Lara Cusdin, Masters of Counselling, PG Dip Ed, BA Psychology
Lara is a qualified Counsellor graduating with a Master of Counselling from Massey University. Prior to that Lara has studied at postgraduate and undergraduate level and has experience in psychology, mental health, and body work. Lara is passionate about working with people within a holistic framework, supporting people in the context of mental/emotional, physical, family/community and spiritual well-being. Lara is compassionate and caring providing a non-judgemental space for people experiencing anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, emotional difficulties, life changing decisions, relationship issues, stress, family issues, health issues, emotional difficulties, and more.
Lara is a certified EMDR practitioner and uses this modality as her main practice as well as drawing on parts work, mindfulness, and trauma informed practices. Lara also has experience in supporting family/whānau with a loved one with alcohol or other drug misuse, peri-natal support, women's health, and parenting.