About the director

Nicholas Hool, M.Sc. RMN

Nicholas is a BABCP accredited cognitive behavioural psychotherapist and treats a wide range of clinical disorders, including common mental health problems; complex emotional disorders; and severe & enduring mental health problems. He qualified as a registered mental nurse in 1997; achieved a Master of Science in applied social learning theory at the University of Birmingham in 2003; and has been accredited with BABCP since 2004. Nicholas also provides training & clinical supervision in his role as Programme Leader of the part-time pathway of the M.Sc. in Cognitive Behavioural Therapies at the University of Chester. His current research projects include: Clinical supervision & trainee competence; and Pathological Worry & Perfectionism.

Key points about the clinical director:

  • Nicholas is accredited as a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with the British Association of Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP).
  • He is registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Mental Health Nurse.
  • Has been awarded a Master of Science Degree in Applied Social Learning Theory & Counselling.
  • Is the programme leader on the part-time pathway of the M.Sc. in Cognitive & Behavioural Therapies at University of Chester.
  • Has experience in working in psychiatry within the NHS since 1994.
  • Receives ongoing clinical supervision in accordance with BABCP & NMC guidelines.