Richard Bennett works as a Clinical Psychologist and Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist.

He is employed as a lecturer in the Centre for Applied Psychology at the University of Birmingham, where he leads the Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for High Intensity Workers.

He worked in adult and forensic mental health services in the NHS for over 20 years before setting up Think Psychology, an independent psychology practice offering, therapy, supervision, and training.

Richard is also an active member of the Association for Contextual Behavioural Sciences (ACBS) and the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy (BABCP).

He is recognised as a BABCP accredited psychotherapist, supervisor and trainer, and an ACBS Peer-reviewed ACT trainer.

He is the co-editor of 'Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy in Sport and Exercise' and co-author of 'Acceptance & Commitment Therapy: 100 Key Points and Techniques', and 'The Mindfulness and Acceptance Workbook for Self-esteem'.