How do you talk to your teen when their only focus is the screen in front of them? How do you help them to build a core of self-esteem in a world obsessed with appearances? In this empathetic, down to earth and eminently practical guide from a leading adolescent psychoanalyst, Ian Williamson will help you through every possible hurdle in the teenage years. He covers topics from behavior and relationships to crime and gaming, offering advice and realistic solutions that you can put into practice right away. We Need to Talk is your new go-to-guide to navigating the often tricky adolescent years, with the endgame being what every parent wants: a healthy, happy and resilient child.


Ian Williamson is a child and adolescent analyst. Helen Fielding is a novelist, best known for Bridget Jones’s Diary.