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Books & publications

I have been writing for publication since 2004 and am the author of 270+ publications and the editor of hundreds more, primarily in my roles as Editor of BACP's quarterly magazine 'Children, Young People & Families' and Reviews Editor for BACP's monthly magazine 'Therapy Today'. My writing encompasses my knowledge and experience of psychotherapy and psychology, combining themes from my work with musings on modern life.

I've written five books, including three influenced by psychotherapy. I've also written scores of articles, editorials, columns, blogs, resources and reviews. Links to a selection of my published articles are included here. Please note that while the themes I write about are real and recognisable, all characters, dialogue and events are fictional.

You’re Not My
F*cking Mother 

Described as compulsive reading for anyone concerned with the human psyche and the struggles of young adults in the modern world. This collection of vivid portraits about what goes on behind the therapy room door, illustrate how mothers show up in (almost) everybody’s psychotherapy (metaphorically speaking), and how they, their and our own backgrounds and baggage shape us all.

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Stop F*cking Nodding 

A book for anyone who knows, loves, is baffled by, or wants to help someone who is, has been, or is going to be 16. It's a collection of vivid short stories exploring sex, gender, body image, self-esteem, self-injury, loss and despair with frank dialogue, informed analytic understanding and (according to my editor) 'laugh-out-loud humour and mercurial charm'.

Reflective Practice
in Child &
Adolescent
Psychotherapy

This book models a thoughtful approach to understanding children and young people. It explores fantasy and lies, sex and identity, labelling, endings and loss. It is of interest to anyone who cares about young people’s mental health, which should be all of us.

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BACP CYPF

I am the Editor of BACP's quarterly divisional magazine for counsellors and psychotherapists working with young people. I commission topical articles, news and features for a growing readership of 22,000+.

Therapy today

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I am the Book Reviews Editor for BACP's monthly magazine Therapy Today, which is read by 75,000+ counsellors and psychotherapists.

anatomy & physiology for therapists

A beautifully illustrated (for 2006) and easily accessible textbook for any student or practitioner who wants to learn about the structure and function of the human body. 

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on the edge

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First published in BACP

CYPF, September 2025  

feel good inc.

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First published in Broadstairs Beacon, September 2025 

what was the point of Netflix's 
adolescence?

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First published in BACP

Therapy Today, September 2025 


adolescence:
facts & fiction

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First published in Broadstairs Beacon, June 2025

language matters

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First published in BACP CYPF, June 2025

the truth about 'generation anxiety'

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First published in BACP

Therapy Today, July 2024 

where lunatics still prosper

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First published in BACP CYPF, December 2023

barbie girl

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First published in Engage,

Steve Sinnott Foundation,

October 2023 

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Q & A with editor of The frame

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First published in The Frame,

January 2023

noticing & being noticed

First published in BACP Therapy Today, July 2022

entering
their world

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First published in BACP Therapy Today, June 2020

feeling the feelings

First published in BACP CYPF, December 2018

making sense of fetishes

First published in BACP

CYPF, June 2018 

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What's the harm?
(in self harm)

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First published in BACP Therapy Today, February 2018

the 'T' word
(transgender)

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First published in BACP CYPF,

December 2016

where lunatics prosper

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First published in BACP CYPF,

September 2011

Lies all lies

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First published in BACP

CYPF, March 2011

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