Our Senior Advisory Board brings together internationally recognised figures in psychology and psychotherapy. Their role is to provide academic guidance, strategic oversight, and ensure that Hypno-CBT® continues to reflect the highest standards of scientific evidence and professional practice.
Led by Dr Donald Meichenbaum
Dr Meichenbaum is one of the most cited psychotherapists in history and a co-founder of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT). His work on cognitive-behavioural modification, stress inoculation, and resilience has shaped modern psychology. He brings unparalleled experience to our Senior Advisory Board.
Professor David Attard
D.D., Ph.D, EAHP, ECP, WCP
Professor David Attard D.D., Ph.D, ECP, WCP is a leading European Logotherapist and Existential Analyst, fully accredited by the prestigious Viktor Frankl Institute in Vienna as a Scholar, Practitioner, and Supervisor.
With a background spanning both academia and executive leadership, Professor Attard brings a unique perspective on human flourishing and organizational effectiveness, acting as an international consultant in strategic development. He is a former President of the European Association of Logotherapy and Existential Analysis (EALEA) (2005–2015) and currently serves as the President of ILEA MALTA.
A recognized expert in integrative, evidence-based approaches, Professor Attard is also a board licensed psychotherapist and certified Clinical Hypnotherapist accredited by the European Association of Clinical Hypnosis (EAHP). He is a strong champion for the Hypno-CBT® approach, leveraging his deep clinical understanding and executive experience.
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D.D., Ph.D, EAHP, ECP, WCP
Dr Krissie Ivings
DClin, BABCP Acc.
Dr. Krissie Ivings DClin, BABCP Acc. is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years of experience within the NHS and independent practice. As a former Head of Psychology for a large NHS Trust (CAMHS) and an NHS England Clinical Lead, she brings crucial expertise in risk assessment, complex case management, and clinical governance. She ensures that our training remains aligned with the highest standards of professional ethics and clinical practice.
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Daniel Mirea
MSc, BABCP Accredited, UKCP Accredited
Daniel Mirea is an accredited CBT Consultant, senior lecturer, researcher, and writer with over 30 years of experience in the mental health field. He is the originator of NeuroAffective-CBT (NACBT), a pioneering behavioural model developed for treating complex issues like low self-esteem and deeply rooted feelings of shame and guilt.
Daniel is an accredited CBT practitioner with BABCP and UKCP, and a fellow alumnus of King’s College. His innovative work, which also includes Emotion-Focused CBT and Sports-CBT, enriches the College's teaching and supports its commitment to integrative, evidence-based practice.
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Past Senior Advisory Board & Academic Lineage
We are proud to acknowledge our history of collaboration with distinguished scholars who contributed to the academic foundations of Hypno-CBT®.
• Dr Assen Alladin (d. 2018) – University of Calgary. An internationally recognised authority on hypnotherapy for psychosomatic disorders and depression.
• Professor E. Thomas Dowd (d. 2018) – Kent State University. A pioneer in cognitive-behavioural hypnotherapy and developmental cognitive models.
Both collaborated closely with the College in international contexts, including specialist panels on Cognitive Hypnotherapy in China, and their influence remains part of our academic lineage.