John Launer is a family physician, family therapist, educator and writer based in the UK.

He has written or edited a number of books on interactional skills and medical humanities, including Reflective Practice in Medicine and Multiprofessional Healthcare,  Narrative-Based Practice in Health and Social Care: Conversations Inviting Change and How Not To Be A Doctor, and Other Essays.

He has given presentations and run workshops around Europe, in the United States, Canada, Australia and Japan, and has led highly acclaimed trainings in narrative-based practice.