Hi, my name is Lorna Burns and I am a Clinical Psychologist with training in Psychotherapy working from a professional practice in Howick Village. I work with men and women from all walks of life and enjoy working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. I have experience with most aspects of human living and can work with complex problems as well as those that arise in ordinary life.  I believe that psychological health is as important as physical health and that it is well worth the investment of time to resolve persistent problems. I offer psychological and psychotherapy treatment for a wide range of issues.

Read further below about psychology and psychotherapy and how these treatments may benefit you.

Psychology is a vast field of study into human thinking, behaviour and emotion. Clinical psychology tends to deal with more severe problems like depression and anxiety and makes use of assessment and diagnosis of the problem to direct treatment for the client. This can take the form of short-term therapy and sometimes medication.

A Clinical Psychologist is trained to do this work quickly and efficiently and often will work in consultation with your doctor.

As your therapist, I will listen to your problems, ask questions and make an assessment of what the most significant issues are. I will then advise you on how to resolve those issues. This may mean further therapy sessions and a referral to the doctor for follow-up. Psychological treatment can be conducted in as little as 6-12 sessions for an acute problem (one that has happened recently).

DO YOU SUFFER FROM ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS?

• Depression
• Low Mood / Irritability
• Anxiety / Panic Attacks
• Mood Swings
• Suicidal Feelings

You could benefit from Psychological Treatment

Psychotherapy is a process of working in a deep and progressive way with problems that are persistent. It is usual to look at your history and relationships in therapy and sometimes to talk about dreams and memories that arise for you. Psychotherapy is a journey of self-discovery in which talking about yourself and your life reveals difficult aspects that can be understood and treated satisfactorily in a psychological way. 

As your therapist, I acknowledge you as a unique individual and work with your specific problems in therapy.  The therapeutic journey can be difficult at times but it is always interesting and can lead to significant changes in how you live your life and the relationships you have.

DO YOU HAVE PROBLEMS THAT DON'T SEEM TO GO AWAY?

• Recurrent Depression
• Always Worrying
• Anger Issues
• Difficulty in Relationships

You could benefit from Psychotherapy treatment

I am a Clinical Psychologist with training in Psychotherapy and Neuropsychotherapy. I provide a confidential and professional relationship in which you can address issues that are troubling you. I am trained to deal with a variety of psychological conditions in both short-term and long-term therapy.  

In caring for my clients, I consider all aspects of their health and will discuss: 

• Psychotherapy
• Diet / Nutrition
• Medication
• Exercise / Relaxation
• Body Work

I may sometimes refer to other therapists and professionals in those fields to support the therapeutic work.

I believe in treatment that is holistic and realistic, tailored to suit the specific needs of the client.

TREATMENT OFFERED FOR

Confidentiality & Privacy

All work is done in the strictest confidence and in accordance with the Privacy Act. I work from the quiet premises at 1A Cook Street, Howick Village.

Registration & Licence

I am registered with the New Zealand Psychologists Board and hold a current licence as a Clinical Psychologist. I am a full member of the New Zealand Psychologists Society.

Qualifications & Experience

I have a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology from Rhodes University in South Africa.  I am qualified as a psychologist, psychotherapist and neuropsychotherapist have been working in the field since 1994. 

I emigrated to New Zealand in 2003 and have worked in both a District Health Board and Private Practice in Nelson before moving to Auckland in 2012.

1A Cook Street, Howick, Auckland
lornamcburns@gmail.com
021-216-5357