Adrian Wells

Adrian Wells is a Professor of Clinical Psychopathy at the University of Manchester's Division of Psychology & Mental Health. He is also Founder and Director of the Metacognitive Therapy Institute. His research focuses on cognitive theory, emotional disorders, and metacognitive therapy (MCT), with particular contributions to understanding mechanisms of anxiety, trauma, and depression. His work has led to MCT being included in NHS NICE guidelines for generalized anxiety.

• Education:
  • B.Sc. (Hons), Aston University
  • Ph.D., Aston University
  • M.Sc. Clinical Psychology, Leeds University
  • Diploma in Cognitive Therapy, University of Pennsylvania

Research Interests: Metacognitive Therapy (MCT), mechanisms of emotional disorders, cognitive-behavioral therapies, anxiety disorders, social anxiety, trauma, and depression. He has authored influential books such as Metacognitive Therapy for Anxiety and Depression.

Recent Article Trends: Focused on MCT applications in cardiac rehabilitation, pediatric mental health, and comparative efficacy studies. His work bridges clinical psychology with health interventions, emphasizing cost-effectiveness and implementation.

• Awards:
  • 1998 British Psychological Society Book Award for Attention and Emotion: A Clinical Perspective
• Grants/Projects:
  • PATHWAY Research Programme: Improving psychological interventions for cardiac patients (2022–2025)

Labs/Teams: Leads the Metacognitive Therapy Institute, collaborating with institutions like UCL, University of Trondheim, and Liverpool University.