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I’M LORNA DEVINE: PSYCHOLOGIST, CBT THERAPIST, COACH & FOUNDER OF
The Devine Method .
Coaching
CBT therapy
Ready TO OVERCOME YOUR BARRIERS, Feel CALMER & REACH YOUR Full POTENTIAL?
My curated methodology blends evidence-based therapies like CBT with compassion-focused therapy, life & high-performance coaching & mindfulness.
With over 13 years of experience immersed in different forms of therapy, I provide support to help you let go of high-functioning anxiety, manage stress effectively and elevate your performance.
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Each programme, aside from CBT therapy, is tailored to support your unique needs using my bespoke holistic methodology: The Devine Method®.
Recalibrate
Discover a bespoke and powerful blend of holistic coaching and therapy.
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REALIGN
Experience targeted business coaching for performance, wellbeing and mindset.
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Online CBT Therapy
Nurture yourself with online cognitive behavioural therapy for anxiety, stress and more.
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About LORNA
Lorna Devine
CBT Therapist and High-Performance Coach
BSc MSc PPD PgDip
From my own professional experience, I knew traditional therapy alone wasn’t enough for me to manage my high-functioning anxiety or other people’s, in my new business. Having already studied Psychology for my undergraduate and a MSc in Clinical Psychology and Mental Health, I also qualified as a life coach and personal performance coach. I undertook training in complementary areas including holistic coaching, mindfulness, compassion-focused therapy, spiritual coaching, alignment, and energy mastery. I explored other healing modalities such as acupuncture, reiki, sound healing, and breathwork. I was determined to find an effective blend of different disciplines.
Growing up, I was extremely driven and ambitious. But underneath it all, high-functioning anxiety was always present. During my university years everyone viewed me as smiley and upbeat, breezing through exams and effortlessly achieving my goals. After graduating, I began working in the NHS and for private organisations as one of their youngest therapists.
On the outside, everyone thought I had it all together. I appeared ‘successful’ but on the inside, high-functioning anxiety was taking its toll. I felt things very deeply, I was stuck in cycles of burnout, self-doubt, overthinking and worry. I based my self-worth purely on how much I achieved. This left me feeling exhausted, chronically stressed and it was impacting my health, wellbeing and relationships.
Eventually, my body began to show me clear signs to slow down and stop. This led me down a path of self-discovery and personal growth. While spending time in Bali, I created an action plan to start my business and gradually transition out of my NHS roles.
It was time for a change.
From my own professional experience, I knew traditional therapy alone wasn’t enough for me to manage my high-functioning anxiety or other people’s, in my new business. Having already studied Psychology for my undergraduate and a MSc in Clinical Psychology and Mental Health, I also qualified as a life coach and personal performance coach. I undertook training in complementary areas including holistic coaching, mindfulness, compassion-focused therapy, spiritual coaching, alignment, and energy mastery. I explored other healing modalities such as acupuncture, reiki, sound healing, and breathwork. I was determined to find an effective blend of different disciplines.
Growing up, I was extremely driven and ambitious. But underneath it all, high-functioning anxiety was always present. During my university years everyone viewed me as smiley and upbeat, breezing through exams and effortlessly achieving my goals. After graduating, I began working in the NHS and for private organisations as one of their youngest therapists.
On the outside, everyone thought I had it all together. I appeared ‘successful’ but on the inside, high-functioning anxiety was taking its toll. I felt things very deeply, I was stuck in cycles of burnout, self-doubt, overthinking and worry. I based my self-worth purely on how much I achieved. This left me feeling exhausted, chronically stressed and it was impacting my health, wellbeing and relationships.
Eventually, my body began to show me clear signs to slow down and stop. This led me down a path of self-discovery and personal growth. While spending time in Bali, I created an action plan to start my business and gradually transition out of my NHS roles.
It was time for a change.
My range of skills and techniques expanded, until I was able to manage my own high-functioning anxiety and heal burnout with a powerful fusion of evidence-based therapies, transformative tools, and personalised coaching. This journey and the years of work and training led to the creation of my own method - The Devine Method.
Using this method, I now help individuals, entrepreneurs and leaders to get unstuck, overcome burnout and high-functioning anxiety, elevate their performance and finally feel a sense of well-deserved calm.
“If anyone is on the fence as to whether or not they should work with Lorna, don’t wait. Do the work. Investing in yourself is so worth it and when you have the support of a coach like Lorna, it’s just going to help you realize your goals so much faster.
