Oliver James

Who is Oliver James?

Oliver James is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and Occupational Psychologist, registered by the British Psychological Society. He is Britain's best known psychologist. He obtained a degree in Social Anthropology at the University of Cambridge and trained as a child clinical psychologist at the University of Nottingham. He worked as a research fellow at Brunel University before occupying an NHS post as a clinical psychologist for six years at the Cassel Hospital in London. He became a journalist, bestselling book author and television documentary producer and presenter. He also frequently broadcasts on radio and acts as a pundit on television. He was an adviser to Jack Straw during his time at the Home Office and was part of the Well-Being Commission during the Cameron Tory years in opposition.