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With over 50 years experience, nothing phases our team, who are ready to offer insight and real practical support. So whether you’re struggling with a depressed husband, unmet sexual needs or an aggressive teenager, we’re here to help. And now from today our trusted Dear Deidre team is launching a new WhatsApp service, free of charge. So whenever or wherever you are, you can get an informed take on your situation. Our iconic agony aunts have supported readers for decades through life’s ups and downs including, worried parents, lonely teenagers and injecting a bit of spice back into sex lives the nation over. Sign up for the Dear Deidre newsletter Thank you! And while our vital daily column will continue in your favourite paper, we are excited to give readers instant access to help when they need it most. Whatever you’re facing, however big or seemingly small it feels, the team headed up by agony aunt Sally Land, will offer you the guidance you need to navigate everything life throws at us. “I’m proud to offer a service that allows users to send in their concerns at their convenience,” says Sally. “Offering WhatsApp means my experienced counsellors and I can listen and support people promptly. WhatsApp and Contact Dear Deidre WhatsApp, DM, or email our experienced counsellors for a free, comprehensive response. “AI certainly has its place in modern life, but I firmly believe if you want real insight and objectivity, there is no replacement for human connection. “The new WhatsApp service will replace our existing live chat service, making it even easier to contact the team while you’re on the go. Most read in The Sun “We already provide personalised advice to every reader that contacts us through email, responding quickly and often staying in contact with people for weeks or months when ongoing support is needed,” says Sally. “Now, we’re making it even easier to get in touch with the introduction of WhatsApp. “It’s free, and we want to help as many people as we can.” Ask me and my counsellors anything Whatever your problem, get a personal and private reply from one of my trained counsellors within one working day. Sally Land is the Dear Deidre Agony Aunt. She achieved a distinction in the Certificate in Humanistic Integrative Counselling, and has specialised in relationships and parenting. She has over 20 years experience writing and editing stories about women’s issues and general features. Passionate about helping people find a way through their challenges, Sally is also a trustee for the charity Family Lives. Her team helps up to 90 people every week. Sally took over as The Sun’s Agony Aunt when Deidre Sanders retired from the The Dear Deidre column four years ago. The Dear Deidre Team Of Therapists Also Includes: Kate Taylor: a sex and dating writer who is also training to be a counsellor. Kate is an advisor for the dating website OurTime and is the author of five self-help books. Jane Allton: a stalwart of the Dear Deidre for over 20 years. Jane is a trained therapist, who specialises in family issues. She has completed the Basic Counselling Skills Level 1, 2, and 3. She also achieved the Counselling and Psychotherapy (CPCAB) Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Studies. Catherine Thomas: with over two decades worth of experience Catherine has also trained as a therapist, with the same credentials as Jane. She specialises in consumer and relationship issues. Fill out and submit our easy-to-use and confidential form and the Dear Deidre team will get back to you. You can also send a private message on the DearDeidreOfficial Facebook page or email us at: deardeidre@the-sun.co.uk DEAR DEIDRE BY NUMBERS From illicit affairs to money worries, Dear Deidre deals with a range of issues. Here's the break down of exactly what our readers have been writing in about: Relationships 23% Sex 19% Family 8% Parenting 7% Friendships 4% Workplace Issues 5% Mental Health 11% Health 5% Addictions 8% Bereavement 5% Sexuality 4% Other 1% Comment now