I want to write a testimonial for a coach who tremendously helped me through a difficult season in life. I am so happy we found you Lorna. The work the two of us have done these past months together have proven to be invaluable to me, my marriage and my business. The grace and compassion you have shown to me while I have struggled has really put into perspective the type of grace and compassion that I would like to lead with in my daily life. The work you do is incredibly important. While you are there to show what to work on, it’s up to the student to put it into action to improve their lives.
I hope that others you work with, transform their lives for the better because you helped them as much as you have helped me. The inner calm and peace I feel not only in my body and in my spirit came into focus because of your help. I will forever be grateful for our work together. I am going to miss our conversations but I also have a solid foundation to build upon due to our work. I appreciate you and your help. It’s been a very difficult path these past 6 months. Lots has happened as you know in our months of working together and I honestly am lighter, calmer and feel passion in my work again because of it.”
– Samantha, Entrepreneur (Recalibrate)
“If you are looking for a coach to help you define and achieve what is most important to you, I can highly recommend working with Lorna.
Prior to working with Lorna I had been through a corporate takeover and was at a career crossroads. Lorna helped me get clarity about what was most important to me and work towards those goals. Along the journey I also learned a better balance of expectation and acceptance. It's a cliché, but life is about the journey and gradual progress, the outcome will take care of itself! Lorna was a great sounding board and provided me with an added layer of accountability while establishing new routines and expectations (for myself).”
– Graham, Resource Industry Executive (Recalibrate)
“Prior to working with you, I was feeling very anxious, had very low self-esteem and was worrying about everything. I now feel like a very different person who is so much kinder to themselves.
Less stressed and anxious too. I’m able to listen to my body and needs without feeling guilty. Working with you has transformed my home life and most importantly my mental health. Everyone is happier, relaxed and it feels like there is less tension in the house. I feel happier in my own skin. For anyone thinking of working with you, I would say put yourself first and go for it. I now have many tools to continue working on myself so that I can progress further. I am definitely going to continue to treat myself with more compassion and work on getting more sleep. This has really made a big difference in the last few months. I will also work with my sensitivities more rather than working against them.”
– Anonymous, Model/Content Creator (Recalibrate)
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My journey
I coped with childhood experiences through overworking and became a high achiever.
2009-2013
Studied Psychology (undergraduate) and Clinical Psychology and Mental Health (Masters). Worked as an Assistant Psychologist and Research Assistant at University of Sussex, Harley Street, and University Hospital Southampton.
2013-2019
Worked as an Assistant Psychologist, Schools Outreach Therapist and Trainer, Psychologist and then qualified as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. Also qualified as a Life Coach and Personal Performance Coach. Worked with thousands of clients in the NHS, private, education, and research sectors, including The Priory, University College London, and The Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families. Experienced burnout and physical health issues.
2019
Travelled to Bali and worked remotely. Taking time out to travel and recharge led me down a path of self-discovery. I realised I wasn’t living in alignment with my core values and needed to create a life where I was able to do what I love, whilst also looking after myself and my nervous system. Upon my return, I left one of my roles as a therapist and started my own business.
2014-2021
I went on my own self-discovery and personal growth journey, doing inner work with different coaches/mentors and exploring different modalities. I came to realise that true freedom from chronic stress, high-functioning anxiety and burnout needed a blended, nuanced approach – so I created a method to help other people (The Devine Method®).
With over a decade of experience in the therapy and coaching industry, I have now had the privilege of working with diverse clients: members of the global Royal Family, athletes, high-level executives, leaders and entrepreneurs, from thriving start-up founders to tech giants in Silicon Valley.
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Academic Qualifications (Psychology)
PgDip in CYP-IAPT Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (Distinction)
Interpersonal Psychotherapy - Adolescent Skills Training (IPT-AST)
Acceptance-Action Coaching, Therapy and Training - registered member of AAACTT
MSc Clinical Psychology and Mental Health (Distinction)
BSc (Hons) in Psychology (First Class)
Coaching Qualifications
Certificate in Life Coaching
Diploma in Life Coaching and Personal Performance Coaching (Trained at The Coaching Academy, the world’s leading Coach Training Academy recognised by the International Coach Federation)
Mindfulness Qualifications
Mindfulness Practitioner Training (King’s College London)
Certificate in Mindfulness and Coaching
I have received training to:
Deliver prevention programs
Administer psychometric / neuropsychological assessments
Deliver training in other forms of therapy and coaching including Systemic Therapy; Family Therapy; Multi-Family Therapy Groups in schools; Interpersonal Psychotherapy; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT); Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT); Mentalisation-based Therapy (MBT); and Holistic Coaching.
I regularly attend Continuing Professional Development events relevant to Coaching, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, other forms of therapy, and have regular supervision to ensure that I am practicing safely and ethically within the evolving scope of practice.
