the topics of Philosophy of Mind, Psychoanalysis, Theology, and Psychology. She holds Graduate Membership with the British Psychological Society, and is a Training Analyst with the Center for Freudian Research and Analysis in London, as well as the Website Manager for the European Journal of Psychoanalysis. She is also a Lacanian Dialectical Psychotherapist, is qualified in Psycho-Systems Analysis Psychotherapy and has MIRPA UK (Accred) Registration at the International Renaissance Psychotherapy Association (UK). Wanyoung has worked as a seasoned UI/UX designer, applying concepts of behavioural, social, and cognitive psychology to design digital products, websites, and applications for diverse populations. She has an extensive theoretical and practical understanding of traditional Eastern culture, and its’ contemporary interface with the West. Dr Wanyoung Kim is on the editorial board of the new Journals: Psycho-Systems Analysis: journal of the international psycho-systems analysis society; Renaissance: journal of the neo-renaissance academy; and Renaissance Psychotherapy journal of the international renaissance psychotherapy association. She serves as a Curatorium member for both the Neo-Renaissance Academy, and the International Renaissance Psychotherapy Association.
Dr. Wanyoung Kim
PhD, Msc, MA, BA, MIPSA MIRPA (UK) Accred
Wanyoung Kim is a Doctor of Philosophy who retrained as a Psychologist. She holds a Master of Science in Psychology from Capella University, and a PhD in Philosophy, Art, and Critical Thought from the European Graduate School. Wanyoung is a published author and translator in the topics of Philosophy of Mind, Psychoanalysis, Theology, and Psychology. She holds Graduate Membership with the British Psychological Society, and is a Training Analyst with the Center for Freudian Research and Analysis in London, as well as the Website Manager for the European Journal of Psychoanalysis. She is also a Lacanian Dialectical Psychotherapist, is qualified in Psycho-Systems Analysis Psychotherapy and has MIRPA UK (Accred) Registration at the International Renaissance Psychotherapy Association (UK). Wanyoung has worked as a seasoned UI/UX designer, applying concepts of behavioural, social, and cognitive psychology to design digital products, websites, and applications for diverse populations. She has an extensive theoretical and practical understanding of traditional Eastern culture, and its’ contemporary interface with the West. Dr Wanyoung Kim is on the editorial board of the new Journals: Psycho-Systems Analysis: journal of the international psycho-systems analysis society; Renaissance: journal of the neo-renaissance academy; and Renaissance Psychotherapy journal of the international renaissance psychotherapy association. She serves as a Curatorium member for both the Neo-Renaissance Academy, and the International Renaissance Psychotherapy Association.
Dr. Mark Gerard Murphy
PhD, MA, BA, PGCE, MIPSA MIRPA (UK) Accred
Mark Gerard Murphy is a Lacanian Dialectical Psychotherapist, theologian and philosopher, currently a lecturer at St. Mary's University in Scotland. He specialises in ethics, philosophy, mystical theology, and spirituality in relation to psychoanalysis. His research often explores the intersection between psychoanalysis and Christian mysticism, particularly the works of John of the Cross and Jacques Lacan. He has published in academic journals and is the author of the book "The Direction of Desire: John of the Cross, Jacques Lacan, and the Contemporary Understanding of Spiritual Direction." In addition to his academic roles, he is also a spiritual director who utilises aspects of Lacanian analysis in his practice. Mark has extensive practical and personal development experience of Eastern esoteric practices, including traditional Chinese martial arts culture, His work is noted for its interdisciplinary approach, blending insights from theology, psychoanalysis, and spirituality. Mark is qualified in Psycho-Systems Analysis Psychotherapy and has MIRPA UK (Accred) registration at the International Renaissance Psychotherapy Association (UK). Dr Murphy is on the editorial board of the new Journals: Psycho-Systems Analysis: journal of the international psycho-systems analysis society; Renaissance: journal of the neo-renaissance academy; and Renaissance Psychotherapy journal of the international renaissance psychotherapy association. He is a registered depth psychologist and psychotherapist; serving as a Curatorium member of both the Neo-Renaissance Academy and the International Renaissance Psychotherapy Association. He further holds the position of Registrar for the International Association of Psychology & Counselling (IAPC)
Dr. Mark Gerard Murphy
PhD, MA, BA, PGCE, MIPSA MIRPA (UK) Accred
Mark Gerard Murphy is a Lacanian Dialectical Psychotherapist, theologian and philosopher, currently a lecturer at St. Mary's University in Scotland. He specialises in ethics, philosophy, mystical theology, and spirituality in relation to psychoanalysis. His research often explores the intersection between psychoanalysis and Christian mysticism, particularly the works of John of the Cross and Jacques Lacan. He has published in academic journals and is the author of the book "The Direction of Desire: John of the Cross, Jacques Lacan, and the Contemporary Understanding of Spiritual Direction." In addition to his academic roles, he is also a spiritual director who utilises aspects of Lacanian analysis in his practice. Mark has extensive practical and personal development experience of Eastern esoteric practices, including traditional Chinese martial arts culture, His work is noted for its interdisciplinary approach, blending insights from theology, psychoanalysis, and spirituality. Mark is qualified in Psycho-Systems Analysis Psychotherapy and has MIRPA UK (Accred) registration at the International Renaissance Psychotherapy Association (UK). Dr Murphy serves on the editorial board of the new Journal: Psycho-Systems Analysis, as Registrar for the IRPA Clinical Register, and serves on the Curatorium of the Neo-Renaissance Academy.
