Lorna Harvey Psychotherapy Practice

09/08/2024

I’m so pleased to now be able to offer evening and weekend sessions. If you, or the young person in your life, need support then maybe it’s time to reach out. Message me on 07852816008 and let’s talk

05/05/2023

It’s exam season again. If a young person in your life is struggling with anxiety I have some 1:1 sessions available over the coming weeks to offer them some much needed support. We’ll discuss procrastination, motivation, helpful stress, exam health and on the day tips for best performance. Email me at: hello@lornaharveypsych.com for session times 😊

04/06/2022

I’m working on some modules to introduce as part of my in-school work supporting young people in realising their potential. Sir Ken Robinson’s key messages and philosophies feature heavily. Whether you have children/work with them, or not, I recommend watching his highly acclaimed TED talk ‘Do schools kill creativity’. His writing has been described as a love letter to human potential and a rallying cry to revolutionise our systems so they nurture creativity, collaboration, diversity and imagination allowing our children to thrive. What an impact he has had in helping me to find my Element (1950-2022) # educationreform

14/04/2022

I work with amazing individuals who have made the decision to challenge the way they think and feel. By working together on one of my programs the outcome is a happier & healthier future. Check out more scintillating info all about me on my website and take the first step…come say hello….

03/04/2022

Following the success of my Exam Stress Workshops I’m now offering 1:1 sessions for young people in the run up to exam season. We’ll follow the (no) ‘PROBS’ framework focussing on Preparation, Resilience, Optimism, Behaviours & Success. Procrastination has been a constant theme throughout these sessions and the direct link between this unhelpful behaviour and stress can’t be ignored. Please contact me to book the student in your life a stress relieving session asap hello@lornaaharveypsych.com

21/02/2022

And we are up and away. I’ve added an extra date so if you want the student in your life to understand and control their stress levels in the run up to their exams please register your interest.

15/02/2022

Just working on the final modules for my first in a series of workshops grounded in behavioural psychology. If the student in your life is struggling with exam related stress then please reach out for more information on this interactive small group approach designed to re-frame our relationship with stress. Workshops will be held at the Family Well-being Centre, Farnborough Road. Email me at hello@lornaharveypsych.com
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29/08/2021

Have you or someone in your life reached breaking point?
54% of teenage boys experiencing mental health challenges put a brave face on it. When it comes to our mental health bravery is the ability to look fear, loss or confusion in the face, say 'time to move aside, you're holding me back' and reach out for professional support from a fully qualified practitioner.
Don't allow yourself to move into feeling hopeless.
Should you feel close to breaking point please come say hello today and we will embrace positive change together......

01/07/2021

09/11/2020

Time for change? My individual counseling sessions have at their foundation the goal of helping you to function at your very best. The aim is to help you achieve a more complete self-understanding; to develop skills for improving relationships and to find new ways to cope with stress and anxiety. Working together we can break negative and self-destructive patterns and increase self-esteem and self-confidence. 6 sessions for £300 remote or socially distanced 1:1

12/08/2020

If you’re feeling as if you may be making choices that don’t improve your life then maybe it’s time to make some changes? Or has life sent some new challenges your way? Maybe you are struggling with complex grief or have a child who seems withdrawn or worries? I offer 1:1 emotion focused therapy which will give you a safe place to explore why you feel the way you do and what steps can be taken to improve how you cope, react and re-assess. 6 sessions for £300...availability evenings and weekends.

04/06/2020

15/03/2020

Recent advances in neuroimaging tools have resulted in researchers being able to ‘see’ experiences of relationship and emotion in the brain. Neuroimaging has found that measurable structural changes occur within the brain as a result of interpersonal and cognitive therapy. These research findings confirm what many therapists have empirically demonstrated for decades now: that counseling within a healthy therapeutic relationship supports positive change in individuals. Dr John J. Ratey tells us that ‘experiences, thoughts, actions and emotions actually change the structure of our brains…indeed, once we understand how the brain develops, we can train our brains for health, vibrancy and longevity’.

11/03/2020

Did you know that our brain is directly impacted during the menopause? All of the bodily symptoms are driven from our brains and triggered by the decline in oestrogen. It is vital we REDUCE stress in our 40’s as cortisol (our stress hormone) works in balance with oestrogen. Stress goes up: oestrogen goes down. My approach to therapy incorporates a deep understanding of this transition and the strategies needed to ensure you prioritise brain health and mental wellbeing throughout this life transition....let’s talk!

06/03/2020

I have been trained to the highest level in the theory, research base and practice of psychotherapy. My research has focused on the psychology of ageing, menopause within the workplace, neuro-informed practices and emotion focused therapy. Talking therapies effectively enable people to understand themselves better, alleviate any distress and create a happier and brighter future. Wednesday evening appointments now available.