Who needs psychotherapy?
I believe getting help should be an ordinary event. You don’t have to have a ‘big’ problem to see a therapist, simply something you’d like to talk about: something that’s weighing on your mind which could use some expert attention.
What to expect
Our first session is a chance to explore what’s led you to consult me. I’ll listen carefully, offer initial thoughts on how I understand your situation and discuss possible ways forward.
Professional Summary
I’ve worked as a Clinical Psychologist for over 25 years, treating adults, adolescents, children, and infants in both short- and long-term psychotherapy. In my private practice, I see individuals, couples, and families.
Lauren’s Writing
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Over 25 years’ experience treating:
Adults, Adolescents, Children, Infants, Couples, and Families, in both short- and long-term psychotherapy, with
- Depression, anxiety, and burnout
- Bipolar, personality, and obsessive-compulsive disorders
- Gender identity and sexual orientation issues
- Bereavement and other traumatic life events
- Whistleblowing-associated problems
- Bullying, abuse, and work stress
- Partner, family, and other relationship problems
- Sexual difficulties
- Sleep difficulties
- Addiction and recovery
- Chronic health conditions and pain, including diabetes, HIV, cancer, fibroymyalgia
- Body image and eating disorders
- Parenting transitions, pregnancy, pre- and post-natal adjustment and depression, and adoption
- Feelings of anger and destructiveness
Experienced in working with psychiatrists, GPs, and other healthcare practitioners
Lauren Gower
Clinical Psychologist
B.Soc. Sci. (UCT), M.A. Clin Psych (Wits), PS 0027260
PR 8615551 (HPCSA)
FEES: SLIDING SCALE
Practice address:
Riviera, Johannesburg
(close to Rosebank, Killarney, Parkview, Parkwood, Sandton – easy access via M1 Highway)
Cellphone: 082 688 5957
Email: lauren.gower@live.co.za
Lauren Gower
304 Riviera Mansions
11 Main Avenue
Riviera, Johannesburg
Please get in touch to arrange an appointment.