Chris Lomas
MSc, Dip.PSA, FIPSA, FNCIP, BACP (Accred), MHS (Accred), Clin Fellow NPSA, GMBPsS, MIRPA (UK) Accred
Psychotherapist and psychologist in post lecturing with Salford University in the school of Health & Society. Program Lead for the university's Advanced Psychotherapy & Counselling MSc. Duties also include research proposal ethics review, admissions and delivering lectures on graduate and post-graduate courses in Counselling & Psychotherapy. Primary training was in Psycho-Systems Analysis under the personal mentorship of the founders of the modality, Steve and Pauline Richards, through which he earned his Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy (DCH), Diploma in Respiratory Psychophysiology (Dip.RespPsych), Diploma in Psycho-Systems Analysis Psychotherapy (Dip.PSA) and Teaching Diploma (TD.IPSA). Actively researching Clinical Capnography under the direction of Steve and Pauline Richards. Chris also has extensive knowledge and practical experience of Eastern cultures, including in traditional Chinese martial arts. He’s a former World Catch Wrestling champion, and has competed in full contact martial arts tournaments. He is a Clinical Fellow of the International Neuropsychoanalysis Society (Clin.Fellow NPSA). He has MIRPA UK (Accred) registration at the International Renaissance Psychotherapy Association and serves on the Curatorium of the Neo-Renaissance Academy.
Chris Lomas
MSc, Dip.PSA, FIPSA, FNCIP, BACP (Accred), MHS (Accred), Clin Fellow NPSA, GMBPsS, MIRPA (UK) Accred
Psychotherapist and psychologist in post lecturing with Salford University in the school of Health & Society. Program Lead for the university's Advanced Psychotherapy & Counselling MSc. Duties also include research proposal ethics review, admissions and delivering lectures on graduate and post-graduate courses in Counselling & Psychotherapy. Primary training was in Psycho-Systems Analysis under the personal mentorship of the founders of the modality, Steve and Pauline Richards, through which he earned his Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy (DCH), Diploma in Respiratory Psychophysiology (Dip.RespPsych), Diploma in Psycho-Systems Analysis Psychotherapy (Dip.PSA) and Teaching Diploma (TD.IPSA). Actively researching Clinical Capnography under the direction of Steve and Pauline Richards. Chris also has extensive knowledge and practical experience of Eastern cultures, including in traditional Chinese martial arts. He’s a former World Catch Wrestling champion, and has competed in full contact martial arts tournaments. He is a Clinical Fellow of the International Neuropsychoanalysis Society (Clin.Fellow NPSA). He has MIRPA UK (Accred) registration at the International Renaissance Psychotherapy Association and serves on the Curatorium of the Neo-Renaissance Academy.
Capt. Bob Higginbotham (Ret.)
MA BA AS DCH.N MIPSA M.NRAc (Prof.) MIRPA
Founder/Partner H2H
Bob Higginbotham personally trained under Steve & Pauline Richards in Psycho-Systems Analysis Psychotherapy and with Ben Bhasme, leads the American Institute for Psycho-Systems Analysis (AIPSA) Additionally, Bob serves as a Consulting Member on the Curatorium of the Neo-Renaissance Academy with special interest in high-yield human performance, behavioural analysis and the application of these to law-enforcement. He is also an Accredited Registrant of the International Renaissance Psychotherapy Association (MIRPA)
Capt. Bob Higginbotham (Ret.)
