An internationally recognized clinical psychologist, researcher and author, Professor Paul Gilbert is the founder of Compassion Focused Therapy for mood and anxiety disorders where shame and self-criticism present major difficulties. He is a professor of clinical psychology at the University of Derby, England and created the Compassionate Mind Foundation. Professor Gilbert has published over 20 books and 300 academic papers and book chapters. He is the bestselling author of Overcoming Depression and The Compassionate Mind.