Joseph F RyanDr. Joseph Ryan graduated with Highest Honours in History and Political Science from Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada. He also has a PhD in History from the University of Hull, England; and an MSc in Psychology and an MA in Creative Writing from Kngston University, London. Early in his career, Joseph practised for many years as a Registered Nurse, served with the Royal Army Medical Corps (Reserve) as a medic, and was later employed at the Ministry of Defence. Dr. Ryan is now a transpersonal counsellor and clinical supervisor, working mainly in the field of addiction and, in particular, with those affected by the addictions of their loved ones. Joseph worked at the Priory Hospital, Roehampton, on the Addiction Treatment Programme (ATP) for many years, as well as at the Addiction Support and Care Agency (ASCA), Kingston and Richmond. Joseph is the author or editor of many books and articles. He practises Zen meditation with the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism and lives peacefully next to the River Thames, close to Hampton Court Palace, Surrey. Read More Read Less