Mrs Lauren Topp Thompson

Clinical Psychologist

verified by TherapyRoute

“My ideal clients are adolescents, adults, or parents who feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or stuck, and are seeking a meaningful therapeutic relationship in which to be heard and understood. They may experience anxiety, mood or personality difficulties, emotional dysregulation, burnout, or questions around neurodiversity, body image and fertility challenges. Distress often emerges within relationships and early attachment experiences, shaping how one relates to self and others. Therapy provides a collaborative, reflective space to explore these patterns, foster emotional safety, and support more connected, authentic ways of being.”

About Me

Hi, I’m Lauren Topp Thompson, a Clinical Psychologist offering online-only psychotherapy and assessment for children, adolescents, adults, and parents. I hold an MA in Clinical Psychology from the University of Johannesburg and have clinical experience in government hospitals across KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. I have a special interest in neurodiversity, body dysmorphia, and fertility challenges, and I take a relational, psychodynamic approach to therapy. I integrate practical tools like mindfulness and emotion regulation strategies to help clients understand patterns, build resilience, and foster emotional growth. My work is collaborative, reflective, and tailored to each client’s unique needs, creating a supportive space to explore feelings, relationships, and inner experiences.

Approach

I offer a relational, psychodynamic approach that explores how early experiences and current relationships shape thoughts, emotions, and behaviour. I combine this with practical strategies, including mindfulness, emotion regulation, and coping tools, to support clients in managing anxiety, mood or personality difficulties, neurodiversity-related challenges, body dysmorphia, and fertility-related distress. My therapy is collaborative and online, providing a safe, reflective space to understand patterns, build resilience, and foster authentic growth. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and parents, tailoring interventions to each client’s unique needs and goals.

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Basic Information

Durban North, South Africa

Services

Areas of Specialization: • Neurodiversity: Assessment and support for individuals with ADHD, autism spectrum conditions, traumatic brain injury and related neurodevelopmental or neurocognitive differences. • Body Dysmorphia: Helping clients manage body image concerns and cultivate self-acceptance. • Fertility Challenges: Emotional support for individuals and couples navigating infertility, pregnancy loss, or reproductive stress. • Mood and Personality Difficulties: Anxiety, depression, emotional regulation challenges, and personality-related concerns. • Children, Adolescents, Adults & Parents: Offering tailored psychotherapy and assessment across the lifespan. • Relational & Psychodynamic Work: Exploring patterns shaped by early attachment and current relationships, integrated with practical tools such as mindfulness and coping strategies.

Services Offered:

•Child / Adolescent Therapy
•Neuro & Psychological Assessment
•Psychodynamic Therapy
•Counselling
•Individual Psychotherapy
•Online Therapy

Works With:

•Adolescents
•Adults
•Children
•Communities
•Elderly
•Individuals
•Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

•ADHD / Attention Difficulties
•Autism (ASD)
•Brain Injury
•Anxiety
•Behaviour or Conduct Issues
•Body Image
•Grief, Loss & Bereavement
•Mood Disorder
•Postnatal or Perinatal Depression
•Pregnancy & Fertility Issues

Professional Title:

•Clinical Psychologist

Qualifications

M.A. in Clinical Psychology

Residency

HPCSA Accredited University

Year: 2021

Registrations

Health Professions Council of South Africa

Clinical Psychologist (PS)

Registration: PS0158615

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Service Area

Primary Office

In-person & Online

Durban North

Durban North, KwaZulu-Natal 4051

South Africa