Dear Sir, I am currently undertaking the Counselling Psychology Doctorate at Teesside University and I am in the process of recruiting participants for my research thesis. I invite local residents to take part in a research study that I am carrying out as part of my Counselling Psychology Doctorate. My research is looking into the meaning of happiness for child-free heterosexual women who consciously decided not to have children. To take part in the study participants need to be female, heterosexual, childfree by conscious decision, aged between 45-65 years and either currently or previously have been in a long-term relationship for at least 20 years. Participation would mean taking part in a one off, one-to-one interview with me, which will last no longer than an hour discussing the topic of happiness. This would be conducted during September at a time convenient to the participant. If you would like to participate and want more information or have any questions please contact me on my University email address: s7562627@live. tees.ac.uk Elaine Brown