Stella Duffy

Dr Stella Duffy is an existential psychotherapist in private practice and has previously worked in NHS cancer psychological support, hospice bereavement support, and low-cost community services. Her doctoral research was in the embodied experience of post-menopause. The award-winning writer of 17 novels, over 70 short stories and 15 plays, she is also a theatremaker and facilitator, with a particular interest in the creative possibilities of psychotherapy.

The co-founder and for eight years the co-director of Fun Palaces, working with community co-creation across the UK, Stella has been active in equalities work in the culture and LGBTQ+ communities for many decades. She was awarded the OBE in 2016 for Services to the Arts.

Represented by Stephanie Cabot.