Author Information

Susan Davis is an MSc Psychology student at Regent's University London, with a special interest in families, parenting and stepfamilies.

Dr Sonia Gallucci (Ph.D., University of Birmingham) is Senior Lecturer in Cross-cultural Studies at Regent's Institute of Languages and Culture (RILC), Regent's University London. In 2017, she is due to complete an MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy at the School of Psychology (Regent's University London). Sonia also holds an MA in Italian Studies: Culture and Communication from the Universities of Warwick and Birmingham, and a BA in Modern Languages and Literatures from the University of Cagliari (Italy). Her current research focuses on the role of culture and emotions in second language learning and in psychotherapy.

Denise Ielitro, BSc, Adv Dip Counselling, MA, UKCP & BPS Reg. Denise is a psychoanalytic psychotherapist with a private practice in north London. She has a background in clinical psychology and integrative humanistic counselling and has worked for the NHS and Mind. Since 2005, Denise has been working at Regent's University London where she teaches and supervises students on the MAPC and ADIP courses. She previously lectured on the DPsych Counselling Psychology course at Regent's and at the New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling. She also taught for many years at the Institute of Psychotherapy and Social Studies. Denise has a particular interest in the social and cultural context in which therapy takes place. Other clinical interests are attachment theory, and in particular parent-infant relationship, eating disorders, self-harm and psychosis.

Dr Marek Kolarik is a Lecturer in Clinical Psychology at Palacký University in Olomouc in Czech Republic. His interests are in family therapy, supervision of clinical practice, and psychological assessment.

Imogen Koufou is a BACP-accredited existential psychotherapist. She holds an MA in Psychotherapy & Counselling from Regent's University London where she also completed the