Dr Neil Thompson is a rare figure in today's world. He substantively maintains a healthy balance of head and heart, pulling us together as we listen and learn together. In his numerous areas of speciality he always gives us the different slant and the wisdom to pursue it. (Rev.) Richard B. Gilbert, PhD, CT, John D. Morgan chair of Pastoral Psychology at The Graduate Theological Foundation and adjunct professor of counseling, psychology and independent studies, Mercy College (New York). Founding Director, The World Pastoral Care Center

Neil Thompson is one of the most-read and most-quoted of authors in his field and for good reason. He writes with passion, yet backs his arguments with evidence and sound scholarship. In both his written work and his training he succeeds in combining theory and practice in ways that make them comprehensible and accessible, but not simplistic. He has a rare talent for inspiring people to re-connect with their values and to remember why they came into the people professions. Dr Mark Doel, Emeritus Professor, Sheffield Hallam University

Neil Thompson's contribution to the development of the knowledge base has been no less than startling, not simply by virtue of the quantity of texts, but more importantly by virtue of their impact.

In 2010 Neil was awarded a Doctor of Letters (DLitt) by Keele University in recognition of this immense bequest. To this accolade I would add my personal recognition of Neil's stature in the field.

Charlotte Williams OBE, Professor of Social Work and Social Justice, Keele University