Julia Samuel, MBE, MSC, MBACP (SNR ACCREDITED)

Julia Samuel MBE, MSC, MBACP (Snr Accredited), UKCP Registered Psychotherapist was Psychotherapist for Paediatrics at St Mary’s Hospital Paddington, the post she established in 1992, where her role for 25 years involved seeing families who have children or babies who die, and where she trained and supported the staff.

In 1994, she worked to help launch and establish The Child Bereavement Charity, and as the Founder Patron was involved and continues to be involved in many aspects of the charities work, having a key role in fundraising, strategy and training. In 2016, Julia was awarded an MBE in recognition of her services to bereaved children, and in 2017 Middlesex University awarded her an Honorary Doctorate. In 2017, Julia published Grief Works, which was a bestseller in the UK and has been published in 17 countries. She also has a private practice where she sees families and individuals for many different issues. 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Julia Samuel is the founder of Patron Child Bereavement UK and maintains a private practice. She receives royalties as a published author and is the author for The Times newspaper. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Julia Samuel has no relevant non-financial relationships.