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Lorena Balbinot Psychotherapist - Trauma Recovery Therapy London E8Lorena Balbinot:

Psychotherapist – Trauma Recovery Therapy (UKCP, HCPC, NCPS)

I am a psychotherapist specialising in working with trauma and complex trauma.

My passion is helping people who feel stuck, unsatisfied, or disempowered in their life regain a sense of hope, meaning, hope, and empowerment again.

My training includes a Master’s in Integrative Arts Psychotherapy (4 years), Body-Centred Humanistic Counselling (3 years), Somatic Experiencing (3+ years), and Deep Brain Reorienting (2 years).

Additionally, I have trained in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (level 1), Relational Trauma Therapy (level 2), TIST (Level 1) and have been trained directly by Janina Fisher, Dick Schwartz (IFS), Deb Dana, Steven Porges, Linda Thai, Daniel Siegel, and Carolyn Spring.

In the last 10 years, I have been working in world-renowned residential settings for trauma recovery, in the charity sector (addiction & families services) and in residential and outpatient NHS services (acute mental health, early intervention for psychosis, Alzheimer’s, and mental health).

My clinical experience includes working with: PTSD, CPTSD, BPD, stress, burnout, chronic pain and fatigue, depression, shame, anger management, anxiety and anxiety disorders, dissociation and dissociative disorders, narcissistic abuse, codependence, cultic and spiritual abuse, racial and gender abuse, sexuality, relational and intimacy difficulties, addictions, psychosis, self-harming and suicidality.

The way in which I work is collaborative, relational, and educational. Ultimately, what I care about is empowering my clients with self-awareness, knowledge and skills so that they can take the reins of their life back in their hands and lead the satisfying life they deserve.

 

***If you require more information and guidance about therapy, please use the contact form at the bottom of this page.***

Lorena Balbinot – Working Hours

Wednesday – 12.00 pm – 3.00 pm

Contact Details

Lorena Balbinot, Psychotherapist – Trauma Recovery Therapy, can be reached using the following:
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.lorenabalbinot.com

Offers client Sessions In Languages Other Than English

– Italian.

Clients Lorena Balbinot Works With

Client Issues Lorena Deals With

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Helping you to rebuild a sense of safety.

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Sex Therapy (Sex & Intimacy Issues)

Addressing sexual & intimacy issues to make your sex life more pleasurable.

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Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Overcoming extreme emotional issues.

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Anger Management

Managing the symptoms of your anger issues & controlling your reactions.

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Work & Family Conflict Issues

Seeking resolution through short-term goal-oriented forms of counselling.

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Stress, Panic Attacks, Anxiety & Depression

Help wellbeing & day-to-day functioning.

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Relationships

Exploring feelings about current & past relationships, or relationships in general.

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Cultural Issues of Identity & Belonging

Helping cultural identity & diversity issues.

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Loneliness

Explores the emotional & psychological issues that might lead to isolation.

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Attachment-Based Issues

Identifying past attachment patterns & developing new healthier attachment skills.

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Substance Abuse & Addiction

Helping you to explore the underlying causes of your addiction issues.

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Helping overcome behavioural patterns.

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Sexuality & Sexual Health

Helping you deal with the psychological aspects of sexual health & wellbeing.

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Self-Harm

Helping people work on expressing their feelings in a more positive way.

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Body Image Issues

A negative or unhealthy body image can be distressing in your daily life.

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Childhood Trauma & PTSD

Helping overcome ongoing adverse events experienced as a child.

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Chronic Pain & Illness

Preventing a detriment to the physical & psychological well-being of the sufferer

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Eating Disorders

When your relationship to food is complicated or beyond your control.

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Life Transitions

Dealing with important changes or adjustments in your life that impact you.

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Bereavement, Grief & Loss

Supporting you through grief & adjusting to a new life.

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Motivation

Helping you set and achieve the goals that are important to you.

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Low Self-Esteem & Self-Confidence

Explore the roots of your low self-esteem issues & address your current symptoms.

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Pregnancy Loss

Helping express & process emotions in a supportive & non-judgemental space.

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Trauma

Helping you to talk openly & receive support about your traumatic experience.

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Sexual Orientation (LGBTQIA+)

Helping you support your gender, romantic or sexual identity issues.

