Living Well Books was Founded by Dr Julie Winstanley | the original Founder of Calm Creatives

Julie is a Registered psychologist with the British Psychological Society, with a Doctorate, MSc and BSc (hons) in Psychology.

Her research explored with the NHS ‘Women’s experiences of Post Natal Depression’.

This led to Julie’s lifelong interest in supporting women through life transitions adopting a ‘being with women’ approach.

Julie has worked with women, adults and children in the NHS, private practice and continues in her Calm Creatives work, to support wellbeing.

Julie’s first book ‘Key Concepts in Psychology’ by Palgrave back in 2005 was written as a text to support psychology students.

After a period of ill-health, Julie rekindled her love of art, remembering the art therapy she undertook with children in the NHS.

This brought her to Calm Creatives, where Julie supports people to live well through creativity.