Senior Advisory Board

Dr Meichenbaum is one of the founders of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and one of the most cited psychotherapists in the twentieth century. His contribution was not simply to add cognition to behaviour therapy. His approach is fundamentally different from Beck's: where Beck treats thoughts as mental objects to be observed, challenged and restructured, Meichenbaum understood thinking as private behaviour — internal self-talk that is something we do, not something that happens to us. This preserves human agency at the centre of the model. The person is not a passive observer of their own mental contents but an active agent whose self-talk can change. This view of thinking as action rather than as mental event connects directly to the agency, self-efficacy and first-person orientation of the Hypno-CBT® model. Dr Meichenbaum's work on stress inoculation training and resilience continues to shape the College's curriculum.
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Professor David Attard is a leading European Logotherapist and Existential Analyst, fully accredited by the Viktor Frankl Institute in Vienna as Scholar, Practitioner and Supervisor. He is a former President of the European Association of Logotherapy and Existential Analysis (EALEA) and currently serves as President of ILEA Malta.

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. Professor Attard's grounding in logotherapy, existential analysis and the Frankl tradition connects directly to the values-based and meaning-centred dimensions of the Hypno-CBT® model.
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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 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, with a background at King's College London. 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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