BioGRAPHY
Aruna Shields is a Clinical Hypno-Psychotherapist and Meditation Expert with a background as an international lead actress.
Born and educated in England, Aruna earned a Distinction from the Guildhall School of Music & Drama and graduated from Central Saint Martins (University of the Arts London). Her foundational work in UK theatre and martial arts transitioned into a high-profile international film career—earning acclaim for lead roles across major feature films in India, France, and the UK, alongside high-fashion editorial work, including an invitation to shoot for Vogue.
Named a Google Zeitgeist Fastest Rising Star, she experienced first-hand the intense pressure, visibility, and relational complexity of global public life before transitioning into clinical psychotherapy. Today, Aruna integrates this artistic discipline and real-world performance experience directly into her practice—providing an unparalleled level of psychological understanding for clients operating under intense scrutiny.
Grounded in over ten years of private practice, Aruna integrates Psychotherapy, Hypnosis, Oxford University’s Mindfulness protocols, and Consciousness-Based Psychology. Having facilitated programs at elite Malibu recovery centers, top Los Angeles meditation studios, and pioneered virtual groups for Sidhas (advanced meditators), she specializes in supporting public figures, high performers, and gifted individuals.
Education & background
Clinical & Academic
Diploma in Hypnosis & Psychotherapy | National College of Hypnosis & Psychotherapy, London
Diploma in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) | Developed at the University of Oxford
Performance & The Arts
BA (Hons) | Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts, London
Distinction | Guildhall School of Music & Drama, London
Ancestral & Meditative
Aruna Lakkur Nagappa Srinivasa Murthy (known as Aruna Shields)
Sage from a tradition dating back to 3143 B.C.E.
TM Sidha (Highly Advanced Meditator)
