Lara

Mrs Lara Kruger

Licensed Clinical Psychologists

“A qualified clinical psychologist working with adults, adolescents, children and families. Special interest in pre- and postpartum women and identity work.”

About Me

I help adults, adolescents, children, and families navigate life's challenges. My work particularly supports pre- and postpartum women, guiding them through significant transitions. We can explore evolving identities together, making sense of your experiences in a safe, collaborative space. This approach helps clients understand their feelings, find clarity, and move forward with confidence.

Approach

I pace sessions to your needs—sometimes quietly reflective, sometimes focused on practical skills to steady mood and manage stress. Working online or in Cape Town, I combine conversational exploration with brief assessments when helpful to make sense of patterns across adolescence, parenting and perinatal transitions. Between sessions we set small, achievable steps and check-ins so insights translate into everyday change. This way of working suits people seeking gentle challenge and clear direction during life shifts.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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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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  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Children
  • Families
  • Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • 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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  • 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.

  • 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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  • Postnatal or Perinatal Depression

    Depression occurring during pregnancy or in the months following childbirth, affecting mood, energy, bonding with the baby, and daily functioning.

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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.

  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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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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  • 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:

  • Licensed Clinical Psychologists

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

Credentials

Registrations

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

Clinical Psychologist

Qualifications

University of the Free State

Service Areas

Oakdale Practicd

In-person & Online

Newlands

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa

Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa