Stephen holds a Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) Degree (European Studies) and a Masters Degree (European Politics). However, having been involved in philosophical metaphysics since 1984 and being drawn to Reiki, he became a Reiki Master in 1996 (in-person lineage, attunements and training), extending his knowledge and practice of Reiki by the inclusion of Japanese methods and techniques through certification in Reiki Ryoho methods, the completion of the International House of Reiki 21 Day Reiki Program and Enhancing The Three Diamonds online courses and training in Gendai Reiki Ho and Komyo Reiki Kai.
He is a member of the International Natural Healers Association, the World Metaphysical Association (Accredited Site Certificate No. 78501100801) and the World Reiki Association whilst also a Registered Karuna Reiki®Master (No. 81702) with the International Center for Reiki Training and a listed Threshold Reiki Master (Shihan) and Gendai Reiki Ho Shihan at The Reiki Threshold (Canada).