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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.

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Lauren Gower

Clinical Psychologist
B.Soc. Sci. (UCT), M.A. Clin Psych (Wits), PS 0027260
PR 8615551 (HPCSA)

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

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