About the Author

Pauline Beaumont has a degree in psychology and philosophy, a post graduate certificate in low intensity psychological therapy, and a diploma in group work practice. Based in a university health and wellbeing service, she works as a student counselor at Newcastle University, supporting students who are struggling with a wide range of mental health problems. Bread is a passionate hobby, and as a mother of six, feeding people is what makes her happy. She feels there is a synergy between therapeutic work, writing, and baking bread that is fulfilling creatively and interpersonally. She lives in Northumberland in the Northeast of the United Kingdom.