Experience that informs your care
Dr Glenda Lattimore is a registered psychologist with more than 20 years of clinical experience, and a background in teaching and research. She works with adults on anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and relationship difficulties.
Her experience includes supporting people living with illness, including cancer, people managing pain, and those caring for others. Her research doctorate in behavioural science in medicine informs care that considers your mental health, relationships and physical health together.
Areas of support
Individual therapy for adults, including:
- Anxiety, stress and burnout
- Depression and low mood
- Trauma and adjustment after difficult experiences
- Relationship difficulties, separation and parenting pressures
- Grief, loss and life changes
- The emotional impact of illness, pain and caring for others
You can get support with a relationship whether or not your partner attends. Couples counselling is also available when joint sessions are appropriate.
- Anxiety, stress & burnout
- Relationships, parenting & separation
- Illness, pain & caring for others
- Couples counselling
Practical, evidence-based treatment
Your treatment is tailored to your goals, preferences and clinical needs. Assessment considers the physical, psychological and social factors affecting your mental health, often called a biopsychosocial approach.
Together, you and Dr Lattimore agree on a treatment plan and review your progress. Depending on your needs, sessions may draw on the following approaches.
- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and graduated exposureUnderstanding links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. Where suitable, graduated exposure involves planned, manageable steps towards situations you have been avoiding.
- Cognitive processing therapy (CPT)Working with trauma-related beliefs and their effects, where appropriate.
- Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) skillsBuilding skills for managing emotions, tolerating distress and communicating effectively.
- Supportive interpersonal counsellingWorking through emotional and relationship difficulties, with support to understand patterns and consider your choices.
- PsychoeducationUnderstanding your symptoms, responses and treatment options so you can make informed decisions about your care.
- Stress management, mindfulness and relaxationLearning practical ways to manage pressure, anxiety and difficult feelings.
- Communication and conflict resolution skillsPractising ways to express your needs, set boundaries and respond to disagreements.
- Sleep and pain management strategiesPractical psychological strategies for sleep difficulties and coping with pain, where relevant.
- Positive psychologyIdentifying strengths, values and activities that support wellbeing.
Methods are chosen to suit your assessment and goals. You can ask about the approach and change direction at any time.
Christian faith, if you want it included
Dr Lattimore can include your Christian faith in counselling and psychological treatment at your request. It is entirely optional, and people of all faiths and none are welcome. How faith can be included.
Your first appointment
- Understanding what is happening. Dr Lattimore asks about your concerns, relevant history and how they affect daily life. Some intake information may be requested beforehand.
- Your goals. Together you identify what you would like to change and the support you need.
- A plan. You discuss the recommended approach, how often to meet and how progress will be reviewed. Confidentiality, consent and any contact with your GP are explained.
For couples, the first session also explores each person's perspective and whether joint sessions are suitable. Starting couples counselling.