Susan Fereday was born in London in 1947. She was educated at a London secondary modern school and went on to achieve a BA in art and design, a diploma in counselling, and an advanced diploma in psychotherapy and counselling. Initially working as a laboratory technician, she changed to a career in social work, and for eighteen years worked with children, young people with physical disabilities, and people with mental health issues and learning difficulties. She now lives in France with her second husband and a variety of animals. She has two children and seven grandchildren.
This book is a personal account of the enduring value of an appropriate psychotherapeutic intervention, and is set within the author's lifespan to date. It is also a unique view of how it feels to be... (more)