About Paul Gilbert

Paul Raymond Gilbert OBE, a British clinical psychologist born on July 20, 1951, is known for creating compassion focused therapy (CFT) and compassionate mind training (CMT). He has authored books including The Compassionate Mind: A New Approach to Life's Challenges and Overcoming Depression. Prior to retiring, Gilbert served as the head of the Mental Health Research Unit at Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. He currently holds the position of Professor at the University of Derby and was honored with the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2011 for his ongoing work in mental healthcare.
Paul Raymond Gilbert OBE, a British clinical psychologist born on July 20, 1951, is known for creating compassion focused therapy (CFT) and compassionate mind training (CMT). He has authored books including The Compassionate Mind: A New Approach to Life's Challenges and Overcoming Depression. Prior to retiring, Gilbert served as the head of the Mental Health Research Unit at Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. He currently holds the position of Professor at the University of Derby and was honored with the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2011 for his ongoing work in mental healthcare.