Compassion Focused Therapy, CFT, was developed by Clinical Psychologist, Professor Paul Gilbert for mental health difficulties which are particularly affected and maintained by self-criticism, self-blame, self-loathing, shame and guilt. It incorporates aspects of CBT, mindfulness, attachment theory, evolution and social psychology.   Professor Gilbert found that while many people benefitted from traditional CBT, there were also those, who did not. Despite CBT helping them to