Lucy Maddox

DR LUCY MADDOX is a consultant clinical psychologist and writer who loves to share psychology ideas.

Lucy has worked clinically in a variety of NHS and third sector settings, mostly with children, young people and their families and carers. She is currently a Clinical Academic Fellow at the University of Bath, researching compassion fatigue.

Lucy's first book, Blueprint: How Our Childhood Makes Us Who We Are, was published in March 2018 and is a popular psychology book suitable for anyone interested in the effect our childhood has on our adulthood.

Her second book, ‘What is Mental Health?’ was published in January 2020, and is suitable for children aged ten and above.

Lucy is currently working on a new book, A Year to Change Your Mind, which will be out in December 2022.

In addition Lucy has written for a range of outlets including The Guardian, Prospect and The Times.

You can find Lucy on Twitter @lucy_maddox and on Instagram @drlucymaddox. Her website is www.lucymaddox.co.uk.