Maggie Stanton, DClinPsych, is a consultant clinical psychologist. For many years she led a team of psychological therapists in a large NHS trust. She has supervised and lectured at the University of Southampton and, as a director of Stanton Psychological Services, travels nationally and internationally presenting on mindfulness and other topics.

Christine Dunkley, DClinP, is director of Applied Research and Training for British Isles DBT, international expert on DBT and emotion regulation, and the clinical director of Grayrock. She has 35 years of experience in the NHS as a medical social worker and psychological therapist.