Dr Lorena Tussis

Clinical Psychologist

Dr Lorena Tussis

Clinical Psychologist

Pronouns: She/her

Bsc, Msc, PsychD

Dr Lorena Tussis is a Clinical Psychologist with a background in neuroscience and over a decade of experience across the NHS, charitable organisations and private practice. She holds a BSc in Neuroscience, an MSc in Psychology of Mental Health, and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology — and currently serves as Clinical Lead for Support and Safeguarding at the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, where she leads psychological strategy, consultation and supervision, and provides expert guidance on trauma-informed practice.

Her clinical work is broad and complex, spanning anxiety, depression and mood disorders, eating disorders, bereavement, self-esteem, workplace stress, identity and relationship difficulties, and the psychological impact of physical health conditions — including specialist work in health psychology and psycho-oncology, making her one of very few therapists equipped to support clients navigating serious illness alongside its emotional and psychological toll.

Lorena brings a warm, thoughtful and collaborative approach to therapy, and is deeply committed to creating a space that feels safe, respectful and genuinely empowering. Her style is integrative and tailored to each individual, drawing on CBT, ACT, CFT, mindfulness, systemic and psychodynamic models — always working with clients rather than prescribing to them, helping build insight, resilience and hope as they move towards a life that feels more balanced and fulfilling.

Areas of Specialism

• Anxiety

• Anxiety - Stress

• Anxiety - Death

• Anxiety - Health

• Depression - Low Mood

• Grief / Bereavement / Loss

• Miscarriage

• Infertility

• Gender Identity Issues

• Low Self-Esteem

• Health conditions - Acute / Long Term

• Health Condition - Cancer

• Long-term and acute mental health challenges linked to health problems

• Long COVID

• Psycho-oncology

• Eating disorders

• Couple's problems

• Self-esteem

• Workplace challenges

• Other relational issues

• Identity & sexuality

Conditions & Difficulties Treated

Commonly Treated Difficulties

• Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

• ADHD

• Anxiety - Agoraphobia

• Anxiety - Generalised (GAD)

• Anxiety - Panic / Panic Attacks

• Anxiety - Performance

• Anxiety - Separation

• Anxiety - Fears of abandonment

• Anxiety - Social

• Anxiety - Phobias

• Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)

• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

• Alexithymia - difficulty identifying/ expressing  emotions

• Bi-Polar Disorder

• Body Image Problems

• Chronic Fatigue / ME

• Depression - Major

• Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum

• Depression - Seasonal Affective Disorder

• Self Harm

• Eating Disorders - Anorexia & Bulimia

• Eating Disorders - Over Eating & Weight Loss

• Emotional Regulation

• Family Issues - Adoption

• Family Issues - Blended families

• Family Issues - Conflict

• Parenting Issues

• Menopause

• Carer Problems

• Hoarding

• LGBTQI+ Related Issues

• Loneliness

• Pain management

• Perfectionism

• Procrastination

• Skin/Hair picking (tricotillomania / dermatillomania)

• Sleep - Problems

• Sleep - Insomnia

• Relationship - Attachment issues

• Relationship - Codependency

• Relationship - Communication difficulties

• Relationship - Doubt in relationship

• Relationship - Infidelity, affairs & betrayals

• Relationship - Intimacy

• Relationship - Separation & Divorce

• Sexual dysfunction

• Career Coaching

• Life transitions

• Work - Bullying

• Work - General Problems

• Work - Redundancy

• Work - Stress

• Menstrual Health

Therapeutic Approaches & Models

• Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)

• Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Mindfulness

• Couple therapy

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Integrative Therapy

• Person-centred therapy

• Interpersonal therapy          

• Psychodynamic therapy          

• Schema Therapy

• Solution Focused Therapy

• Systemic Couples Therapy          

• Systemic Family therapy                      
  
  

  Training in Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule - complete from February

  It is a standardised assessment tool used by trained clinicians to help assess and diagnose Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). ADOS involves a series of structured and semi-structured activities that allow the clinician to observe social interaction, communication, play, and restricted or repetitive behaviours.

  ADOS is not a therapy itself. It is part of a diagnostic assessment, often used alongside developmental history, questionnaires, and clinical interviews, and can be used with children, adolescents, and adults.

Therapy Type Lorena can provide:

• Individual

• Couples / Relationship

• Group / Family

Lorena works with:

• Adolescents (10 - 15 Years)

• Adolescents (16 - 18 Years)

• Adults (19-65+ Years)

• Children (Under 10 years)                                 

Lorena is fluent in:

• Italian

• English

Insurance companies registered with:

• Vitality Health

Professional Training & Accreditations

• Bsc Neuroscience (2014)

• Msc Psychology of Mental Health (conversion) 2016

• PsychD in Clinical Psychology (2021)

Client Testimonials

Transwoman, 29 with depression 

“You have a calming way of making difficult conversations feel manageable. As the sessions have come to an end, I feel lighter, clearer, and more capable.”

Woman, 55 with anxiety and self-esteem challenges

“Thank you for helping me build confidence and set healthier boundaries.  I no longer feel like a passive observer in my life, but rather a protagonist.”

Man, 34 with cancer diagnosis

“Thank you for helping me through the most difficult period of my life. heard and understood. From the first session, your warmth and empathy made it easier for me to open up about things I had struggled to share with anyone else.”

Couple 43 and 49

“Thank you for helping us rebuild closeness after months of disconnection. You helped us turn difficult conversations into opportunities for healing and growth.