About Laurian Ward
Laurian Ward is a qualified counselling psychologist who obtained her Masters in Psychology (Counselling) (Cum laude) from the University of Pretoria in 2008. Each client in her practice is valued as an individual and therapy is tailored to their specific needs. Laurian believes that each client is on a unique path, and has the potential to live a fulfilling and meaningful life as they embrace both their inner and physical resources. A life that feels like a balancing act can be approached with new-found confidence.
Laurian has extensive experience helping teenagers, adults, couples and families manage:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Grief and bereavement
- Stress management
- Trauma
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Personal growth
- Interpersonal relationships
- Chronic illness
- Workplace wellness
- Career counselling
- Study skills
Laurian Ward is a qualified counselling psychologist who obtained her Masters in Psychology (Counselling) (Cum laude) from the University of Pretoria in 2008. Each client in her practice is valued as an individual and therapy is tailored to their specific needs. Laurian believes that each client is on a unique path, and has the potential to live a fulfilling and meaningful life as they embrace both their inner and physical resources. A life that feels like a balancing act can be approached with new-found confidence.
Laurian has extensive experience helping teenagers, adults, couples and families manage:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Grief and bereavement
- Stress management
- Trauma
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Personal growth
- Interpersonal relationships
- Chronic illness
- Workplace wellness
- Career counselling
- Study skills
Trauma
Laurian has an interest in trauma counselling and PTSD, and her counselling experience in the Trauma ICU and Trauma Ward of Charlotte Maxeke Hospital has made a significant contribution to her approach to therapy.
Chronic Pain
Laurian is also interested in the reciprocal relationship between chronic illness and mental health, which has been influenced by her work with people who have medical conditions that affect their emotional well-being, such as chronic pain.
Career Counselling and Study Skills
Laurian completed her internship at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) where she gained extensive experience working with teenagers and students, and which contributed to her interest in helping people with career counselling and study skills.
Workplace Wellness
Laurian facilitateds corporate Workplace Wellness Programmes, helping the individual employees of large companies manage the challenges of the modern workplace.
Trauma
Laurian has an interest in trauma counselling and PTSD, and her counselling experience in the Trauma ICU and Trauma Ward of Charlotte Maxeke Hospital has made a significant contribution to her approach to therapy.
Chronic Pain
Laurian is also interested in the reciprocal relationship between chronic illness and mental health, which has been influenced by her work with people who have medical conditions that affect their emotional well-being, such as chronic pain.
Career Counselling and Study Skills
Laurian completed her internship at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) where she gained extensive experience working with teenagers and students, and which contributed to her interest in helping people with career counselling and study skills.
Workplace Wellness
Laurian facilitateds corporate Workplace Wellness Programmes, helping the individual employees of large companies manage the challenges of the modern workplace.
Affiliations and Associations
Laurian is registered with the Health Professions Council and is affiliated to the Psychological Association of South Africa.
Affiliations and Associations
Laurian is registered with the Health Professions Council and is affiliated to the Psychological Association of South Africa.
Presentations and Interviews
Laurian has presented workshops that addressed depression and its impact on a person’s everyday life. The presentation was titled “Turning the tide” and was presented at a corporate as well as at the Diabetic Society of South Africa (Centurion branch).
Laurian was also interviewed for an article on mother and daughter relationships.
Verwey, C. (2014, Summer). Mama Mia. Bankmed – Bounce, 40-41.
Presentations and Interviews
Laurian has presented workshops that addressed depression and its impact on a person’s everyday life. The presentation was titled “Turning the tide” and was presented at a corporate as well as at the Diabetic Society of South Africa (Centurion branch).
Laurian was also interviewed for an article on mother and daughter relationships.
Verwey, C. (2014, Summer). Mama Mia. Bankmed – Bounce, 40-41.