Do YOU have a dilemma? Our expert-led Dear Deidre team can help- they’ve solved 500k problems, confidentially & for free

DEAR Deirdre is the nation’s most trusted Agony Aunt column and has helped solve more than half a million reader problems during its 45-year tenure. 

Now, we want to help YOU with your personal dilemmas.

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Led by Sally Land and her team of experts, no problem is too big, small, silly, serious, weird, wonderful or embarrassing. 

Trust us, they’ve heard and seen it all. 

What’s more, our professional therapists answer every single request - confidentially and for free. 

The Dear Deidre team aims to answer each message within one working day. 

Some letters are selected for publication, but only ever after identifying details are changed. 

Those stories in turn inform, entertain and educate a wider readership.

Any readers who request that their issue is not published, can rest assured our exchanges remain strictly private.

From sex, love and relationship problems to family disputes, friend fallouts, health worries,  money concerns and more, each request receives careful consideration and attention. 

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Plus, our judgement-free team will continue to offer ongoing support where needed. 

Sally, who achieved a distinction in the Certificate in Humanistic Integrative Counselling, has specialised in relationships and parenting. She has over 20 years of writing and editing 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 help 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.

Sally says: "I'm very proud of the service we provide. The team goes above and beyond to help readers who write in and we have a bulging thank you folder, full of messages from those we have helped.

"Sometimes people are simply looking for a different perspective on a friendship fall-out, other times their sex life is failing and their whole relationship is at risk.

"Other examples of a cry for help are more serious, involving abuse, violence and even child neglect.

"Whatever the issue we always make sure we reply with a supportive, compassionate, well informed and useful response. 

“We work closely with several charities including, and the to ensure readers are getting the best advice.

"We also invest in regular and ongoing training to ensure we are up to date with cultural and issues changes.

"In recent months we've had sessions with couples therapy experts, Tavistock Relationships, and leading porn and sex addiction specialist, Dr Paula Hall.

Such is Sally’s experience in this field that she is regularly called upon by other media outlets, TV and radio shows to give her advice. 

Sally’s top team includes: 

Kate Taylor: a sex and dating writer who is also training to be a counsellor. Kate is an advisor for 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.

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How to Get in Touch with Dear Deidre:

• Send Your Problem by Email: Write to [email protected] with your issue. Sally and her counsellors read every email and will reply with their expert advice.
• Socials: DM us on @dear.deidre, @DearDeidre or @DearDeidre
• By mail: You can write to Dear Deidre, The Sun, 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF.
• : Need advice fast? Head to our Dear Deidre page to fill out our quick and easy form. Deidre’s team will get back to you soon.

Here’s why Dear Deidre is an iconic Agony Aunt column:

• We answer EVERY email, message, or letter.
• A trained counsellor personally answers every piece of correspondence.
• We’ll keep in touch for as long as you need our support.
• Our service is completely free.