Researcher &
Cognitive Behavioural Therapist
Doctoral Researcher in Psychology
Stefan D. P. Dalton
Cognitive Behavioural Therapist
Centre for Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience
Brunel University London
I aim to bridge the gap between psychological research and clinical practice, uncovering insights into human behaviour. As a doctoral researcher, I specialise in clinical psychology and neuroscience, exploring how implicit emotion regulation, automatic cognitions, and habits shape mood and behaviour. My research combines several experimental and meta-analytical approaches, to deepen our understanding of the human condition.
As a cognitive behavioural therapist and elected Fellow of ACCPH, I provide tailored CBT programmes for individuals facing a number of psychiatric disorders including depressive disorders and anxiety disorders. Beyond this, I share my findings through publications, conferences, and workshops.
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Research
Publications
London
Hong Kong
My Research
Research projects I lead
My research spans clinical psychology, clinical neuroscience, cognitive behavioural therapy, implicit emotion processing, and consciousness. I am particularly focused on cognitive behavioural therapy and its connection to implicit emotion processes in the development and persistence of psychopathology. Through my work, I aim to deepen our understanding of these mechanisms and contribute to the advancement of new therapeutic techniques in clinical practice.
I continually push the boundaries of knowledge, employing innovative research methods to explore complex psychological and neurological phenomena. My work integrates cutting-edge technologies such as functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and virtual reality (VR) to investigate brain function and cognitive processes, enhancing our understanding of the relationship between brain activity and behaviour.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Research
Implicit Emotion Regulation Research
Consciousness Research
Clinical Neuroscience
fMRI Meta-Analysis
I conduct meta-analyses of MRI data to uncover the neural mechanisms underlying emotion. My expertise in this area has led to key discoveries about how different brain regions contribute to both the experience and regulation of emotion. These findings have broad applications, from advancing research to informing clinical therapies, offering valuable insights that could enhance the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health conditions.
Images source: Dalton et al. (2025)
Peer-reviewed Publications
My Publications
Peer-reviewed journal articles ensure the dissemination of novel scientific knowledge.
Dalton, S. D. P., Cooper, H., Jennings, B., & Cheeta, S. (2025). The empirical status of implicit emotion regulation in mood and anxiety disorders: A meta-analytic review. Journal of Affective Disorders.
Media Publications
Media Articles
Contact me for media interests.
International Men's Day: Talking About Male Suicide
Hear from Stefan Dalton cognitive behavioural therapist and doctoral researcher in psychology at Brunel.
Are we doing enough to prevent suicide among young people: Opinion
Suicide in children is an extremely painful subject to discuss but it must not be socially stigmatized....
Urgent action needed for the mentally vulnerable: Opinion
Growing cases of mental health problems among HK’s youths and the elderly are worrying. Relief programs and counseling services must provide professional help for them, Stefan Dalton writes.
Give students less homework and more creative challenges: Opinion
The information being force-fed into our children is questionable...
CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
As a cognitive behavioural therapist and Director of MetaPsych Mental Health Group Ltd, I specialise in the treatment of major depressive disorder, generalised anxiety disorder, panic disorder, health anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and social anxiety. My expertise is backed by British Psychological Society-approved training in cognitive behavioural therapy, and I am an elected Fellow of Accredited Counsellors, Coaches, Psychotherapists, and Hypnotherapists.
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I take a collaborative and personalised approach to CBT, using evidence-based techniques to tailor treatment to each individual's needs. Understanding the profound impact mental health has on daily life, the personalised programmes I design promote lasting change. I have created several cognitive behavioural therapy resources and I am currently writing a boo.
CBT Resources
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Resources
Video Archive
Affiliates
My Books
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: New Techniques
I am currently working on this book!
Contact Stefan
Stefan D. P. Dalton
Brunel University London
Kingston Lane
London, UB8 3PH