Counsellor profile
Dr. Lauren Rutter, HCPC
Counsellor - stress and trauma
See online counselling options- CBT informed
- DBT skills
- Compassion focused
About Lauren
Dr Lauren Rutter is a counsellor registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and has six years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy issues, sleep difficulties, parenting strain, self‑esteem problems, career worries, bipolar disorder, ADHD and coping with life changes. She also has an additional focus on first responder issues.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. She listens to what is happening now and helps people name patterns that make life harder. Sessions aim to build clearer ways of coping and reduce overwhelming reactions rather than rely on jargon or long explanations.
Dr Rutter draws on a mix of established therapeutic methods to guide sessions. She mainly uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy to shape in‑session work and homework tasks. That means talking through thoughts and behaviours, developing self‑regulation skills, and working on kinder ways of responding to oneself.
People can expect a collaborative style. Goals and strategies are discussed together and adjusted over time. The focus is on practical steps that can be tried between sessions to see what helps most.
Her practice is based in the United Kingdom and sessions are conducted in English. For next steps, the service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and asks new people to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online counselling
Dr Rutter mainly draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. CBT looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours link together and uses practical exercises to test new ways of thinking and acting. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression and stress.She also uses Dialectical Behavioural Therapy skills. DBT skills focus on emotion regulation, distress tolerance and improving interpersonal effectiveness. These skills help when strong emotions or impulsive reactions get in the way of daily life.
Compassion Focused Therapy is another strand she uses to soften self‑criticism and build kinder self‑talk. That can be useful for low self‑esteem, shame or ongoing self‑judgement.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, try different techniques and agree what to focus on together. This is a collaborative process and plans can change as progress is reviewed.
If you are considering remote sessions, please confirm the exact session formats before booking. The practical benefits of remote counselling include fitting sessions into a busy week, avoiding travel time and using shorter check‑ins when schedules demand it. Some formats also need less bandwidth or do not require video, which can help on noisy days or tight breaks at work.
Areas of expertise
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Also works with
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, sleep issues, parenting strain, self‑esteem, career matters, bipolar, ADHD and coping with life changes. First responder issues are also a stated additional focus.
What is her therapeutic style?
She works in a practical, collaborative way. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, building coping strategies and testing small changes between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom.
Which professional registration does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with people outside the UK?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and cost varies with location.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.