Leonard

Mr Leonard Carr

Clinical Psychologist

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“I am a clinical psychologist in private practice. The Psychology of Shalom is an integrative approach to healing and personal growth that centres on wholeness, dignity, and free choice. It views people as shaped by their past, relationships, and circumstances, yet never defined by them. By bringing together insight from psychology, embodied awareness, and ethical reflection, this approach helps individuals move toward greater clarity, self-respect, and meaningful connection. Healing is understood not simply as reducing distress, but as restoring inner coherence, strengthening agency, and supporting people to live with integrity, compassion, and purpose.”

About Me

About Me – Professional Directory I am a clinical psychologist with decades of experience working with individuals seeking depth, clarity, and lasting change. My approach is integrative and grounded in what I describe as the Psychology of Shalom—a framework centred on wholeness, dignity, and free choice. I offer a calm, thoughtful therapeutic space where people feel safe to explore complex emotional patterns, identity questions, and long-standing difficulties without pressure or judgment. My work draws on psychodynamic and attachment-based therapy, narrative and systems thinking, personality psychology, and somatic awareness. I pay close attention not only to insight, but to how experiences live in the body and nervous system, helping clients move toward greater regulation, coherence, and inner safety. I work collaboratively and at a pace that respects each person’s readiness, supporting deep integration rather than quick fixes. I believe therapy is not about fixing what is broken, but about understanding what has been protecting you and helping you reclaim clarity, agency, and self-respect. My aim is to support people in becoming more fully themselves and living with greater responsibility, meaning, and connection.

Approach

My work is grounded in what I call the Psychology of Harmony — an integrative approach to healing that centres on wholeness, dignity, and free choice. I offer a calm, thoughtful space where you can slow down, feel understood, and begin to make sense of what has been difficult. You don’t have to perform, explain everything clearly, or rush toward answers. We take things at your pace, allowing insight and change to unfold naturally. Rather than telling you who you are or what you should do, I walk alongside you as you rediscover your own clarity, strength, and inner authority. Our work gently explores patterns, emotional struggles, and the ways you may have learned to protect yourself over time. This includes attention to both your inner world and your lived experience — thoughts, feelings, relationships, and the body — so that change is not just understood, but felt and integrated. Therapy here is not about fixing what is “broken.” It is about understanding what has been protecting you, restoring a sense of coherence and safety within yourself, and supporting you to live with greater compassion, clarity, and purpose.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

  • Medico-Legal

    The intersection of psychology and law, involving psychological assessments and expert reports for legal proceedings such as personal injury, custody, or disability claims.

  • Clinical Supervision

    Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.

  • Coaching

    A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.

  • Corporate Workshops

    Mental health and well-being workshops delivered in workplace settings, covering topics like stress management, resilience, and communication.

  • Hypnosis

    A therapeutic technique that uses guided relaxation and focused attention to access the subconscious mind and facilitate positive change.

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  • Mediation

    A structured process in which a neutral third party helps people in conflict reach a mutually acceptable agreement.

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  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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  • Family Therapy

    A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Groups
  • Individuals
  • Organisations
  • Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • ADHD / Attention Difficulties

    A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Child Behaviour

    Behavioural difficulties in children, such as tantrums, aggression, withdrawal, or defiance, that signal emotional distress or developmental needs.

  • Chronic Illness

    A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.

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  • Divorce Coping

    The emotional upheaval of separation or divorce, including grief, anger, identity disruption, and the challenge of restructuring family life.

  • Depression

    A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.

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  • Family Issues

    Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.

  • Grief, Loss & Bereavement

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss, varying widely in duration and expression.

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  • Guilt or Forgiveness

    Persistent feelings of guilt, shame, or difficulty forgiving oneself or others that weigh on emotional well-being and relationships.

Professional Title:

  • Clinical Psychologist

    An advanced mental health professional trained to assess and treat a wide range of difficulties, from anxiety and depression to trauma and complex conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

Health Professions Council Of South Africa (HPCSA); Board of Health Funders (BHF)

Clinical Psychologist

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Qualifications

University of South Africa (UNISA)

Service Areas

Life on Iris

In-person & Online

Norwood

Johannesburg, Gauteng

South Africa

Norwood, Johannesburg, South Africa