Clinical Psychologist
Hello and welcome to my website. My name is Lorna and I am a Clinical Psychologist, specialising in adult psychotherapy. I am registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and chartered by the British Psychological Society.
My first priority is always to provide a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space for you to talk. I believe that everybody has the capacity to heal and change and that therapy should ideally help you to discover your own unique strengths and resilience, as well as your challenges and how to overcome these. I specialise in helping people with various difficulties, including:
- Anxiety
- Panic attacks
- Low mood or depression
- Trauma or difficult past experiences
- Feeling “stuck” or unable to move forward in life
- Loneliness
- Family difficulties
- Relationship issues (e.g., jealousy, insecurities)
- Chronic pain or illness
- Anxiety or stress relating to exams or studies
- Social problems
As a Clinical Psychologist, I have undertaken extensive training and I am able to provide a number of evidence-based psychological therapies. I work in an integrative way, meaning that I tailor the type of therapy that I provide to best suit you as a unique individual. I often work with clients using Compassion Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy or attachment-based Relational Psychotherapy. These types of therapies are effective for most difficulties, including depression, anxiety and relationship struggles.
I understand that finding the right therapist can be a daunting task and it can be difficult to know what kind of therapy might be helpful, or whether a therapist is a good fit for you. Our first appointment is an opportunity for us to see if we could work together and attending does not commit you to ongoing therapy. During this appointment I will invite you to talk to me in confidence about what is troubling you. I understand that some people experience anxiety about their first appointment and I will support you to go at your own pace.
