A Realm for the Seekers

A Place to Understand Mental Health

Lore and Lobe

Psychotherapist • Award-Winning Neuroscience and Mental Health Author

A Realm for the Curious

A Place to Understand Neuroscience

Thank you, San Francisco Book Festival.

R. K. Compton received 5x finalist awards at the
2026 San Francisco Book Festival 🏆

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Honoured titles:

Responding to Cognitive Dissonance

The Different Types of Psychotherapy

The Psychology of ‘Fight’, ‘Flight’, and ‘Freeze’

Featured Books

Practical guides that explore psychotherapy, psychology, and neuroscience. Start learning tools you can apply    right away.

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Collage of illustrations and photographs of various animals, including birds, mammals, insects, and reptiles. The title in French: "La psychologie des états de survie: lutte, fuite et figement." The author is R. K. Compton, and the subtitle mentions exercises in neuroscience and mental health.

Psychological Practice & Coaching

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Psychotherapy provides a reflective space to explore new perspectives. I predominantly use counselling skills, ACT, and CBT.

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Wellness coaching with me is a collaborative partnership that clarifies your goals and helps you take meaningful action.

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Clinical supervision is a cornerstone of ethical and effective practice. Let's look over your client work and enhance your skills.

The Lore and Lobe Podcast

COMING AUTUMN 2026

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A podcast exploring evolutionary biology and neuroscience.

R. K. Compton, MSc. AMRSB.

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I wanted to build something that could evolve with me, serve different communities, and meet a growing curiosity about neuroscience and self-understanding. That vision became Lore and Lobe.

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