Paul Thompson

Paul Thompson is a Senior Lecturer in Mental Health at Teesside University's School of Health and Life Sciences, Department of Nursing & Midwifery. He holds dual fellowships from the British Psychological Society (Associate Fellow) and the Higher Education Academy. His primary teaching focuses on low intensity CBT, including Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) training and clinical supervision programs.

Academic qualifications include a first-class undergraduate degree and master's in Forensic Psychology from Teesside University, with ongoing doctoral research investigating virtual patient simulations in therapist training. His professional doctorate in Education (EdD) explores cognitive development through immersive training technologies.

Research interests span digital pedagogy, mental health practitioner development, and evidence-based interventions for common mental health conditions. Current projects include:

• Virtual Patients as Mindtools: Enhancing Thinking Skills in Mental Health Assessment
• Dream Completion Technique for Traumatic Dreams
• CBT Interventions for Muslim Mental Health Patients
• Decision Aids for Digital Mental Health Interventions

He leads the Psychological Practitioner Development Hub, serves as Head of Assessments for the British Psychological Society's PWP Register, and maintains clinical practice in forensic settings. Key professional roles include:

• Director, Psychological Practitioner Development Hub (2023–present)
• PWP End Point Assessor, British Psychological Society (2022–present)
• Clinical Reviewer, Royal College of Psychiatrists (2018–present)

Awards include recognition for contributions to psychological professions education and workforce development. His work emphasizes bridging clinical practice with innovative training methodologies through technology-enhanced learning solutions.