Lara Rust Counselling

Lara Rust Counselling

Cape Town

About

I am a Registered Counsellor, registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). My private practice is based in the Blouberg area of Cape Town.

I offer both in-person and virtual sessions to anyone within South Africa. I strive to create an environment that is a safe, welcoming space for my clients where they can freely express themselves and explore the struggles and challenges they are facing, assisting clients in finding their way back on their own unique life path, helping them move forward.

Together, in session, we explore what prevents you from being where you want to be in life, bringing self-awareness to behavioural patterns, thoughts and feelings, creating awareness of any patterns that may be blocking the way to psychological well-being, in order to heal. Together we will develop a plan to help you reach your personal goals. I believe that counselling is a collaborative process and my work is grounded in an Existential Approach, while still using an integrative approach drawing from a number of theoretical models according to the client’s needs. I also work holistically, focusing on a person’s physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being and their life experience as a means to assess and treat a client to best suit their needs.

The most rewarding aspect of the work I do is witnessing first-hand the healing and growth that my clients experience, as they integrate various aspects of self to find a renewed sense of meaning and purpose in their lives. I believe we all have the power within us to find joy and to succeed, and to thrive and be happy. Areas of Special Interest: I have a special interest in working with adolescents, adults and families that are navigating grief and loss and/or life with life-limiting illnesses such as Cystic Fibrosis or those affected by the death of a loved one or those who are living with illnesses such as cancer.

I work with individuals and their families, helping them cope with and manage the associated psycho-social challenges as well as dealing with any concerns, anxieties and fears during and post-illness as well as end of life fears. Other Areas of Interest: Additional areas of interest include, but are not limited to: personal growth and identity development, family relationship struggles, adjustments difficulties, loss and bereavement, trauma, self-esteem, bullying, stress, burnout and lifestyle management, self-development, dealing with divorce, coping and adjusting to parent’s separation, divorce or remarriage, step-family integration, sexual and domestic abuse, identity issues, relationship challenges with peers, siblings, parents and others.

I am passionate about partnering with people on their journey toward living more authentically and finding meaning and purpose in their lives.

Details

Featured Services: Counselling, Teens, Grief, Trauma, Relationships, Support Groups

HPCSA Registered: Yes

Address: Sandown Medical Centre, Cnr Wood Drive & Sandown Road, Blouberg

Takes Online Sessions: Yes

Features

Opening Time

Monday :09h00 - 17h00

Tuesday :09h00 - 17h00

Wednesday :09h00 - 17h00

Thursday :09h00 - 17h00

Friday :09h00 - 17h00

Saturday :Occassional -