Biography

I was born in the London Borough of Harrow in 1964, to a Hungarian refugee father and an English mother and lived there until 1990.

After receiving a Bachelor of Science (Hons) degree in Physics with Medical Physics from Exeter University in 1985, I gained a teaching qualification (PGCE) from London University, Institute of Education.

For four years, I taught Physics and general Science (and some Personal, Social and Health Education) in the London Borough of Brent.

In 1990, I moved to Wales and did some supply teaching and private tutoring.

Following the birth of my daughter, I have been writing books to help people as I have always had an interest in psychology and, most particularly, social psychology.

I have worked as a houseparent in the residential international sixth form college, United World College of the Atlantic, being involved in the pastoral care of 48 16-20 year-olds, for six years and gained valuable counselling skills and much insight into the problems facing this age group.

Currently, I am based in Cardiff.

My books to help children are all practical in nature and very complete requiring no further research even for discussion questions. My books to help adults are also practical and down-to-earth containing tips and ideas anyone can use.

My view on life

I believe that those of us who have the means, should help support those around us who are less advantaged than ourselves in whatever way. We should treat every person with respect and try to reserve judgement, especially when of things or experiences we don't understand. We need to be kind and tolerant of others regardless of race, creed, sexuality and disability, and work at improving our relationships, as it is these that get us through the trials of life.

We all need a helping hand at times and I hope, through my books, I help others either directly because they have read the books themselves or indirectly because someone else has read the books and has used the ideas to help them.