Lorna Francis

If it feels as though everything is getting too much, that your mind just cannot focus or slow down, or that there is something you want to talk through, therapy may be for you. Being in a confidential, empathic and non-judgemental environment with a trained and experienced professional listening and providing support can help you start to lead a more fulfilling life.

During my 15 years experience, I work with many varied concerns and issues within the NHS, private practice, a psychiatric hospital and prisons. Together we can discuss and explore what you're experiencing and how we can work together to help support you in living a life that you want to live. Qualifications and Training - First Class BA (Hons) Integrative-Relational Counselling Advanced Diploma, Integrative Counselling Level 7 Post Grad Diploma in Trauma (COSRT) Specialist Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy Certificate in Psychosexual Psychotherapy (ongoing) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Working with Anger Group Facilitation and Dynamics Psychology of Criminal Behaviour The Rewind Technique EMDR in Therapy & Coaching (Certified, Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing) EFT (Level 2, Emotional Freedom Technique) IFS (Internal Family Systems) BACP/OU online course Continuous Professional Development (CPD) - Working with Guilt and Shame Mindfulness and Addiction Attachment Patterns Working with Suicide PTSD, Trauma and Beyond Conflict, Challenge and Confrontation in Groups Perverse Ways of Relating Working with Narcissism EFT with Couples Mindfulness Training Working with Couple Bereavement Polyvagal Informed Therapy - Creating Safety and Connection with Trauma Clients Mindfulness Training Existential Courage Moving Your Practice Online Single Session Therapy Equality & Diversity GDPR & Information Governance Infection & Prevention Control Working with Neurodiversity EMDR Attachment Focused EMDR - Improving Skills STOPSO, COFRA 121 Embodied Psychotherapy I am required by the BACP and NCPS to consistently continue my professional development and myself in the field of psychological therapies. Accreditation: I am a Registered Member of the BACP, an Accredited Registered member of NCPS, a member of the ICO and have an enhanced DBS certificate.

Self-esteem, trauma, anxiety, anger management, bereavement.

I have many years experience and training and believe that a good counselling relationship, that is built on trust is pivotal for providing you a space to talk freely. You can learn about yourself, past experiences and have an understanding of your emotions and certain behaviours. Together we can support you to find self-acceptance and heal, gain more awareness of yourself and your relationships with others and to feel deeper connections in your life. As every person is unique, every way of working is too. I tailor therapy to the needs of the individual using the skills and techniques from Relational, Humanistic, Transactional Analysis, Psychosexual, CBT and Psychodynamic, Mindfulness, EMDR, EFT, IFS, Somatic, Polyvagal and other trauma informed modalities.