Nigel Hunt

Biography

After working as a bricklayer and HGV Class 1 lorry driver (the very big ones), I studied for my BSc in Psychology at Hatfield Polytechnic (now the University of Hertfordshire), and then went on to study for my PhD (The Long Term Effects of War Experience) at the University of Plymouth (1996). I am a Docent in Social Psychology in the Swedish School of Social Sciences, University of Helsinki; a Chartered Health Psychologist, an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society, and a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. I am a registered practitioner with the HCPC. I am also an honorary member of the Ministry of Welfare and Social Security, Iran, a member of the European Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, UK Trauma Network, and the Society of Authors. I am also the Footpaths Officer for South Wingfield Parish Council.

Research Interest

research is becoming more focused on narrative approaches to dealing with traumatic stress, and in particular approaches that are suitable for use by people with limited training that can help people who have significant trauma-related problems. Our research in China, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Bosnia demonstrates that it is possible for non-clinicians to provide help for people with problems, particularly when that help is ecologically valid, eg by making explicit use of narratives or stories.