That's the one I'm using (the one that comes in a green stick and costs 50p) and a few drops of glycerin. Sometimes I mix in a bit of akro soap as well if I'm feeling really crazy lol.
I'm new as well and can't face lather either but I have no problems in my modified soup bowl (until my SWK scuttle comes). To be honest I like the bowl lather method anyway and can get some pretty good thick lather going. Just one question I've been meaning to ask; can a lather be too thick ?