Simon Wessely

Professor of Psychological Medicine and Psychiatry, King’s College

Travels From Travels From:
London, UK
Speaking Fee Speaking Fee:
REQUEST BOOKING INFORMATION

Simon Wessely Biography

Sir Simon Wessely is Professor of Psychological Medicine and Regius Professor of Psychiatry at King’s College London and a Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist at King’s College and the Maudsley Hospitals.

Simon Wessely studied medicine and history of art at Trinity Hall, Cambridge, and finished his medical training at University College Oxford, graduating in 1981. He obtained his medical membership in Newcastle, before moving to London to train in psychiatry at the Maudsley. He has a Master’s and Doctorate in epidemiology. He is a Foundation Senior Investigator of the National Institute for Health Research, past President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, current President of the Royal Society of Medicine and is also chairing the Independent Review into the Mental Health Act.

He has over 750 original publications, with an emphasis on the boundaries of medicine and psychiatry, unexplained symptoms and syndromes, population reactions to adversity, military health, epidemiology and others. He founded the King’s Centre for Military Health Research, which is now the main source of information on the health and well-being of the past and present UK Armed Forces and has been Civilian Consultant Advisor in Psychiatry to the British Army since 2001, He has co-authored books on chronic fatigue syndrome, randomised controlled trials and a history of military psychiatry, although sadly none of them are best sellers.

He is active in public engagement activities, speaking regularly on radio, TV and at literary and science festivals. He is a trustee of Combat Stress and his contributions to veterans’ charities include cycling eight times to Paris to raise funds for the Royal British Legion.

BOOK Simon Wessely

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/06/2024.

Simon Wessely Videos

  • BRΛINCAST - Pospo meets Sir Simon Wessely
    Pospo welcomes Professor Sir Simon Wessely, most probably the last man that needs an introduction. Current President of the Royal Society of Medicine...
  • 40 AJR International Forum on the Kindertransport
    Remembering & Rethinking: The International Forum on the Kindertransport at 80 Marking the 80th anniversary year of the Kindertransport, more than...
  • Forensic Conference 2019 Q&A
    Professor Pamela Taylor and Professor Sir Simon Wessely discuss Professor Wessely’s Review of the Mental Health Act, which he was asked to conduct...

FAQs on booking Simon Wessely

  • How do I book Simon Wessely to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Simon Wessely for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Simon Wessely, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Simon Wessely or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Simon Wessely

    Speaking fees for Simon Wessely, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Simon Wessely are for live events and for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Simon Wessely, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Simon Wessely speak about?

    Simon Wessely is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Education, Health, Inspirational, Mental Health, Mindset, Motivational, Personal Growth.
  • Where does Simon Wessely travel from?

    Simon Wessely generally travels from London, UK, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Simon Wessely’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Simon Wessely for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Simon Wessely for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Simon Wessely or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Simon Wessely is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Simon Wessely for your event is available upon request. Simon Wessely generally travels from LondonUK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Barbara Rothbaum, Allison Massari, Richard Bryant, Shawn Achor and Yuko Munakata. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Simon Wessely for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Tell us about your event!

During normal business hours, we respond to most inquiries within 4 hours.

  • Customized Service

    Our agents find the right fit for your event

  • Unparalleled Database

    Full access to all speakers & celebrities

  • One Stop Shopping

    A reliable and unbiased point of contact

  • Logistics Management

    Your personal Logistics Manager who takes care of all event details

This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

TOP