Lara

Lara Shepard, MA

Clinical Psychologist

verified by TherapyRoute

“I work with individuals and families facing emotional, behavioural, and psychological challenges, and I aim to create a supportive, collaborative space. ”

About Me

I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA, PS0154032) and the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF, PR1126628). I completed my Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology at North-West University in 2021. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults, and I believe that every individual is unique and deserves to be heard. I aim to provide a warm, comfortable, and supportive space where you can grow, explore challenges, and flourish, even when the process of therapy feels difficult.

Approach

My approach is grounded in evidence-based practice and shaped by compassion, curiosity, and respect for each person’s unique experience.
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Services

Services Offered:

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    CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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    Individual Psychotherapy

    In-depth one-on-one therapy that explores the deeper roots of a person's difficulties, often drawing on psychodynamic or psychoanalytic models.

Works With:

  • •Adolescents
  • •Adults
  • •Children
  • •Groups
  • •Individuals
  • •Under Fives

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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    Depression

    A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.

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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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    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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    Grief, Loss & Bereavement

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss, varying widely in duration and expression.

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    Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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Professional Title:

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    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.

Qualifications

Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology

Masters

North West University

Year: 2021

Registrations

Health Professions Council of South Africa

Clinical Psychologist (PS)

Registration: PS0154032

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Service Area

LS Psychology

In-person

Petervale

Johannesburg, Gauteng 2191

South Africa