Counselling 4 London

Philippa Perry UKCP MBACP MAHPP Psychotherapist, Supervisor, Writer

My book can be found here amazon

I am taking some time out from my practice as a psychotherapist to concentrate on writing and speaking about psychotherapy. For a Psychotherapy consultation please contact Lizzie or Lynn on this site. Or for north London Robert Weiss or Cherry Potter

What they say about COUCH FICITON:


Times, 22 May 2010, Review by Alain de Botton

Review by Erin Britton, 7th June, Book Geeks

Other reviews:

'Philippa Perry's cute and clever graphic novel aims to be both an entertaining work of fiction and an introduction to psychotherapy...Perry's form suits her mission, Junko Graat's cheerful black and white sketches rendering the dreams, thoughts and alter egos that circulate around Pat's sofa...It's an appealing accessible read - perfect for a waiting room.' - The Guardian

‘If you’ve got even a passing interest in psychotherapy you’ll want to read this graphic novel three times, at least.’ - Time Out

'I loved it. I smiled and laughed. And nodded. One to read for sure.' - Susie Orbach, author and columnist

'...set to capture the attention of the capital's culture vultures.' - Evening Standard

'Funtastic: How therapy works with all the fun of a cartoon.' - Oliver James is a clinical psychologist, author and broadcaster

'Perry delivers that rarity: an edifying page-turner.' - The Scotsman

'Philippa Perry has succeeded brilliantly in demystifying the complexities of the psychotherapeutic encounter by demonstrating not only something about the private conversations which transpire in the consulting room, but also by revealing the hidden thought processes in the mind of both the client and the psychotherapist. Her beautifully illustrated book "Couch Fiction: A Graphic Tale of Psychotherapy" will be essential reading for anybody contemplating therapy, and would make an ideal gift for friends and colleagues.' - Professor Brett Kahr, Senior Clinical Research Fellow in Psychotherapy and Mental Health at the Centre for Child Mental Health, London, and Honorary Visiting Professor at Roehampton University.

'The charming pictures show psychotherapy working; the witty and brilliant notes explain how and why.' - Dr Stella Tillyard, author of Aristocrats

'It is a rare thing to find such an informative and accessible book. Recommended as a good way to get a picture of what happens in psychotherapy.' - Diana Shmukler, Visiting Professor of Psychotherapy, Middlesex University, and formerly Associate Professor of Applied Psychology, University of Witwatersrand, South Africa


'...this funny and enjoyable book will become required reading for psychotherapy students and would benefit anyone with even a casual interest in psychotherapy. Those who are thinking of consulting a therapist might 'dip their toe in' here, as might any lover of graphic fiction who relishes evesdropping on the lives of others...' - Paul Gravett, Graphic Medicine

'I’ve read hundreds of books about therapy and this is among the best…it has a wicked sense of humour and a great sense of style. I highly recommend this book to anyone who has ever considered therapy but been afraid to ask, for therapists who want to remind themselves why their profession matters and to anyone tempted to say that therapy is nonsense…” Alain de Botton, The Times

Observer Article 18th April 2010

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Publications:

"Working with Dissociation" The British Journal of Psychotherapy Integration. Published by UKAPI Volume 4, Issue 2 (2007) Integraive Practice with an Emphasis on Working with Trauma.

"Relational Marketing" The British Journal of Psychotherapy Integration Published by UKAPI Volume 6, Issue 2 Aspect of the Integrative Endeavour

Couch Fiction: A Graphic Tale of Psychotherapy, published by Palgrave MacMillan April 2010 amazon




Future Dates

21 Sept 6.30 p.m. Waterstones, Gower Street, London WC1

25 Oct Durham

26 Oct Leeds

27 Oct Newcastle

28 Oct Oxford