Miriam is a positive psychology consultant, trainer and coach, who specializes in designing and delivering well-being and strengths programmes as well as coaching individuals using positive psychology techniques.  She is one of the first generation of qualified positive psychologists in Europe and developed the first ever positive psychology intervention for disaffected, alcohol-misusing adolescents.

I qualified in 1980 and worked full time as an NHS GP Principal from 1988 to 2007. I am now taking a sabbatical from regular work to study for a master’s degree in positive psychology and pursue other interests outside medicine. I am continuing with part time GP work and as a GP mentor for Kent, Surrey and Sussex Deanery.

Ilona Boniwell is a Senior Lecturer in Positive Psychology at the University of East London, UK. She is the Programme Leader for the first Masters Degree in Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) in Europe. Her main teaching expertise lies in the area of positive psychology, which she teaches to undergraduates, MAPP and other postgraduate students.

Melody Cheal is part of the first cohort of MSc graduates in Applied Positive Psychologists from UEL. She has a first degree in psychology, is an Emotional Intelligence and MBTI practitioner and is also licensed to qualify NLP Practitioners and Master Practitioners.

Warren Davies is a positive psychology student at UEL, and he completed his bachelor's degree in psychology at the same institution.  His main areas of interest are strengths, evolutionary approaches, and the effects of modern life on psychological well being.

Anna Freij is passionate about enabling individuals and organisations that want to make a positive difference to be the best they can be. She worked in senior management before going on to become a consultant twelve years ago.

Andy Gibson is founder of the "5-a-day for your mind" campaign, Mindapples . Andy's background is in social media and web start-ups, and he is co-founder of the award-winning web education start-up, School of Everything

Bridget Grenville-Cleave is the director of Workmad Ltd, which supports organisations and individuals in improving their performance using applied positive psychology, and a founder member of the International Positive Psychology Association. She is one of a handful of professionals in Europe to have qualified with the MSc in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of East London.

Hello, my name is Katie Hanson and I am currently studying on the applied positive psychology programme at the University of East London. I am writing up my dissertation at the minute, which is looking at psychological capital (which is a construct comprising hope, optimism, self efficacy and resilience) and how it impacts upon achievement in educational settings.

Libby Hartz is a certified professional Co-active Coach (CPCC) & stress management advisor and works as a life coach in London, UK. he has a strong interest in positive psychology and well-being and is passionate about helping clients to create and live a life that has meaning, is fun and has them achieving their wildest dreams both personally and professionally.

Kate Hefferon studied English Literature at the University of Ottawa, Canada, before completing an honours degree in Psychology at Carleton University, Canada. From there, she studied for a Masters of Science in Performance Psychology at Edinburgh University, Scotland.

Sara is a part time student on the MSc in Applied Positive Psychology at  the University of East London.  She graduated with a First Class Honours degree in Psychology  from Brunel University, since when she has worked in various countries around  the world as a writer and teacher.