Dr Chris Irons

Dr Chris Irons is a Clinical Psychologist working for the East London NHS Foundation Trust. In his clinical work he uses Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT; Gilbert & Irons, 2005) in working with people suffering from a variety of health problems.

Alongside Professor Paul Gilbert, Chris has been interested in the theoretical and clinical developments and adaptations of CFT as a science-based psychotherapeutic approach.

Chris is a board member of the Compassionate Mind Foundation, a charitable organisation aiming to promote well-being through the scientific understanding and application of compassion. He is an accredited trainer and supervisor of Compassion Focused Therapy and regularly presents to academic, professional and lay audiences on CFT and the science of compassion.

He is currently researching the role of compassion and rumination in depression, the role of compassion and shame in psychosis and the role of compassion in relationship quality.

What previous participants have said about Dr Chris Irons

‘A very full and enormously helpful day. I really appreciated the experiential work alongside the theory. Well-supported by notes and references. A lot to think about and reflect on.’

An Introduction to Compassion Focused Therapy, 01 March 2014

‘Very impressed with Chris’s knowledge. He was able to explain and get the content across in a very inspiring way.’

An Introduction to Compassion Focused Therapy, 15 June 2013

‘Chris was an extremely eloquent speaker. Ability to bring the material alive. I really enjoyed this training course and got more than I expected out of it. The trainer was very engaging.’

An Introduction to Compassion Focused Therapy, 16 March 2013