MA BA AS DCH.N MIPSA M.NRAc (Prof.) MIRPA
Founder/Partner H2H
Bob Higginbotham personally trained under Steve & Pauline Richards in Psycho-Systems Analysis Psychotherapy and with Ben Bhasme, leads the American Institute for Psycho-Systems Analysis (AIPSA) Additionally, Bob serves as a Consulting Member on the Curatorium of the Neo-Renaissance Academy with special interest in high-yield human performance, behavioural analysis and the application of these to law-enforcement. He is also an Accredited Registrant of the International Renaissance Psychotherapy Association (MIRPA)
Benjamin Bhasme
MA LPC DCH.N MIPSA M.NRAc (Prof.) MIRPA
Ben Bhasme, is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Missouri USA. With over 25 years of front-line professional experience, Ben personally trained in Psycho-Systems Analysis Psychotherapy under Steve & Pauline Richards and now serves as Chair for the American Institute for Psycho-Systems Analysis. Additionally, Ben serves as a Consulting Member on the Curatorium of the Neo-Renaissance Academy and is an Accredited Registrant of the International Renaissance Psychotherapy Association (MIRPA)
Benjamin Bhasme
MA LPC DCH.N MIPSA M.NRAc (Prof.) MIRPA
Ben Bhasme, is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Missouri USA. With over 25 years of front-line professional experience, Ben personally trained in Psycho-Systems Analysis Psychotherapy under Steve & Pauline Richards and now serves as Chair for the American Institute for Psycho-Systems Analysis. Additionally, Ben serves as a Consulting Member on the Curatorium of the Neo-Renaissance Academy and is an Accredited Registrant of the International Renaissance Psychotherapy Association (MIRPA)
Shawn Dodson
MBA
Partner H2H
Shawn serves as a Consulting Member on the Curatorium of the Neo-Renaissance Academy with special interest in high-yield human performance, behavioral analysis and the application of these to law-enforcement
As a founding member of H2H Science, Shawn leads H2H's mission in research, training, and high-stakes consultation, leveraging cutting-edge behavioral science to minimize risks of fraud, deception, and malcontent for organizations. With nearly 20 years of experience in law enforcement and criminal investigation,
contact@h2h.science
Shawn's expertise in understanding human behavior and communication is honed through extensive training through the streets of Real World, USA. His dedication extends to developing executives and professional staff in human behavior and leadership principles, offering unique insights that serve as game changers in public and private organizations
Additionally, Shawn serves as an instructor for H2H Human to Human, imparting his wealth of knowledge and experience to further enhance the understanding and application of behavioral science.
As a founding member of H2H Science, Shawn leads H2H's mission in research, training, and high-stakes consultation, leveraging cutting-edge behavioral science to minimize risks of fraud, deception, and malcontent for organizations. With nearly 20 years of experience in law enforcement and criminal investigation,
contact@h2h.science
Shawn's expertise in understanding human behavior and communication is honed through extensive training through the streets of Real World, USA. His dedication extends to developing executives and professional staff in human behavior and leadership principles, offering unique insights that serve as game changers in public and private organizations
Additionally, Shawn serves as an instructor for H2H Human to Human, imparting his wealth of knowledge and experience to further enhance the understanding and application of behavioral science.
Shaun Dodson
MBA
Partner H2H
Shawn serves as a Consulting Member on the Curatorium of the Neo-Renaissance Academy with special interest in high-yield human performance, behavioral analysis and the application of these to law-enforcement
As a founding member of H2H Science, Shawn leads H2H's mission in research, training, and high-stakes consultation, leveraging cutting-edge behavioral science to minimize risks of fraud, deception, and malcontent for organizations. With nearly 20 years of experience in law enforcement and criminal investigation,
contact@h2h.science
Shawn's expertise in understanding human behavior and communication is honed through extensive training through the streets of Real World, USA. His dedication extends to developing executives and professional staff in human behavior and leadership principles, offering unique insights that serve as game changers in public and private organizations
Additionally, Shawn serves as an instructor for H2H Human to Human, imparting his wealth of knowledge and experience to further enhance the understanding and application of behavioral science.
As a founding member of H2H Science, Shawn leads H2H's mission in research, training, and high-stakes consultation, leveraging cutting-edge behavioral science to minimize risks of fraud, deception, and malcontent for organizations. With nearly 20 years of experience in law enforcement and criminal investigation,
contact@h2h.science
Shawn's expertise in understanding human behavior and communication is honed through extensive training through the streets of Real World, USA. His dedication extends to developing executives and professional staff in human behavior and leadership principles, offering unique insights that serve as game changers in public and private organizations
Additionally, Shawn serves as an instructor for H2H Human to Human, imparting his wealth of knowledge and experience to further enhance the understanding and application of behavioral science.