HOLLANDAISE SAUCE Published in The Times January 21st 2014 under the title “Dear Agony Aunt, I’m in the merde, what can I do?” - concerning the French President’s problematic love life Oh what a tangled web we weave, we Presidents of France, with our droits de siegneur...
For many years I have worked helping to promote and market selected corporate brands. I have usually done this in association with The David Lewis Consultancy Ltd [known as DLC Research]. Clients who have sought this service include: IKEA Lloyds TSB Marks and Spencer Orange (now EE) The Prince's Trust Thomas...
I've given papers at medical conferences in Manchester, Oxford, Paris, Berlin and Vienna on psychological illness, depression, sexually transmitted disease and cancer. I regularly lectured to graduate psychologists on the Masters Health Psychology and Counselling courses at the University of Westminster and also to MBA...
I provide expert assessments to Local Authorities and other organisations on family problems and issues concerning child safety and protection in adoption and fostering cases. Other legal work involves providing expert evidence in criminal trials (up to and including murder), divorce cases and custody disputes. There...
My favourite charities are: The Prince's Trust, 18 Park Square East, London NW1, London NW1 4LH (Tel: 0800 842 842 or text “Call me” to 07983 385418) or contact info@princes-trust.org.uk The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, Weston House, 42 Curtain Road, London EC2A...
Anne Hooper, psycho-sexual and relationship therapist (formerly accredited with UKCP), is an author and columnist who has written more than 40 best-selling books about love, sex and relationships (several with me). Most are available through Dorling Kindersley the Anglo-American publisher (UK office c/o The Penguin...
Is there some magic programme you can follow to perfect your partnership? Of course not, but here are 20 tips to increase your chances: Being able to say sorry - the next day. Being able to wait for the other person to say sorry - the next...
Just as there are myriad types of medicine so there are now hundreds of sorts of therapy with different trainings. Some analytical psychotherapists study for seven years after first obtaining a relevant degree and doing five years personal therapy. Others take fast track routes. My...
Make sure he or she is BACP or UKRC/UKCP Registered. Make sure there is a complaints' procedure. Ask for an initial two-way assessment session. If you feel very uncomfortable with a counsellor, trust this instinct. But bear in mind that counselling is very rarely easy. Sort out payment methods at...
Research shows that choosing the right counsellor is the key to a successful counselling experience. WJ reader Margaret Fenson from Thame says the choice is bewildering: "When you go to see a counsellor how do you decide what sort? One of the women in our office...