Principal clinical psychologist, Tavistock and Portman Clinic, UK

Areas of expertise

Clinical psychology
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Compassion-focused therapy
Narrative therapy
Systemic therapy
Anxiety and depression
Sexuality, gender identity, and sexual and reproductive health

“I chose to focus on gender identity development in my psychology practice because transgender and nonbinary people make up one of the most misunderstood and marginalized groups in society. It is a challenging area to work in, on multiple levels, but I’m very driven to help this community and contribute to change in this area.”

— Lorna Hobbs, DClinPsy, PhD

Areas of expertise

Clinical psychology
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Compassion-focused therapy
Narrative therapy
Systemic therapy
Anxiety and depression
Sexuality, gender identity, and sexual and reproductive health

— Lorna Hobbs, DClinPsy, PhD

Career

Gender Identity Development Service at the Tavistock and Portman Clinic – Principal clinical psychologist
University College London Medical School – Tutor in clinical and professional practice
Freelance workshop facilitator in gender and sexuality within the National Health Service, universities, social care, and third-sector organizations
Published nine articles in peer-reviewed journals and academic books
Health and Care Professions Council-registered clinical psychologist

Education

University of East London – Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
University College London – PhD in psychosexual difficulties
University of Queensland – Bachelor of Science in psychological science

Awards and achievements

Awarded National Institute for Health and Care Research School for Primary Care Research PhD Scholarship, 2011

Academic memberships

Member of the World Professional Association of Transgender Health

Appearances and publications in other media

The Journal of Sex Research, vol. 56, no. 7, pp. 937–46,

02 Sep 2019

Help-Seeking for Sexual Difficulties and the Potential Role of Interactive Digital Interventions: Findings from the Third British National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles

The British Journal of Psychiatry, vol. 202, no. 4, pp. 277–83.,

01 Apr 2013

Ethnic Variations in Pathways into Early Intervention Services for Psychosis

Flo articles reviewed by Lorna Hobbs, DClinPsy, PhD