khandu: Dr. Phil McGraw is a counselor, specializing in relationships, whom Oprah Winfrey swears by (by whom she swears?). He's on her TV program every Tuesday afternoon; in addition, he's written several self-help books and workbooks. Here's a link to his home-page on the Oprah website: Oprah.com – Relationships / Dr. Phil

I've been impressed with some of the things he's said on the show, but his "Get Real Challenge" repulsed me when it was promoted by the network by showing him grabbing a woman by the shoulders and practically shouting in her face. Advice is all well and good, but I don't think anyone should be manhandled like that by a "counselor".