Mick Cooper

Mick Cooper is a Professor of Counselling Psychology at the University of Roehampton, leading the School of Psychology's Centre for Research in Psychological Wellbeing (CREW). He holds qualifications including a DPhil and is a chartered psychologist with fellowships from the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the Academy of Social Sciences (AcSS). His work focuses on humanistic, existential, and pluralistic therapies, emphasizing shared decision-making, therapy personalization, and youth mental health.

• Education: DPhil in Psychology.
• Professional Affiliations: BACP Fellow, Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society (BPS), and member of the Society for Humanistic Psychology (APA).

Research Interests

Cooper's research explores preferences in therapy, relational depth, goals in therapy, and the interface between psychological practice and social change. His projects include school-based counselling trials and evaluations of humanistic therapy efficacy. Key contributions include co-developing the pluralistic therapy approach with John McLeod and validating tools like the Relational Depth Frequency Scale (RDFS).

Awards & Recognition

• 2023: BACP Outstanding Research Award for the ETHOS Project.
• 2014: Carmi Harari Mid-Career Award from APA's Division 32.
• 2005: Recognised Achievement in Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Grants & Projects

Current projects include randomized trials on school-based humanistic counselling and nutrition's role in mental health. He leads the CREST Research Clinic and collaborates on studies like 'Puzzle Therapy and Mental Health.'

Labs & Teams

As Acting Director of CREW, Cooper oversees research on psychological wellbeing, therapy personalization, and youth mental health interventions. His team includes postgraduate researchers like Sally-Ann Adams and Charlotte Jakson.