Linda Finlay teaches Psychology with the Open University, UK, and is an Academic Consultant offering training and mentorship on qualitative research in health care. She is currently working towards registration as an Integrative psychotherapist. She has published widely on topics relating to psychosocial occupational therapy, group work and qualitative research.

Brendan Gough is a Critical Social Psychologist and qualitative researcher. He is also the co-founder and co-editor of the journal, Qualitative Research in Psychology. He was awarded a fellowship of the Academy of Social Sciences in 2016.