ABOUT

I am Emeritus Professor of Psychotherapeutic Studies at Goldsmiths University of London and have been working in the field of counselling and psychotherapy since 1975.

I was one of the first people in Britain to be trained in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and have trained with Drs. Albert Ellis, Aaron T. Beck and Arnold Lazarus.

I have also trained at the University of Warwick where I was awarded an MSc in Psychotherapy. This was an eclectic course and gave me a very broad view of the field. What has been important and sustaining in my career has been variety. Thus, I work as a practitioner, trainer and supervisor, academic and writer/editor.

Practice
I have worked as a therapist in many settings: including in private practice, in a GP practice, in a clinical psychology service and in private psychiatric hospitals.

I offer ongoing therapy, ONEplus therapy, coaching and couples therapy.

Training & Supervision
I have been active in training and supervising counsellors and therapists since 1975 and have trained therapists in many countries including Britain, USA, South Africa, Turkey and Israel.

I am available to train practitioners in Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) and ONEplus Therapy (also known as Single-Session Therapy).
 

Academic
I began my career as an academic as Lecturer in Counselling at the University of Aston in Birmingham (1975-1984) and joined Goldsmiths University of London in 1985 where I became Britain’s first Professor of Counselling in 1992.

 

I am now Emeritus Professor of Psychotherapeutic Studies at Goldsmiths and have held Visiting Professorships at University of Birmingham, University of East London, University of Westminster and London Metropolitan University.

 

In 2005, I was awarded a DSc in Psychology at Babes-Bolyai University in Romania.

Writer and Editor
My first book was published in 1984 and I have now authored or edited over 240 books. I write for both the profession and for the general public. In addition, I have edited 21 book series.