Dr. Lorna Kerr (CPsychol, PhD, DClinPsy)

I am a Clinical Psychologist, registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and chartered by the British Psychological Society. My qualifications include:

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (University of Exeter)
• PhD in Psychology (University of Southampton)
• MSc in Research Methods in Psychology (University of Southampton)
• BA Social Psychology (University of Sussex)

My doctoral level training in Clinical Psychology qualifies me to provide traditional models of psychotherapy, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy and Systemic Therapy, as well as newer models of therapy such as Compassion Focused Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. 

Since qualifying I have worked as a Clinical Psychologist for the NHS and the University of Exeter and I now see clients in private practice. I have several years' experience helping people with various difficulties including depression, anxiety, panic attacks, trauma, difficult early experiences in life, and family or relationship problems. In addition, I have expertise in helping people who are struggling with persistent or chronic pain. 

In addition to being a Clinical Psychologist, I am a certified Yoga Teacher (RYT® 200). I specialise in safely helping clients to explore the benefits of mind-body approaches to healing (e.g., in the form of simple and gentle yoga postures, breathing techniques and mindfulness).