Television
My mission is to effect positive change, whether that’s by sparking debate on a TV panel or getting people to think about a story of the day from a different angle.
Sky News - The Papers
After 4 years reviewing #TomorrowsPapersToday on the BBC, I can now be seen each month on Sky News’ seat-of-the-pants live show, looking at the stories making the front pages.
Preparation is absolutely key, making me completely at home analysing the biggest stories that will be setting the news agenda, both in the UK and beyond.
So whether it’s the Cost of Living crisis, Ukraine, royalty, or the Lionesses, my perspectives and insights drawn from my clinical work, research or travels will always generate debate.
Good Morning Britain
While having an ice-cold microphone pack clipped to your bra isn’t the loveliest feeling in the world, getting the chance to debate the stories that really matter to viewers – and verbally jousting with Presenters who have turned playing devil’s advocate into a professional sport – really is!
You are always paired with another guest with opposing views to yours, but this just means an issue is properly debated from all angles, and continues to be so in social media long after the show has finished for the day.
Jeremy Vine on 5
Whether it’s Covid, politics, or whether crisps should ever be in a sandwich, Jeremy’s lively, daily show on Channel 5 is a privilege to be a part of.
Not only have I dissected the burning topics of the day, and been turned into a GIF, I have made good friends with fellow panellists – usually the ones you wouldn’t imagine, since we disagree so fundamentally when we’re live on air: I’m looking at you Yasmin Alibhai-Brown, Owen Jones, and Amanda Prowse.
This Morning
I am one of the roster of Agony Aunts supporting the wonderful Deirdre Sanders. It’s powerful live TV, as people phone in for advice from me, and the chance to feel heard.
From how to survive infidelity to how to ‘break up’ with a best friend, the topics are always relevant to viewers, which is why it is one of the most relatable shows on television.