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Bipolar & Mood Disorders

Managing your symptoms & helping you to let go of internalised stigma.

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Domestic & Emotional Abuse

Mental and Emotional Abuse is the deliberate & unethical misuse of power.

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Codependency

Overcome control issues, low self-esteem, poor boundaries & ‘saviour’ mentality.

Therapy Modalities Lorena uses With Clients

Mindfulness Therapy & Counselling

Mindfulness

Helping to control your thoughts & feelings, rather than be controlled by them.

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Body-Oriented Psychotherapy

Working with your body & mind to achieve balance & improve your overall well-being.

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Humanistic Psychotherapy

Focusing on a you as a whole & with a core belief that humans are innately good.

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Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Develop self-awareness & understanding of past influences on present behaviour.

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Gestalt Therapy

Focusing on the present moment to help your personal growth & balance.

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Integrative Psychotherapy

A unifying psychotherapy helping affirm the inherent value of each individual.

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Person-Centred Therapy

Guiding you to seek & tackle your own natural self-healing process.

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Creative Arts Therapy

Helping reduce your stress & providing a positive effect on your mental health.

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Bioenergetic Analysis

Helping you identify where physical or emotional distress manifests in your body.

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What Is Psychotherapy?

Dealing with past events that make you feel unsafe, helpless or vulnerable.

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Attachment-Based Issues

Identifying past attachment patterns & developing new healthier attachment skills.

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Art and Drama Therapy

A very cathartic way of working through painful emotions & past traumas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Should I Seek Therapy?

Many people, new to this type of help, believe that they need to be suffering from “mental illness” or serious “psychological problems”, or be in crisis in order for therapy and counselling to be appropriate for them. This is a common misconception; anyone can benefit from therapy when it comes to helping you deal with your personal feelings and problems, make positive changes in your life, and understand yourself better.

So what is therapy and counselling? If you’re new to this world then the first steps can sometimes be the most difficult. Therapy can be a very effective treatment for a whole range of personal problems covering areas from physical and emotional problems, different types of behavioural disorders, through to human sexuality issues and a host of wellbeing and complementary therapy techniques.

Any problem you have that is causing you concern, anxiety or distress is a valid and appropriate reason to reach out and find a therapist and talk to them about it. Far from something to be ashamed of, acknowledging your vulnerability and asking for help is a sign of maturity and strength.

If you feel that you have a desire and are committed to making changes in your life in order to overcome your current problems and achieve more long-term satisfaction, psychological wellbeing and personal fulfilment, then you are ready to seek therapy. We are here to help you work through a wide range of therapy issues that might be troubling you.

Will Information About Me Be Safe & Secure?

It is quite normal to be hesitant when it comes to sharing private and intimate information about yourself with a stranger. You may fear that you will receive judgment from your therapist, or that your therapist will share your details with others.

HQ Therapy Rooms takes your privacy and confidentiality very seriously. Our therapists are required to keep everything said in therapy sessions between you, just like your doctor is required to keep your records private.

For therapy to be effective, there must be unconditional trust built between you and your therapist, and this relies on a shared understanding of confidentiality. It applies to the outside world as well: it is standard practice for therapists not to acknowledge their clients if they run into them outside of the therapy rooms in order to help protect their client’s confidentiality. Read our full privacy policy for more information.

Can I Contact You For Advice About Getting Therapy?

Talking about your thoughts and feelings with a supportive therapist can often make you feel better and help you face your problems. It feels good to be listened to and to know that someone cares about you and wants to help. It is important that you find a therapist with whom you feel comfortable and can build a trusting relationship to help you make positive changes in your life.

But how do you know what type of therapy is right for you? Taking the first steps in finding the right therapist can be the biggest hurdle for newcomers, so we have made it easy. Simply fill out the form below in confidence, and one of our fully qualified referral therapists can work with you to make sure you connect with the right practitioner and receive the correct therapy and counselling services you require.

Our practitioners deal with a wide range of therapy issues using different types of therapy modalities tailored for the types of clients we work with. We also cater for people who are beset with financial difficulties, offering them services ranging from low-cost therapy and reduced rate therapy, to working with seasoned, qualified and accredited talking therapists.