DR LAUREN MAWN

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE

As a Clinical Psychologist, I offer a warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can feel safe to explore your thoughts, feelings, and challenges. I work collaboratively with individuals, couples, families, and groups to help them understand their distress, develop insight, and move toward meaningful change.

I have a special interest in working with families and couples, supporting them to strengthen relationships, improve communication, and navigate life’s challenges together. My approach is grounded in empathy, respect, and a deep belief in people’s capacity for growth.

I believe in empowering people to draw on their own strengths, resilience, and resources. My approach is flexible and person-centred, tailored to your unique needs and goals.

I have over 10 years experience in the NHS, academia and private practice. I work with adults, children, and young people, supporting a wide range of emotional and psychological concerns, including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship issues, parenting challenges, the impact of physical health conditions, and experiences of shame and adjustment.

My academic background includes a BSc (Hons) in Psychology, a Master’s in Sport and Exercise Psychology, a PhD in Transformational Leadership, and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy). I’ve also received training in evidence-based approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Family and Systemic Therapy, Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, and Mindfulness. I integrate these approaches to provide a tailored and effective therapy experience.

Being a psychologist is a deep privilege. I value witnessing clients grow in self-understanding, improve their relationships, and reconnect with a sense of purpose and compassion. I am also committed to inclusive practice, with experience working with LGBTQI+ individuals, diverse families, and people from a range of cultural backgrounds.

Training and qualifications

Qualifications

• Intermediate Certificate in Systemic Family Therapy        
• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Transformational Leadership
• Post Graduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCertHE)
• MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology 
• Psychology BSc (Hons)

Training 

• 2022: Mindfulness Long Covid. 
• 2021: Working with LGBTQI people  in families. Amanda Middleton 
• 2022: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Conference 
• 2021: European Association of Behaviour and Cognitive Psychotherapy Conference 
• 2020: Cultural Competence in Therapy. Nafsiyat Intercultural Therapy Centre 
• 2020: Working with Families with Chronic Health Conditions. Tavistock and Portman 
• 2020: Uncertainty Distress in the Context of Coronavirus 
• 2019: DNA-V: ACT for Children and Young People. Dr Louise Hayes 
• 2019: Accredited Supervisors Training for Clinical Psychologists 
• 2018: Introduction to Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, Kim Goulding, 

ACCREDITATION TO PROFESSIONAL BODIES

• Member of the Health Professional Council HCPC

AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST

• Adjustment
• Anger
• Anxiety (GAD, health, panic, phobia, social
• Assertiveness
• Attachment
• Behaviour that challenges
• Bereavement
• Child Related Issues 
• Chronic Illness
• Family Issues
• Parenting Issues
• Relationships
• Self-esteem
• Shame & self criticism 
• Stress including work related
• Suicidal thoughts