Pooky Knight Smith has a PhD from the Institute of Psychiatry, Kings College London and is the former chair of Children and Young People’s Mental Health Coalition, the author of several books and educator of thousands through her speaking, online training and Youtube videos.

Pooky’s knowledge, ideas and advice come from years of study, practice and lived experience with PTSD, anorexia, self harm and depression.  She is an autistic mum of two (one biological daughter, one adopted).