Phillip Hodson (born April 1946 in Bedfordshire) is a British psychotherapist, broadcaster and author who popularised ‘phone-in’ therapy in his role as Britain's first 'agony uncle'.
presented by Sarah Greene and Phillip Schofield, where he was noted for addressing serious juvenile concerns not normally treated on children's television.
[4] Hodson also worked on BBC1 Daytime with Dr Miriam Stoppard for three years dealing with problem phone calls besides interviewing and ‘analysing’ celebrities.
[6] Hodson has contributed to The Times and written extensively for the popular press including agony pages for Reveille, The Daily Star, Today and the News of the World.
He has also taught psychology at the graduate level and made training films for Video Arts Ltd about using counselling techniques in the workplace, and he has also won several industry awards.