Dr Lanel Mare

Licensed Clinical Psychologists

“I am a clinical phycologist with over 13 years’ experience in working with children, parents (caregivers), adults and families, in a psychiatric institution.”

About Me

I guide children, parents, adults, and families through life's complexities, drawing on over 13 years of experience. My background in a psychiatric institution offers deep understanding of diverse mental health challenges. I provide a collaborative space for exploring concerns and making sense of difficult emotions. This comprehensive approach helps individuals and families navigate transitions. It is ideal for navigating different life stages or complex family dynamics.

Approach

Conversations move from understanding immediate concerns to gently exploring deeper patterns, held in a structured yet flexible way that feels steady and respectful. In Pretoria I offer sessions in English and Afrikaans, and I also meet online when that eases access; appointments are paced to suit developmental stage and life demands. Sessions often combine reflective exploration with concrete tools and short between-session tasks so you can test shifts safely. This way of working tends to suit people and families looking for clarity and lasting change.

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Basic Information

Pretoria, South Africa

Services

Services Offered:

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Mindfulness
The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.
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Play Therapy
A therapy for children that uses play as a natural form of communication, allowing them to express feelings and process difficult experiences.
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Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.
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Psychodynamic Therapy
A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Works With:

•All ages

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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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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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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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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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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Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

Professional Title:

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Licensed Clinical Psychologists
A psychologist licensed to independently assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions.

Qualifications

University of Pretoria

North-West University

Registrations

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

Clinical Psychologist

Service Area

Zwavelstream Clinic

In-person & Online

Zwavelpoort

Pretoria, Gauteng

South Africa