Mrs Lauren Gower

Clinical Psychologist

“I'm an experienced psychotherapist, open to meeting each individual person. I am committed to listening with care and respect and to trying to understand each person's unique situation. The treatments I offer vary depending on what I believe might help, based on my experience and on the latest mental health research. I”

About Me

I offer a warm, open space. Here, I commit to truly listening and understanding your unique situation with care and respect. We then collaboratively explore what genuinely helps you. Drawing on my experience and the latest mental health research, our sessions are always tailored. This approach offers practical ways forward for those seeking truly personalised support.

Approach

Sessions move at a pace you set, starting with attentive listening to clarify what matters most and shaping a practical, evidence-informed plan. In my Johannesburg consulting room or via secure online sessions in English or Afrikaans, we balance focused reflection with short, achievable experiments between meetings so insights translate into everyday change. I weave assessment, clear feedback and gentle somatic attention when helpful, tightening the bridge between understanding and action. This way of working tends to suit people facing anxiety, grief, trauma, identity or relationship struggles.

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Basic Information

Johannesburg, South Africa

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

Child / Adolescent Therapy
Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.
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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.
Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.
Psychodynamic Therapy
A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Works With:

All ages
Couples
Families
Individuals
Organisations

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Grief & Loss
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Identity Issues
A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.
Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Shame
A deep, painful emotion involving the belief that one is fundamentally flawed or unworthy, which can affect self-perception and relationships.
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Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
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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.