psychiatry (n.)

1846, from French psychiatrie, from Medieval Latin psychiatria, literally "a healing of the soul," from Latinized form of Greek psykhē "mind" (see psyche) + iatreia "healing, care" (see -iatric).

About Attentive Psychiatry:

Attentive Psychiatry offers a holistic and supportive approach to helping people manage and understand their mental health needs.  

Mental suffering is a painful and often lonely journey. Symptoms arising from mental health crises can also be seen as expressions of valuable information that are essential to listen to and understand. By exploring the meanings of our thoughts and  feelings during a crisis an opportunity for personal growth and understanding can arise. With greater understanding of the communication from our mind and body it is possible to bring about the change necessary in order to be able to heal the past and achieve our future goals.  

Through greater understanding of underlying vulnerabilities, past trauma and in-the-moment triggers that provoke a crisis we can work together to find a way forward in recovery, meaning finding and enjoyment in every day life. 

 
“The Chinese use two brush strokes to write the word ‘crisis.’ One brush stroke stands for danger; the other for opportunity. In a crisis, be aware of the danger—but reconize the opportunity.”
— John F. Kennedy
“ In the midst of every crisis, lies great opportunity.”
— Albert Einstein

About:

Dr Stefan Lorenz is an NHS consultant in general adult psychiatry. He is proficient in assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental disorder and has been on the specialist register of the Royal College of Psychiatrists as a consultant for 5 years. Some of his other training has included psychotherapy, open dialogue, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and group psychotherapy.

Dr Lorenz has an emphasis on allowing space and time allowing people to explore their emotions and feelings in a given situation. He believes it is important for a client not to feel rushed, but to feel valued and respected. He offers a service which is client centred, giving you time regarding your choice of treatment whilst ensuring that you have all the materials and professional advice together with the most up-to-date evidence based information on medication and treatment.

He also has a strong belief in the importance of exploring personal narrative and welcomes the involvement of friends of family. This allows a coming together of multiple perspectives to any given situation. He is open minded and can work along a variety of varying approaches together with a traditional approach.