What I can help with
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Anger
- Identity Dysphoria
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Depression
- Self-esteem
- Mindfulness and Stress
- Stress
Therapies offered
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Compassion Focused Therapy
Approach
Lorraine’s approach is to build trusting relationships with her clients in order to understand their experiences. They then work together to build an understanding of how problems may have developed, what maintains them, and what needs to change. Her aim is to enable people to have happier and healthier experiences in line with their life values. Lorraine integrates elements of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), compassion focused therapy and mindfulness into her practice in order to work holistically.
Experience
Lorraine is a highly trained and fully accredited cognitive behaviour therapist. She has worked in adult NHS mental health services since 2004. Prior to this specialised in working with children and adolescents with emotional and behavioural problems, including identity issues and anger, and those on the autistic spectrum. She has extensive expertise in working with depression and anxiety disorders, and particular passions and specialisms in working with people with OCD, identify issues, low self-esteem, stress, and older adults, particularly those affected by loneliness or loss. Lorraine has personal experience of supporting loved ones who live with many life challenges. She fully understands the impact of mental health problems on the family, and is passionate about supporting carers to help both their loved ones and themselves.