Book of the week
Psychic Protection: Creating Positive Energies for People and Places
by Dr.William Bloom
Paperback. 176 pages
First published 1996 by Judy Piatkus, London.
Our library version 1998 reprint.
ISBN 10: 0749916036 ISBN 13: 9780749916039
is a practical, accessible guide in the holistic spirituality and energy work genre. First published in the mid-1990s (with editions continuing into later years), the book has built a solid following among readers interested in personal energy management, meditation, and subtle energy practices. It averages around 3.95 stars on Goodreads (based on over 100 ratings) and earns strong praise on Amazon, often hovering at 4.5 stars from hundreds of reviews.
Bloom, a respected teacher in holistic wellbeing, metaphysics, and spirituality (with endorsements from figures like Julia Cameron of The Artist’s Way fame), approaches the topic without heavy occult or “woo-woo” overtones. Instead, he frames psychic protection as everyday energy hygiene—protecting yourself from negative atmospheres, lingering emotional residues, stressful environments, or draining interactions, while actively creating positive, grounded energy for yourself, your home, workplace, or even objects.
The book’s core strength lies in its simplicity and practicality. Bloom starts with basic principles of energy (how your aura or magnetic field interacts with surroundings and your nervous/endocrine systems), then moves into straightforward techniques.
These include:
• Visualisation exercises (e.g., protective bubbles, columns of light, shields)
• Cleansing methods for spaces (after arguments, unwelcome encounters, or heavy vibes)
• Ways to generate positive vibrations for greater confidence, calm, and success
• Grounding and centering practices to stay balanced amid stress or sensitivity to energies
The book is easy to read and follow with its gentle, clear, personable, and beginner-friendly tone.
His guides are easy it is to read and apply—perfect for newcomers to spirituality or energy awareness, without requiring prior experience in meditation or esotericism. The book can be useful during tough personal periods, with some calling it “life-changing” or “recommendable” for building self-confidence and emotional resilience. The exercises are short and doable (some in under an hour), and the focus on positive creation (not just defense) gives it an uplifting tone.
Criticisms are minor but consistent and we tend to agree : some skeptics may dismiss the concept outright as pseudoscience (though Bloom keeps it grounded and non-magical), and some readers may find the material basic if they’re already advanced in energy work. A few reviews in the past have also said that the book feels dated in style, but the timeless techniques hold up well.
Overall, Psychic Protection earns its reputation as a helpful, empowering little book. If you’re sensitive to environments/people, deal with stress/absorptive tendencies, or simply want tools to cultivate more calm and positivity in daily life, it’s a worthwhile read. Highly recommended for holistic beginners or anyone seeking practical ways to feel more centered and protected in a challenging world—without needing crystals, rituals, or elaborate beliefs.
About the author
William Bloom is a prominent British author, educator, and practitioner in the fields of holistic wellbeing, spirituality, metaphysics, and meditation. Widely regarded as one of the UK’s leading figures in modern mind-body-spirit teachings, he has over 30–40 years of experience researching, teaching, and writing about subtle energies, personal transformation, and compassionate spiritual practices.
Born in central London in 1948, Bloom grew up during the vibrant cultural shifts of the 1960s and has described his early life as influenced by experiences ranging from the flower power era to deeper explorations of consciousness. He holds a PhD (though the specific field isn’t always detailed publicly) and has reported experiencing subtle dimensions and altered states since childhood.
Bloom is best known for pioneering accessible, grounded approaches to spirituality that avoid dogma or heavy ritual. He co-founded the Alternatives Programme at St James’s Church in London, a key platform for holistic and spiritual events in the 1980s–1990s. He also founded the Spiritual Companions Trust, an educational charity dedicated to holistic, person-centered spirituality and wellbeing. Additionally, he has been involved with organisations like the Findhorn Foundation (Europe’s leading eco-spiritual center, where he serves on the faculty), acted as a trustee for Glastonbury Abbey, and developed trainings in hospice care focused on supporting consciousness transitions.
His background includes unique experiences, such as a two-year off-grid retreat in the High Atlas mountains of Morocco, which deepened his practical understanding of energy work and inner development.
Bloom has authored numerous influential books, including:
• Psychic Protection: Creating Positive Energies for People and Places (his breakthrough title in energy hygiene and protection)
• The Endorphin Effect (on natural mood enhancement and body-mind connection)
• The Power of Modern Spirituality
• Working with Angels, Fairies and Nature Spirits
• The Sacred Magician
• And others, with Psychic Protection translated into 16 languages.
He continues to teach through online courses (e.g., via Watkins Wisdom Academy on topics like psychic protection and meditation masterclasses), workshops (including a Diploma in Practical Spirituality and Wellness), writings on his website (williambloom.com), and public talks. Described by some as a “modern western mystic” and Britain’s most experienced mind-body-spirit teacher, Bloom emphasises practical, inclusive tools for everyday spiritual living—blending compassion, energy awareness, and grounded psychology to help people navigate contemporary life with greater calm, resilience, and positivity.
His work appeals especially to those seeking non-religious, holistic approaches to personal growth, emotional balance, and creating harmonious environments.
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