Philippa Perry trained as a psychotherapist and has been working in the field of mental health for over 20 years. In 2010, she published a graphic novel, Couch Fiction, which depicts the process of psychotherapy.

She is the author of the worldwide bestseller titled The Book I Wish Your Parents Had Read, which has sold more than 1.3 million copies and has been translated into more than 40 languages. Aside from her work as a psychotherapist, Philippa also happens to be a radio and television presenter, has worked on several documentaries and has penned two other books.