Compassionate support offered in a safe and affirming space

I provide a warm, non-judgmental therapeutic space for LGBTQ+ (and other) adults experiencing mental health challenges or seeking to explore their gender or sexual identity. I value being openminded, forward thinking, and compassionate.

Drawing from evidence-based approaches and extensive experience working with LGBTQ+ individuals, I provide support that recognizes and validates your unique experiences and challenges, while helping you gain insight into your struggles and take steps towards positive change.

I practice integrative therapy, combining different therapeutic approaches depending on what is needed to help you in your current situation. These may include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), parts work and a systemic approach. I believe these approaches work well together to help us to identify our values, strengths, and skills in order to confront our difficulties most effectively.

Therapy room used by Dr Lorna hobbs, with large windows and comfy sofa

Areas of support

  • Support to help you understand and manage anxious thoughts, bodily responses, and fears of social judgement. 



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Helping you explore feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or lack of motivation, reconnect with meaning and improve wellbeing.




  • Providing a safe space to explore, understand or navigate your gender identity with curiosity and compassion, at your own pace, free from judgement, assumption or pressure.

  • Providing a safe space to explore, understand or navigate your sexual orientation/identity with curiosity and compassion, at your own pace, free from judgement, assumption or pressure.

  • Understanding and validating the impact of discrimination, stigma and marginalisation on your mental health and wellbeing.

    Working together to overcome feelings of shame and build resilience and self-compassion.

  • Working together to compassionately challenge harsh self-judgements and build a kinder, more confident relationship with yourself.

  • Helping you gently unpack experiences of shame and move toward greater self-compassion and emotional freedom.

  • Offering sensitive, non-judgemental support to explore challenges with desire, intimacy, sexual function and sexual behaviours.

  • Providing a safe, non-judgemental space for individuals exploring or navigating relationship styles beyond monogamy, including ethical non-monogamy, polyamory, open relationships, and other consensual arrangements.

  • Providing affirming support for neurodivergent individuals, including Autistic people and those with ADHD, to explore identity, relationships, wellbeing, and support to navigate the challenges of living in a neurotypical world.




  • Bereavement


    Miscarriage

    Fertility issues

  • Work-related stress of burnout


    Career changes or crises


    Workplace bullying


    Imposter syndrome


    Performance anxiety

  • Job Stress or Redundancy


    Divorce/separation


    Relocation or migration


    Becoming a parent


    Perimenopause/Menopause


    Ageing

What does the process of therapy look like?

  • 1. Initial Contact

    Contact Harrison Psychology to book your first session

  • 2. First Session

    Get to know each other and discuss your needs

  • 3. Therapeutic Goals

    Collaborate to establish clear goals for therapy

  • 4. Regular Sessions

    Weekly or fortnightly 50-minute sessions

  • 5. Ongoing Review

    Regular check-ins to ensure therapy meets your needs

I deliver therapy through the Harrison Psychology Group. Please contact the office to book your first appointment.

Email

admin@harrisonpsychologygroup.com

Phone

020 8145 9453

Website

www.harrisonpsychologygroup.com

  • Sessions are £130 for 50 minutes.

    I offer daytime and evening appointments.

  • Sessions take place:

    • Online

    • In-person at the therapy rooms of Harrison Psychology Group in London

    • In-person at my therapy room in Devon

  • Yes, I am a registered provider with BUPA, WPA, AXA, and AVIVA.