Stella O’Malley
Psychotherapist - Writer - Public Speaker
“Above all, Stella’s courage, honesty and practicality encourage me as a parent to begin again to try to have the relationship I know I can have with my son”
When Kids say They’re Trans
Writtenby Sasha Ayad, Lisa Marchiano and Stella – this book is explicitly a resource for parents who want their children to flourish, but do not believe that hasty medicalisation is the best way to ensure long-term health and well-being.
‘What your teen is trying to tell you?’
In this book, Stella takes parents inside the teenage brain and provides practical advice for each of the key milestones teenagers need to tackle during adolescence to become happy, healthy adults.
Fragile
Released in 2019, this book moved beyond parenting books to general self-help and explored the reasons why so many people feel more anxious, overwhelmed and stressed than ever.
Bully-Proof Kids
In this book, Stella describes what determines whether your child may become a victim, a bystander or a bully and offers concrete strategies to help you empower your children to be socially competent and deal with bullying both online and in school.
Cotton Wool Kids
This book exposes the truth behind the scary stories and gives parents the information and the confidence to free themselves from the treadmill of after-school activities and over-supervision that has become common today.
Stella Writes
Stella O'Malley works as a freelance writer focusing on mental health and well-being concerns.
‘Trans-Kids ‘It’s Time To Talk’
In 2018, Stella was the presenter of the highly-acclaimed Channel 4 documentary ‘Trans - Kids: It’s Time To Talk’.
Podcasts
Stella has launched two podcasts since 2019. ‘Gender: A Wider Lens’ with Sasha Ayad and ‘Secrets of the Mother World’ with Lisa Marchiano.
Stella’s Talks
Would you like Stella to come and talk at your school, event or in an organisation on mental well-being, topical issues of the day or give a motivational talk on parenting issues relating to adolescents and children? Details here.
Stella On YouTube
Stella has appeared on various podcasts, television programmes and interviews, which are available on this social media platform
Interviews, Podcasts & Webinars
Stella has appeared on an increasing number of podcasts and webinars, discussing a wide variety of topics