Lara AKA Divine Theratrix
About the Therapist
Queer, kinky, neurodivergent therapist
Hi, I’m Lara – aka Divine Theratrix – a qualified integrative counsellor and multi-modality practitioner. My focus is on sexuality and consciously applied kink as a vehicle for exploration and self-discovery. I am a gender-queer non-binary individual and have been 'out' as a queer kinky person since my mid 20s when I first began openly exploring my sexuality and various forms of relational structures.
- Kink - BDSM
- Other
- Queer
I studied with Pauline and David Shepherd of the Victoria Counselling and Training Service in Essex, obtaining a Certificate in Counselling Skills and Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. Since 2015 I have run my own private supervised counselling practice. I regularly undertake training with bodies such as the National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioural Medicine (e.g. Advanced Master Program on the Treatment of Trauma) and Embodied Philosophy (e.g. Neuroaffective Touch: A Somatic Toolkit for Healing Emotional and Relational Trauma). The Code of Ethics I have adopted is that of The Association of Somatic and Integrative Sexologists, of which I am a professional member.
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Sex+ and kink+ former sex worker
Having worked in the sex support industry for a number of years, I specialise in issues surrounding sexuality, kink, queerness, gender, ethical non-monogamy, sex work and neurodivergence. I also provide support with:
- Resolving conflict in relationships
- Healing from trauma
- Building self-esteem
- Alleviating anxiety and depression
- Reducing work-related stress
- Changing disempowering habits
- Living with grief
Integrative counselling
I’m a qualified and experienced integrative counsellor and deep listener, able to apply interventions from different schools of psychological theory. Rather than adopting a one-size-fits-all approach, I tailor each session to a clients’ individual requirements – asking the right questions and anticipating needs to ensure you always feel seen, heard and understood. I sometimes also incorporate somatic practises and mindfulness exercises into talk sessions to increase a sense of wellness and security.
Other kinds of session
In my work as Divine Theratrix, I help people to:
- Connect to their true desires
- Get out of their head and into their body
- Access their authentic, sometimes hidden selves
- Find their sense of playfulness again
- Gain a deeper sense of self-acceptance and freedom
I facilitate meaningful experiences for people who wish to better understand their desires and gain more confidence in their emotional and sexual life. As a qualified and experienced trauma-informed therapist, I pride myself on being a safe pair of hands who can be trusted with even the most sensitive of matters.
- Attachment theory (Psychodynamic)
- Behavioural therapy
- Body psychotherapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Compassion-focused therapy
- Constellations therapy
- Consultation
- Couple therapy
- Existential
- Gestalt
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Person-Centred
- Psychodynamic (Adlerian)
- Psychodynamic (Jungian)
- Somatic sexology
- Transactional Analysis
- Walk and talk therapy
- Ace | Asexual
- BDSM | Kink
- Bi- | Pansexual
- Consensual non-monogamy
- Cross-dresser
- Gay
- Intersex
- Lesbian
- Neurodivergent
- Non-binary | Genderqueer
- Queer
- Questioning
- Survivors of attempted conversion therapy
- Trans
- One to one
- Two people
- Partially wheelchair-adapted
- Adults
- Seniors (60+)
- Young adults (16-24)
- Online
- In Person
I have a standard rate for all sessions, and then discount codes for 10% or 20% off for those who cannot afford the standard rate. Standard rate talk session: £107 with 10% off: £96.30 with 20% off: £85.60 Block of 4 talk sessions at standard rate: £420 with 10% off: £378 with 20% off: £336 Heal sessions (which may include touch) are charged at an hourly rate and can be 1-3 hours long depending on what is agreed Standard hourly rate for heal sessions: £140 with 10% off: £126 with 20% off: £112 If you are trans and cannot afford any of these rates, I may be able to offer you a further discount.
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