Improving health and social care for children and young people through education & training for professionals
Dr Lorna Hobbs - Clinical Psychologist - PhD
A leading clinical and academic voice on gender identity and sexual orientation
My Approach
Hello, and welcome to my website.
I'm Dr Lorna Hobbs, a clinical psychologist, workplace trainer, lecturer and consultant with expertise in child and adolescent mental health and wellbeing, gender identity and sexual orientation.
My work focuses on three key aims:
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Creating Positive Change
To enhance the capacity of professionals, across a range of sectors, to provide sensitive and effective support to all children and young people, but with a particular focus on LGBTQ+ young people, and to promote inclusivity and understanding within services.
Achieved through the delivery of bespoke training workshops and lectures related to gender identity, sexual orientation, adolescent mental health, sex and relationships, and sexual health.
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Supporting Individual Wellbeing
To provide compassionate and non-judgemental support to adults who are experiencing difficulties with their mental health (e.g. anxiety, social anxiety, low mood, shame, low self-esteem, and/or experiences relating to minority stress) or who would like to explore their gender or sexuality.
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Advocating for Better Care
I'm committed to using my experience and expertise to advocate for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and non-binary people, particularly around healthcare access and delivery.
This includes working closely with services to develop more inclusive practices.
My Services
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Workforce Development
Equip your team with the knowledge and skills to work sensitively and effectively with children and young people. Training areas broadly include lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and non-binary awareness, adolescent mental health and wellbeing, sex and relationships, and sexual health. Bespoke training workshops are highly interactive, and combine the latest research and clinical thinking with practical applications, delivered in-person or online.
- Workplace training
- Online live training
- Self-paced online training (with or without live Q&A)
- Bespoke programs
- Co-facilitated with people with relevant lived experience
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Clinical Services
Support your personal or service development with expert clinical supervision, consultation or therapy in areas relating to LGBTQ+ health and mental health, adolescent mental health, gender, sex and sexuality. Drawing on 17 years of clinical and research experience within the NHS, universities and private practice.
- Clinical supervision
- Consultancy
- Individual therapy
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Guest Lecturing
I deliver interactive and compelling lectures and workshops at leading educational institutions across the UK. Drawing from extensive clinical, teaching, lived and research experience, and specializing in gender identity development, sexual orientation and inclusive healthcare practices, the sessions create a lasting impact.
- Medical school training programs
- Psychology doctoral training programs
- Therapy training programs
- Healthcare Conferences
- Co-facilitated with people with relevant lived experience
Book a 15-minute discovery call to discuss your specific needs
Trusted by leading institutions
Working with wonderful organizations across the UK to make healthcare more inclusive for everyone. Bringing together clinical expertise and lived experience to create lasting positive change. Proud to partner with forward-thinking institutions who are committed to supporting their LGBTQ+ communities.
