Katie Piper

Acid Attack Survivor, Founder of the Katie Piper Foundation & Mental Health Advocate

  • Appeared in Katie: My Beautiful Face, Katie: The Science of Seeing Again and Katie: My Beautiful Friends in the US
  • Nominated for a BAFTA & Awarded the Best Documentary Programme at the Broadcast Awards
  • Awarded the You Can Award at the Sainsbury’s Women of the Year Awards 2011
  • Won the Women to Watch: Inspiration Award
  • Founded the Katie Piper Foundation
  • Written an Autobiography, Beautiful, and Multiple Self Help Books – Things Get Better: If you believe then you will survive, Start Your Day with Katie, Beautiful Ever After and Confidence: The Secret
  • Published From Mother to Daughter: The Things I’d Tell My Child in 2018
  • Received an OBE in 2022

Discover Katie Piper’s biography of published work below.

Things Get Better
Things Get Better
Beautiful: A beautiful girl. An evil man. One inspiring true story of courage
Beautiful: A beautiful girl. An evil man.
Beautiful Ever After
Beautiful Ever After

Katie Piper is a best-selling international author, renowned TV presenter, inspirational speaker, and charity campaigner whose extraordinary story has inspired millions. After surviving a devastating acid attack in 2008 that left her with life-changing injuries, including severe burns and blindness in one eye, Katie demonstrated remarkable resilience in rebuilding her life. Her recovery involved enduring an induced coma and over 400 surgeries, highlighting her immense mental strength. Recognising the need to support others facing similar challenges, she founded The Katie Piper Foundation, which works to improve the lives of burns survivors. With the support of Simon Cowell as patron, the foundation achieved the groundbreaking milestone of opening a UK-based rehabilitation centre, providing life-changing treatments to those in need. For her unwavering commitment to advocacy and charity, Katie was awarded an OBE in 2022.

Katie’s journey has been documented in critically acclaimed films, starting with Katie: My Beautiful Face, which was watched by over 3.5 million viewers and nominated for a BAFTA for Best Single Documentary. Her television work, including Katie: My Beautiful Friends, Katie: The Science of Seeing Again, and Bodyshockers, explores themes of resilience, beauty standards, and self-acceptance. As a host, she has presented ITV1’s The Katie Piper Breakfast Show, now in its third series, and the W Channel’s Katie Piper’s Jailhouse Mums, among other impactful programmes. Her ability to connect with audiences has also made her a regular panellist on Loose Women and an experienced radio presenter, appearing on BBC Radio 2’s Early Morning Breakfast Show and The Michael Ball Show. Katie’s influence extends beyond television, with appearances on Strictly Come Dancing and numerous public-facing initiatives that amplify her advocacy.

An accomplished author, Katie has written a range of best-selling books, including her autobiography Beautiful, the self-help guide Confidence: The Secret, and her affirmation-focused title A Little Bit of Hope. In 2023, she released her first children’s book, All You Need, with a second instalment set to follow soon. Katie also launched her own literary imprint, The UnSeen, dedicated to amplifying marginalised voices. Her work as an author complements her commitment to mental health and empowerment, offering practical guidance and emotional support to readers. Currently, Katie is preparing for the screen adaptation of her first book, set to begin filming in 2025, further expanding her ability to share her story with a global audience.

Katie is an internationally renowned speaker, captivating audiences at events such as WE Day, Women’s Health Live, and the Cosmopolitan Self-Made Summit. She has delivered talks at corporate giants like Google, Facebook, and the NHS, using her experiences to inspire and promote the importance of resilience and self-love. Her TED Talk remains a powerful testament to her ability to motivate and connect with people. Recognised with numerous accolades, including the Women of the Year Inspiration Award and a Broadcast Award, Katie has transformed her personal journey into a beacon of hope for others. Through her books, television programmes, charity work, and public speaking, Katie continues to advocate for mental health and self-empowerment, proving that adversity can lead to profound positive change.

Official Testimonials

Katie Piper is regularly booked to engage audiences at events, read their latest feedback below:

“Katie was amazing yesterday, thank you! Her story is so inspiring and she came across as really humble and down to earth. Thank you for all of your help”

Ernst & Young 

“Very passionate and professional. She captured the audience and moved them.”

HFMA

“Katie was fantastic – incredibly engaging, kind and open with the audience. During the Q&A, there were so many questions we had to cut it short! The attendees of the conference were delighted to have seen her speak and it was a pleasure working with her”

Emma, Event Producer, YOURgb Events Ltd

To enquire about Katie Piper for your event or corporate function, simply contact us via agent@mentalhealthspeakers.co.uk or call a booking agent on 0203 9816 296.