About me
I am a counsellor and hypnotherapist working with private clients and for the charity Mind. I provide a compassionate and non-judgemental space where clients can explore challenges and difficulties, create positive and lasting change, or simply talk through whatever has brought them to therapy.
I am a trauma-informed therapist who works in a pluralistic way, meaning that I recognise that every person is unique and that there is no single approach that works for everyone. I tailor counselling to your individual needs, goals, and preferences, drawing from a range of therapeutic approaches to provide support that feels right for you. By working collaboratively, we can explore what is most helpful and create a therapeutic experience that supports your personal growth and wellbeing. I have experience working with an extensive range of issues and welcome all enquiries.
My therapeutic approach also incorporates my extensive experience in hypnotherapy, which I offer either alongside counselling or as a standalone therapy. Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused attention to help address a wide range of emotional, psychological, and physical symptoms and conditions, as well as supporting positive habit change.
I specialise in hypnotherapy for the following:
- Stress and anxiety
- Panic attacks
- Low mood
- Self esteem and self confidence issues
- Insomnia and sleep issues
Training, qualifications & experience
Lara Strutt is a fully trained and qualified counsellor, psychotherapist and hypnotherapist based in the Cotswolds, and is a registered and accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society and the National Hypnotherapy Society. She has worked as a counsellor for the mental health charity Mind, as well as running group meditation sessions for the charity.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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