
Hamano Therapies
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
352 Manchester Street, Christchurch 8013
Waitlist for new clients
Let's Connect 0800 627 004 x92

Lara is a compassionate and experienced counsellor offering a safe, confidential space for individuals seeking to prioritise their well-being. Lara blends a person-centred approach with a variety of healing modalities, including somatic therapy, EFT tapping, mindfulness, creative techniques, and energy healing, ensuring a personalised path to healing for each person.
Lara is committed to providing the highest level of care and ethical practice. She is a registered counsellor for ACC sensitive claims, a member of NZAC and Reiki NZ.
Keep an eye on Hamano Therapies' website for workshops, trainings and retreats.
Lara specialises in working with a range of issues, including:
Trauma
ADHD/ASD
Anxiety & Stress
Emotional Imbalances
Mindfulness & Personal Growth
Nutrition & Wellness
Creative Healing
Start your healing journey with Lara today and experience a truly personalised approach to counselling and well-being.
Lara’s warm, empathetic approach and her use of diverse techniques, including Reiki, mindfulness, and nature therapies, allow her to guide clients on their journey of self-discovery and healing. Her focus is on creating a safe, peaceful environment where clients feel supported, understood, and empowered.
Contact Lara for a no obligation chat.
Call or Email Hamano Therapies now for a free 15 minute consultation - 0800 627 004 x92
Let's Connect 0800 627 004 x92

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $140
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Bank transfer, CashInsurance
- AIA
- Partners Life
- Southern Cross
- Sovereign Health

Hamano Therapies
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or 0800 627 004 x92
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with New Zealand Association of Counsellors Lara Turrall
- In Practice for 5 years
- Attended bacholar of Person centred counselling , Bachelor of Counselling , Graduated 2019
- Membership with New Zealand Association of Counsellors Lara Turrall/ 88639
- Certificate from Tipu Ora Houora / Mauri Ora
- Certificate from Te Wananga O Aoteatoa Bicultural Social Services
Counsellor: Lara Turrall
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Autism
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Parenting
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied
Ethnicity
Other Racial or Ethnic Background ,
Pacific Islander
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied
Ethnicity
Other Racial or Ethnic Background ,
Pacific Islander
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Culturally Sensitive
- Existential
- Expressive Arts
- Humanistic
- Jungian
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Narrative
- Person-Centred
- Sandplay
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused