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Dr. Lauren Rutter, HCPC

Credentials: HCPC
Experience: 6 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuseAnger managementDepression

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Dr. Lauren Rutter helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, depression and addiction. She also supports people facing relationship strain, grief, parenting challenges, sleep problems and career pressures.

Her work includes support for LGBT concerns, intimacy-related issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD and first responder issues. She keeps sessions straightforward and practical. She creates an open space where clients can talk about thoughts and feelings without judgement.

Together they identify what feels stuck and try different ways to cope.

Background and approach

The goal is clearer self-understanding and better day-to-day coping. Her approach is flexible rather than one-size-fits-all. Dr Rutter adapts methods to each person’s needs and preferences.

She draws on a few well-established therapeutic techniques to guide sessions and help people build practical skills. Dr Rutter has six years of professional experience and is registered with HCPC, the Health and Care Professions Council. She works with people across a range of concerns and tailors the pace and focus to individual circumstances.

Sessions can cover short-term goals such as managing panic or sleep, and longer-term aims like rebuilding confidence or coping with major life changes. People are encouraged to try different strategies in between sessions and review what helps most.

Therapeutic approaches and online options

Dr Rutter commonly uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a practical approach that looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and teaches step-by-step strategies to reduce anxiety and improve mood. She also draws on Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, which teaches emotional regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal skills for managing strong emotions.

Compassion Focused Therapy is another element she uses; it helps people develop self-kindness and reduce harsh self-criticism, which can support recovery from depression and shame-related problems. These approaches are explained in simple terms and adapted to each person’s situation.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods together and adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful. Clients are invited to give feedback and shape the focus of sessions over time.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a longer discussion is needed, phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits quicker check-ins and text messaging is useful for short updates or brief support between sessions. These options help people fit therapy around work, family and shift patterns.

What issues does this therapist support?

She helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression and addictions, plus relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping problems, parenting, self-esteem, career worries, bipolar and ADHD. First responder issues are an additional focus.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is direct and practical. Sessions aim to increase understanding and build alternative coping strategies that can be used between appointments.

How long has she been practising?

She has six years of professional experience working in the UK with a range of mental health concerns.

What credentials does she hold and where is she based?

She is registered with HCPC, the Health and Care Professions Council, and works in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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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
Registered with: HCPC
Languages: English

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Dr. Lauren Rutter, HCPC

Background and approach

Therapeutic approaches and online options

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety