Paul Lefever

Paul Lefever is a Registered Mental Health Nurse at Harbor. He also works internationally as a case manager and coach for executives and private clients, and has more than 20 years of experience in mental health care, private client support and psychosocial work.

He works with depression, anxiety, substance misuse, psychosis, complex trauma and self-injury, and has supported adolescents as well as adults. He has worked with clients in the UK and Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and Central America.

His work is best suited to complex or sensitive situations, where discretion, sound judgement and continuity matter, and where a client needs more than standard aftercare can offer.

Professional Background & Qualifications

Paul holds a BSc in Mental Health Nursing and an ILM Level 5 Certificate in Coaching and Leadership.

He is registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a Registered Mental Health Nurse.

He is also a member of the Royal College of Nursing.

Healthcare Leadership & Experience

Most of Paul’s work takes place in the client’s own environment.

Depending on what a client needs, his role may be a single, clearly defined piece of work, such as nursing input, coaching or case management. In other cases it is more integrated, bringing together family liaison, recovery support and coordination of the wider care team.

For some clients, this has included live-in support and, where appropriate, adventure-based therapy alongside more conventional treatment.

Approach to Care

Paul describes his approach as relational and psychologically informed, and he shapes it around each individual.

He often works with people whose recovery is bound up with family dynamics, a demanding lifestyle or privacy concerns, or who are finding it hard to turn what they learned in treatment into steady day-to-day life.

He works best with adults who are open to reflective work and want a highly individualised approach.