Below is a selection of recommended books and resources that have shaped and supported my work.
I have found that many researchers and professionals—across different fields—have uncovered profound insights into human nature, behaviour, and how we are designed.
As you engage with these resources, I encourage you to remain grounded in your faith, allowing the Holy Spirit to guide your understanding and discern what aligns with God’s truth.
I trust your maturity as you continue to grow in wisdom and discernment.
Dr. Larry Crabb was a deeply respected Christian psychologist, teacher, and author whose ministry spanned over four decades. He taught that true healing happens not in isolation, but through honest, relational engagement within the Body of Christ. His work helped shape what we now understand as Christian psychology—integrating emotional insight with spiritual truth—while continually pointing back to this core belief: Real change happens when truth, relationship, and the presence of God come together.
Graham Cooke is an internationally recognised teacher, speaker, and author with over 40 years of ministry experience. He is known for his revelatory teaching on the nature of God and our identity in Christ, helping believers move beyond performance into a more authentic, relational walk with God. His work emphasises seeing life from God’s perspective, where transformation comes through renewed thinking, deeper relationship, and alignment with truth.
Karla McLaren is an award-winning author, social science researcher, and expert in emotions and empathy, whose work has reached a global audience. She is known for her ground breaking approach to understanding emotions as meaningful and informative, including those often labelled as negative. Her work opens new pathways into self-awareness, healthy empathy, and more effective communication. Offering valuable insight into how we are designed to process and respond emotionally.
Brené Brown is a research professor, author, and globally recognised expert on shame, vulnerability, and human connection. Her work is known for its depth and clarity in understanding shame and the power of vulnerability, helping people develop resilience, courage, and a stronger sense of self-worth. Through her research, she brings language and insight to emotional experiences that often remain hidden. Opening pathways to greater self-awareness, connection, and personal growth.
David Emerald is an author and thought leader best known for The Power of TED (The Empowerment Dynamic), a framework for transforming how we relate to challenges and conflict. His work focuses on shifting from victim-based thinking to a creator mindset, empowering individuals to take responsibility, clarify vision, and move forward with intention. Through this lens, he offers practical insight into breaking unhelpful patterns and developing healthier, more constructive ways of engaging with life and others.
Pete Walker is a psychotherapist and author best known for his work on complex trauma and long-term emotional healing in Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving, he offers a compassionate and practical framework for understanding the impact of childhood trauma and the patterns it creates, while guiding readers toward recovery and stability. His work provides clear language and tools for recognising trauma responses, building self-compassion, and moving from survival into a more grounded and empowered way of living.
Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt are internationally recognised relationship experts and co-creators of Imago Relationship Therapy.Their work focuses on understanding how early life experiences shape our relationships, and how connection can become a pathway for healing and growth. Through their approach, they offer practical insight into communication, emotional awareness, and restoring connection—helping individuals and couples move toward more conscious, compassionate relationships.
Margalis Fjelstad is a psychotherapist and author specialising in relational dynamics, particularly in the context of narcissistic and borderline behaviours. In Stop Caretaking the Borderline or Narcissist, she offers clear and practical insight into recognising unhealthy patterns, establishing boundaries, and stepping out of cycles of over-responsibility. Her work equips individuals to regain clarity, restore emotional balance, and move toward healthier, more grounded ways of relating.
The Arbinger Institute is a global organisation focused on leadership, conflict resolution, and organisational transformation. In The Anatomy of Peace, they explore how inner attitudes shape conflict and relationships, revealing how we can unknowingly contribute to the very problems we’re trying to solve. Their work offers a powerful framework for shifting perspective, taking responsibility, and restoring connection. Helping individuals move from defensiveness and blame into greater clarity, peace, and relational alignment.
Dale Carnegie’s classic work on human relationships has influenced millions, offering practical insight into how people think, respond, and connect. It taught me the act of truly loving people (Kim McKenzie) At its core, it reinforces the value of understanding people, communicating with intention, and building genuine connection—all of which support healthy, life-giving relationships.