WELCOME TO THE LOTUS PSYCHOLOGY PRACTICE
The Lotus Psychology Practice is a specialist psychology clinic in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire providing psychological assessment and evidence-based therapy for adults, children and families.
We are a team of highly specialised Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) registered Clinical, Health and Counselling Psychologists and allied Health Professionals. All Psychologists working at The Lotus Psychology Practice have been specifically selected for their professional expertise to work within our Child & Adolescent and Adult Services.
Our team is committed to providing personalised care that considers each individual's unique circumstances and needs. Our approach is rooted in research and focused on empowering you to enact meaningful and lasting changes in your life.
Expert Psychological Service, led by Dr Morvwen Duncan
Dr Morvwen Duncan is the Founder and Lead Clinical Psychologist of The Lotus Psychology Practice. She has over a decade of experience working across NHS adult mental health services, neurology and health settings, and child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS), including senior roles at National & Specialist services at Great Ormond Street Hospital and South London and Maudsley NHS Trust.
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Alongside her clinical work, Dr Morvwen Duncan is actively involved in research, teaching and professional training. She regularly speaks at international conferences and publishes in academic journals, having worked at international universities including University College London, Cambridge University and Harvard Medical School.
Dr Morvwen Duncan founded The Lotus Psychology Practice with a vision to provide mental health care that is accessible, individualised and evidence-based, combining clinical expertise and excellence with a personalised approach.
Dr Duncan oversees the clinical approach of the practice and works with a carefully selected team of Psychologists to ensure consistently high standards of care across all services.
Dr Morvwen Duncan
Lead Clinical Psychologist
Founder of The Lotus Psychology Practice
Why Choose The Lotus Psychology Practice
Founded by Dr Morvwen Duncan, who has worked as a Clinical Lead in the NHS with specialist expertise across child, family and adult mental health.
Led by a highly experienced Clinical Psychologist
Carefully matched Clinicians
We don't assign you to whoever is available, we match you with the Psychologist best suited to your needs.
Specialist expertise across the team
Our clinicians are selected for their experience across child, adolescent, and adult services, including neurodevelopmental conditions, trauma and complex presentations.
Consistent, high-quality care and clinical excellence
All clinicians are HCPC registered and work within an evidence-based clinical framework, guided by NICE Guidelines.
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Appointments are available in person and online, with availability Monday - Sunday.
Flexible and accessible support
Working alongside other professionals
Our care is co-ordinated with other professionals when needed, for example, the NHS, medical professionals and adoption support services.
Our team of highly specialised Child Psychologists provide psychological assessment and evidence-based therapy to children and young people for a range of mental health and emotional difficulties.
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​The multi-disciplinary team specialise in comprehensive assessments of Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and ADHD, in line with NICE (National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence) guidelines.
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We provide Cognitive Assessments to understand a young persons learning strengths and areas of difficulty, and to identify general and/or specific learning difficulties such as Dyslexia.
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We are a registered provider with local authorities to provide services through the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund (ASGSF).
ADULT SERVICES
Our team of Clinical, Health and Counselling Psychologists working within our Adult Service provide psychological assessment and evidence-based therapy, which are tailored to you and your goals.
​The multi-disciplinary team specialise in comprehensive assessments of Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and ADHD, in line with NICE (National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence) guidelines. We are able to offer Cognitive Assessments, in the context of Neurological or Health-related concerns.
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We have a specialist team of Perinatal & Parent-Infant Psychologists who work within our Perinatal and Parent-Infant Mental Health and Wellbeing Service. This includes working with individuals, couples and families to help them manage the difficulties associated with conception, pregnancy, the post natal period or early infant years.
Our specialist Health and Neuropsychology Service supports adults living with neurological conditions, long-term health conditions, and medically related difficulties.
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As seen in...
British Medical Journal
Archives of
Disease in Childhood
Developmental Medicine
Child Neurology
The Journal of Child
Psychology and Psychiatry
Clinical Psychology Forum
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European Journal of Neurology
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