About Lauren
Dr. Lauren Rutter is a counsellor who helps people manage stress and anxiety. She supports people facing trauma, depression and problems with emotional regulation.
Her work also covers issues such as sleep difficulties, relationships, self-esteem and coping with life changes. She creates a calm, open space where people can talk about what matters to them. Conversations aim to increase understanding of patterns and triggers.
From there she and the client build practical coping strategies that suit everyday life.
Background and approach
Dr Rutter has six years of professional experience and is registered with the HCPC. She uses a tailored approach rather than a single method, adapting sessions to each person’s needs and goals. Her practice commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy.
These approaches guide session structure, exercises and the development of new skills. Sessions focus on clear, workable steps. Practical tools, guided reflection and skills practice feature in most appointments.
The aim is to help people reduce distress and handle difficult moments with more confidence. She also has additional experience supporting first responders with work-related stress and related concerns. That background informs how she frames discussions about workplace pressures and recovery.
Those looking to begin with Dr Rutter are invited to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Dr Rutter commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is helpful for anxiety, low mood and sleep issues.She also uses elements of Dialectical Behavioural Therapy to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal skills when reactions feel intense. Compassion Focused Therapy is another strand she brings in, which works on reducing self-criticism and building self-kindness through gentle exercises.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and try different techniques to see what fits. Together you can adjust methods and pace so work is matched to your needs and preferences.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or when a camera is not wanted. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for short check-ins, skill practice between appointments or for people who prefer writing to speaking.
These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, to follow up on skills between sessions, and to work on problems from wherever a calmer moment is available.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- First responder issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Experience
- 6 years
- Licensed
- Languages
- English
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