Professor Walter Harry Willies initially graduated from the University of Cape Town, in English, psychology and religious studies. He completed post-graduate studies in education at UCT, and then post-graduate studies in applied linguistics at the University of Fort Hare. He earned a DLitt from Knightsbridge University, and went on to qualify in homeopathic medicine through the British Institute of Homeopathy.

He was professor of English and associate professor of sociology and director of languages at NWU, in South Africa, and moved on as professor of complementary medicine at Knightsbridge University, before joining European American University, where he has his current position concentrating on Narrative Studies and Ethics jointly with the Western Orthodox University.

Personal website: www.story-clinic.com